Re: [Harp-L] AKG D5?

["Alexander Savelyev" <Alexander.Savelyev@xxxxxxxx>]

Hi Boris, 

haven't talked to you for ages, how are things going? you can write me off line.

as for the mic, I've tried this one and if it's better on vox, I still found that the 800s was better for the harp - acoustic playing. Though 880 has been discountinued you still can find it especially in your part of the world. 

They both are super/hyper cardoid. The diaphragm of the D800 has the same technology applied - Varimotion. I like the d800 better because of the round form of the cartrige part than somewhat cylindri/cone shaped one - feels better in hand. But I'm sure D5 will be as good as D800, I just like D800 better. 

You can check the frequesncy curves of both mics here: 

D880 - dowload the manual in PDF - in the righthand desription block
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/AKG-D-880-M-Supercardioid-Dynamic-Microphone-with-TM40-Wireless-Option?sku=271246 

D5 - choose "graph" in picture option
http://www.zzounds.com/item--AKGD5 


D 880 has a bit more extended low frequences range. 

It depends on application of the mic - heldheld, on a mic stand, etc. And your purpose - do you plan to combine vox and harp playing? Is is for pure acoustic sound, or you're gonna use some effects, etc. As long as they are super/hyper cardoid it's better to use them hendheld. 

Yes, and it's always better to pic the mic without the switch. You can always have one on the connector - i.e Neutrick NC3FX-S
http://www.redco.com/shopexd.asp?id=128


Audix Fireball is very good as well. 

As always, your ears are the best judge


Drop me a few lines off line. 

Best, 

Alex




>>> Boris Plotnikov <ploboris@xxxxxxxxx> 11.03.2008 7:14:05 >>>
Hi!

Have anyone try AKG D5, presented by manufacturer as antifeedback mic?
links: http://www.feedbackisdead.com/, http://www.akg.com/site/products/powerslave,id,980,pid,980,nodeid,2,_language,EN.html 

"The D 5 dynamic vocal microphone for lead and backing vocals delivers
a powerful sound even on the noisiest stage. Its supercardioid polar
pattern ensures maximum gain before feedback (for more details, visit
www.feedbackisdead.com). The D 5 stands for a crisp sound that cuts
through every mix.    AKG made the first microphone diaphragm ever
whose thickness varies across its diameter. The new Laminated
Varimotion diaphragm deep-drawing process allows the diaphragm itself
to be fine-tuned with no extra tuning resonators, leading to a quantum
leap in audio performance."


Does anyone compare it with Fireball? I want to buy extra mic, that fit
harmonica much better, than mine Sennheiser e835 (relatively good,
better than SM57 and SM58 for my taste), but still not ideal.

--
Boris Plotnikov
http://myspace.com/harmonicaboris 

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