AKG Acoustics Micing manual Microphones we Recommend, D440 D550, D660S, D880/D880S, D770

The Microphones we Recommend:

We will show you the basic response curves and directional data for the microphones recommended in this White Paper. They have all earned their merits in studios throughout the world. Good drumming and good micing!

D440	D550
Frequency Range: 60Hz to 20kHz	Frequency Range: 20Hz to 20kHz
Polar Pattern: Cardioid	Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Sensitivity: 2.5mV/Pa (–52dBV re 1V/Pa)	Sensitivity: 2.5mV/Pa (–52dBV re 1V/Pa)
Equivalent Noise Level: 18dB-A (DIN45412)	Equivalent Noise Level: 18dB-A (DIN45412)
Electrical impedance: ≤ 600Ω	Electrical impedance: ≤ 600Ω
Recommended load impedance: ≥ 2,000Ω	Recommended load impedance: ≥ 2,000Ω
Maximum SPL for 1% THD: 147dB SPL	Maximum SPL for 1% THD: 147dB SPL
Size: 3.35x4.09x1.81 in. (85x104x46mm)	Size: 4.76x4.09x1.81 in. (121x104x46mm)
Net Weight: 5.2 oz. (148g)	Net Weight: 7.2 oz. (203g)

D660S

Frequency Range: 70Hz to 20kHz

Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid

Sensitivity: 2.0mV/Pa (–54dBV)

Equivalent Noise Level: 20dB-A (DIN45412)

Electrical impedance: ≤ 500Ω

Recommended load impedance: ≥ 1,200Ω

Maximum SPL for 1% THD: 140dB SPL

Size: 7.13x1.97 in. (181x50mm)

Net Weight: 8.5 oz. (240g)

D880/D880S

Frequency response: 60 to 20 kHz (20 to 20 kHz @ 1 cm)

Polar pattern: Supercardioid

Sensitivity: 2.5 mV/Pa: (-52 dB re 1 V/Pa)

Equivalent Noise Level: 22dB-A (DIN45412)

Electrical Impedance: ≤ 600Ω

Recommended load impedance: ≥ 2000 Ω

Output connector: 3-pin male XLR

Maximum SPL for 1% THD: 147dB SPL

Size: 7.13x1.97 in. (181x50mm)

Net weight: D880: 10.4 oz (295g)

D880S: 10.5 oz. (298g)

D770

Frequency Range: 60Hz to 20kHz

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Sensitivity: 1.8mV/Pa (–75dBV)

Equivalent Noise Level: 22dB-A (DIN45412)

Electrical impedance: ≤ 600Ω

Recommended load impedance: ≥ 2,000Ω

Maximum SPL for 1% THD: 147dB SPL

Size: 7.13x1.97 in. (181x50mm)

Net Weight: 10.4 oz. (295g)

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