AKG Acoustics D3800M specifications Description, Specifications, Features

D3800M/ D 3800MS

EMOTION TriPower Series Dynamic Cardioid Microphone

Description

The AKG Model D 3800M is a rugged dynamic supercardioid microphone intended for on-stage vocal pickup. The microphone utilizes AKG's patented VariMotion system that allows the response of the transducer to be tweaked during its molding process and features a diaphragm of varying thickness. Its polar pattern is uniform with frequency, and response has been tailored at mid and high frequencies to deliver improved speech intelligibility.

The microphone capsule is shock-mounted using AKG's Double-flex shock mount system and is protected by an easily-removable wire mesh grille. The D 3800M also incorporates a humbucking coil to minimize noise from electrical interference. The D 3800M has a modular output which allows the microphone to be used with a standard non-switched or with a silent on-off switch (D 3800MS) with 3-pin XLR-type output or with the AKG TM 40 module to create a wireless microphone compatible with WMS 40 series receivers. The D 3800M's smooth triangular shape and soft-touch paint finish makes it secure and comfortable to hold. The lightweight body is die-cast zinc alloy and has a black matte finish for minimum reflection and glare.

Specifications

Transducer type:	Dynamic pressure gradient
Frequency response:	50 - 20 kHz
Polar pattern:	Supercardioid
Impedance:	600 ohms
Recommended
load impedance:	>2000 ohms
Equivalent noise level:	18 dB (A) to DIN 45412

Features

•Response tailored for on-stage vocal and instrument pickup

Output connector:	XLR-M
Sensitivity:	2.5 mV/Pa; -52 dB (re 1 V/Pa)
Sound pressure level for 1% (3%) THD:
	147 dB SPL (156 dB SPL)
Environmental operation:
Temperature:	-10°C to +65°C
Maximum relative
humidity at +20°C:	90%
Size:	Maximum diameter: 2.0 in. (50 mm)
	7.3 in. length (186 mm)
Net weight:	10.4 oz. (290 g)
Shipping weight:	2.1 lbs. (970 g)
Accessories included:	Sound tools case, SA 61 stand adapter
Optional accessories:	W 23 foam windscreen

•Accurate supercardioid pattern for added immunity to feedback

•VariMotion technology delivers incredibly consistent performance

•High sensitivity (2.8 mV/Pa) resulting from use of high-energy neodymium-iron-boron magnet

•Interchangeable "M" connector module for switched (D 3800MS) or wireless operation

•Light-weight die cast metal body with black matte finish

•Removable/replaceable grille assembly for easy cleaning