AKG D5 Vocal Dynamic Microphone

Product Quality:Very GoodBest Feature:Tone ClarityPerformance:GoodThe product is nice, and the quality is very good. Sobrang ganda ng vocals, ideal sa gigs. The downside is that may missing item, nawala yung lalagyan ng mic but the customer service of the shop is very excellent in handling problems, kudos Want JP!

Best mic at that price range.

I've used a lot of different mics. SM58s are just too muddy for me. I tried the Sennheiser e835, and it was great with just me, but if someone else had a 58 they had to jack the highs up on the board and it would my the 835 feedback at high frequencies. I switched the OM2, and it was good, but the pickup pattern was a little too loose so and I would get feedback. I switched to the D5 and it sounds great, and the pickup pattern is tight enough to avoid feedback without being so tight that I have to be dead in the same spot to get my voice. There is still no side address on the mic. I am rough on gear. I put this D5 in it's bag with an SM58 as a backup because the SM58 is the "toughest tried and true mic there is." Every time someone would forget their mic I would let ... MoreI've used a lot of different mics. SM58s are just too muddy for me. I tried the Sennheiser e835, and it was great with just me, but if someone else had a 58 they had to jack the highs up on the board and it would my the 835 feedback at high frequencies. I switched the OM2, and it was good, but the pickup pattern was a little too loose so and I would get feedback. I switched to the D5 and it sounds great, and the pickup pattern is tight enough to avoid feedback without being so tight that I have to be dead in the same spot to get my voice. There is still no side address on the mic. I am rough on gear. I put this D5 in it's bag with an SM58 as a backup because the SM58 is the "toughest tried and true mic there is." Every time someone would forget their mic I would let them borrow my 58. Twice at a show my 58 would not work. The capsule would have broken loose from the housing and the two wires attached to is would have snapped. This is of course my fault for how I throw the mic back in a case with other stuff then driver all over the place. So now 6 years of using he AKG D5 and it starts rattling. I have no backup because I didn't buy another SM58 last time it broke. The capsule is snapped in half, but the wires are still connected. So today I glued it back together and will use it for the weekend to get up enough money to buy another AKG D5 this weekend.

Clear sound, good feedback resistance

I've had this and gigged with it for a few years. It has a very clear, natural sound that I think has a bit more air and presence to it than many, including SM58. For some that may not be to their liking, but I think it keeps vox from being muddy. Good feedback resistance. I would recommend.

Excellent mic that's been flying under the radar

I have some very good mics...e945, OM7, PR22, ATM 10 condenser, and an older SM58 that fits my voice, but have read so many positive D5 reviews, I had to try it. First, let me say that I do acoustic music and am currently in an Irish/Celtic trio. My voice is in the range of Jackson Browne...high alto and not at all bassy. When I first set up the D5 with the sound system using two JBL MR825 mains (15" with adjustable horn attenuation), I was taken aback by the clarity and overall balance for my voice without much tweaking. A bit of rollback on the mids and bass got it dialed in. After hours of comparing, this mic is right there with the e945 with a slightly different sound 'personality' that I like, and is better than the PR22 and the older SM58. The OM7 is still in ... MoreI have some very good mics...e945, OM7, PR22, ATM 10 condenser, and an older SM58 that fits my voice, but have read so many positive D5 reviews, I had to try it. First, let me say that I do acoustic music and am currently in an Irish/Celtic trio. My voice is in the range of Jackson Browne...high alto and not at all bassy. When I first set up the D5 with the sound system using two JBL MR825 mains (15" with adjustable horn attenuation), I was taken aback by the clarity and overall balance for my voice without much tweaking. A bit of rollback on the mids and bass got it dialed in. After hours of comparing, this mic is right there with the e945 with a slightly different sound 'personality' that I like, and is better than the PR22 and the older SM58. The OM7 is still in a sound league of its own (very smooth), but being low impedance, requires a lot more gain than my other mics, sometimes maxing out the gain on my system depending on the venue, in which case I switch to the e945. The OM7 is also hypercardioid which requires me to literally eat the mic, but it's a wonderful mic for many venues. Now i have another excellent mic with the great clarity and sound quality I look for, good SPL, gain, and gain before feedback. This is truly an excellent buy and as I said in the title, an excellent mic that's been flying under the radar and beginning to be noticed for its sound quality and value.

