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AKG D5 mic £99

AKG claim 'feedback is dead' with their new mic. Music Radar checks the squeals and squawks.

Future Music, Mon 3 Mar, 1:51 pm UTC

AKG's new C5 and D5 (standing) microphones.

Manufacturer's description

The D 5 stands for a crisp sound that cuts through every mix. AKG have made the first microphone diaphragm ever whose thickness varies across its diameter. The 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. The dual shock mount eliminates any kind of mechanical noise for trouble-free live use. The audience will hear nothing but the pristine sound of your voice!

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MusicRadar rating

4.5 of 5

Pros

Good quality and response. Good price.

Cons

Handling can be a little bit noisy.

The bottom line

Quality build and performance from the microphone giants that will flatter a wide range of voices.

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