AKG D40 Instrument Dynamic Microphone

Withstand tough day-by-day stage use For easy mounting on drums and mic stands Provides crisp, powerful sound in all frequency ranges For extreme situations without any distortion For trouble-free use in narrow stage environments The D40 professional instrumental microphone with its solid all-metal body will stand up to the hardships of night-after-night onstage use with a smile. Its patented Varimotion diaphragm uses a unique laminated material to damp high resonance peaks, leading to a quantum leap in audio performance. The transducer is protected by a sturdy wire-mesh cap and can take extremely high sound pressure levels with ease. An integrated stand adapter in combination with the included H440 mounting bracket makes the D40 a highly versatile tool for use on drums, percussion, wind instruments and guitar amps. General Specifications Type Dynamic pressure gradient microphone Polar Pattern Cardioid Audio frequency bandwidth 50 - 20000 Hz Sensitivity at 1000 Hz 2.5 mV/Pa (–52 dBV re 1 V/Pa) Equivalent noise level 18 dB(A) (IEC 60268-4) Max. SPL for 1 % / 3 % THD 147 dB SPL / 156 dB SPL Electrical impedance at 1000 Hz ≥ 600 Ohms Recommended load impedance ≥ 2000 Ohms Dimensions Length 104 mm Height 79 mm Diameter 44 mm Net Weight 245 g Design Body metal Finish dark stage blue Audio Output Type Balanced XLR Gender Male Contacts 3-pin Application Live Instrument Yes Instrument Drums / Percussion Yes Guitar Amps / Bass Amps Yes