Professional Quality

Overall:This mic blows my Shure SM58 and my Sennheiser out of the water. Not even close. AKG for me brother. Sounds better and is much more attractive. I don't even use a wind screen with it. Final verdict, WOW. For the price, unbeatable at any price.

Review of AKG D5 Stage Vocal Dynamic Microphone

This is the second one of these I have bought. The first has been my vocal mic for bv’s for the last 4 years so has a huge number of gigs under its belt. It sounds good, suits my voice a little better than my sm58, and has good feedback rejection. Great value and recommended

Something not right …

Saw hundreds of reviews and was quiet excited to get this one. Tried it once and the sound was poor , with no power and needed to make a huge effort for the voice to be over the tracks. ( changed to my shure sh55 after the break and it was a huge quality difference )Tried to return to the shop or exchange and they refused it. 3rd time I purchase in this shop in a month and all of the purchases came with something wrong ( item or delivery (weeks late when I paid for next day delivery )So after this bad experience . Won’t spend another penny on pmt

WOW!!!

So I purchased this because my SM58, the gold standard mike, wasn't cutting through the mix at rehearsal. I just figured for live performance, a SM57 or 58 was the top of the peg and that I would need to work with EQ units or a Sonic Maximizer to get the vocals to cut through. After numerous rehearsals trying to fix the problem, of the vocals cutting through, I finally started to investigate microphones. Again, I was using one of the top industry standard microphones live. I know for recording there are so many options, but you are in a controlled environment, but live your options are more limited, especially when you take in to effect changes in venues. I read up on microphones and started to read the reviews on MF. I stumbled across the AKG D5. Now I've always ... MoreSo I purchased this because my SM58, the gold standard mike, wasn't cutting through the mix at rehearsal. I just figured for live performance, a SM57 or 58 was the top of the peg and that I would need to work with EQ units or a Sonic Maximizer to get the vocals to cut through. After numerous rehearsals trying to fix the problem, of the vocals cutting through, I finally started to investigate microphones. Again, I was using one of the top industry standard microphones live. I know for recording there are so many options, but you are in a controlled environment, but live your options are more limited, especially when you take in to effect changes in venues. I read up on microphones and started to read the reviews on MF. I stumbled across the AKG D5. Now I've always been a fan of AKG microphones and the C414 is my favorite mike for lead vocals in studio. So when I read the reviews of the D5, I figured why not try it and see. All I can say is WOW!!! To say the difference was dramatic is an understatement. Not only did the highs cut through with clarity and punch, but so did the lows and I was able to push the volume without feedback. I had the D5 at levels way higher than a SM58 and not only did the vocals cut through the mix like a hot knife through butter, but no feedback. I read how the pins on the mike may be a problem and it may not be as durable as other microphones. I can't speak to that as I've only had the mike for a short period of time. All I can say is this is flat out the best live vocal mike I have ever heard in its price range and anyone who is having a problem with vocals cutting through a live band mix should at least try it. Not only was I totally blown away, which is not an easy thing for me as I am a total gear nut, but everyone else in the band noticed the difference immediately. Again, all I can say is WOW!!!

[Rewarded Review] Crystal clear reproduction. AKG is the best.

Probably the best mic I have used in over 50 years of performing and I have used Shure, Sennheiser, Carvin, Audio Technica, etc. I have used AKG in the past and would definitely recommend them. The clarity is unsurpassed. The low end is so mellow and the mids and highs really put you out front. This mic can also be used without a wind screen. They take abuse and keep on ticking. Well made and can't beat the design. For the money, can't be topped. No cons here. This is my go to mic because I know it will be my friend. The rest of them came stay in my bag. B&H is the best to do business with. This mic was delivered in less than two days using regular delivery. Unbelievable service. If you want it fast, go B&H. Better hope your order is what you want because it will be ... MoreProbably the best mic I have used in over 50 years of performing and I have used Shure, Sennheiser, Carvin, Audio Technica, etc. I have used AKG in the past and would definitely recommend them. The clarity is unsurpassed. The low end is so mellow and the mids and highs really put you out front. This mic can also be used without a wind screen. They take abuse and keep on ticking. Well made and can't beat the design. For the money, can't be topped. No cons here. This is my go to mic because I know it will be my friend. The rest of them came stay in my bag. B&H is the best to do business with. This mic was delivered in less than two days using regular delivery. Unbelievable service. If you want it fast, go B&H. Better hope your order is what you want because it will be at your door before you get off the phone.