AKG D5S Professional Dynamic Vocal Microphone with On/Off Switch, Black

Sounds GREAT! The sound quality is amazing. My voice sounds identical on the mic to what it sounds like in person. My audience (I use this for a radio show/podcast I do) noticed the clarity of my voice. There was definitive difference in the bass in my voice - there's a lot less on this mic that the previous one I used. This was rectifiable with my mixer board but if you want a deep resonant tone this might not be the mic for you - but if you want great clarity and sound and seemingly sturdy quality, this is a great mic. I also compared this mic with the Shure SM58 sound wise, and I preferred this mic over that one sound wise - it's not as muddy - it's clearer and that's the sound I was going for so I bought this one. It was a bonus that it costs less.

Decided on getting this D5 just to see what else is available in the market that can make a positive impact for the vocalists in the family. After using for 2 months, everybody is loving the D5 for live performances. Compared to the SM58, the D5 is a little brighter and has much lesser proximity effect. This allows the vocalist to be closer to the mic which provides more detail in the voice to cut through the music.

Very Good

I had an AKG D88 years ago, and this is basically the follow up. It's a great microphone; I'm a big fan of the supercardioid pickup pattern for vocal microphones; I can turn up the gain enough to pick up a singer up to a foot away from the mic with no risk of feedback.

This mic was a huge upgrade over my USB mic. The sound quality is unbelievable. Perfect for streaming.

I've used this microphone maybe a dozen times and it stopped putting out any signal. When it worked, I liked the sound it puts out. I also have a Sure Beta87A and this mic sounds similar, which is impressive since it is a condenser mic. The overall construction of the mic is solid and very roadworthy. Perhaps the switchless version doesn't fail as this one did. Regardless, AKG is providing me a replacement since the mic comes with a 2 year warranty. Hopefully the new one lasts.

Much better sound quality than the mic I was replacing. On off switch is convenient, comfortable to hold and sing with. It was recommend from a friend and doesn’t disappoint.

Product was broken upon arrival, had to fix wires inside mike, were pulled loose from connections, it would not operate.

I am very satisfied with the Output. The 70Hz low end Roll off helps vocalists sound better before EQuing as compared to Shure SM 58. I love both the mics but I will go with D5S because of this feature and its supreme build quality. I am also using a windcutter to omit extra pops. I am already using AKG P420 and D5s makes an amazing addition to my gears. Really loving the output.

AKG voulait changer le game avec ce micro en l'opposant aux micros chinois et aux références habituelles du marché, notamment le Shure SM 58. C'est réussit ! Un micro qui offre un bon volume de sortie, précis dans les aigues, avec un chouia de grave mais ça se corrige très facilement à l'égalisation. Une couleur très actuelle, avec beaucoup de chaleur mais sans perdre en précision et en assise dans la prise de voix. Solide, la capsule hypercardioide ne capte que ce qu'on lui présente, sans reprendre les bruits de manipulation, un défaut qu'on retrouve souvent dans les micros premiers prix, idéal en live ou pour du reportage en salon par exemple, très bon aussi pour enregistrer des podcasts qui mettent les voix en valeur sans trop retoucher au son.

AKG - what can I say. This is top shelf and nothing below. The transducer has a built-in buffer under the generous sized outer mesh cover (which also has a light wind-sock built in to it) For those unexpected pops that can destroy speakers, this has a flexible cone (think of the movement of a speaker cone as it flexes with the bass beats) and absorbs sound pops from those who "need to be heard" - while speaking into it. It is more of a high-impedance mic but does not have a switch to click into a lower impedance if needed. I am sure this is by design. I have found that keeping the master volume level down to half or slightly over is the perfect setting on a mixer. The sound produced from this model (D5S) is crystal clear and also helps to absorb annoying highs where clear treble frequencies can be lost. It is a solid build with all metal construction and the switch is soft and on-point every time (ie: no excess movement). Combine this model with a high-quality oxygen-free, lossless cable and you've got a winner. Just keep the mic at least 5 to 6 feet away from your closest speaker, otherwise you may get that terrible feedback squeel if your mic volume is turned up just a bit much. Speaking a touch louder and clear into the mic will cover the loss of volume on a mixer's microphone volume knob. Top quality and a good warranty too. Definitely purchase this for a wired mic. They sound so much better than anything I've owned by other top manufacturers. Great service from Japan too. Arrived in Canada on my doorstep in 4 days from the original order. Just don't send to a P.O box or you've got troubles in shipping. Send to a physical numbered address or use Amazon's pickup location service. But wow, way to go with this one AKG. I will be buying your products again.

Excellent Mic, I made the switch from Shure SM58 two years ago having used one at a larger gig with a hired PA company. It made my voice sound warmer, more rounded! The sound engineer had an SM58 set up for me originally, but my voice sounded a bit nasal & Honky? He changed the mic to an AKG D5 and the difference was amazing, so much so that I went out the next day & bought one. I play with a number of Bands, mainly playing drums & singing backing vocals, I found an immediate difference when we used our own PA. The only Problem was I was getting a lot of spill from the kit especially when I moved the mic away for numbers I did not sing on. So the ideal solution was to get a D5 with a switch! So far it is perfect! I'm not saying the D5 is a better mic than the SM58, I am saying that the D5 is a better mic for me, it is more suited to my voice. If you are looking for a mic then definitely check out the AKG D5! The D5S is exactly the same but with a switch. They are a little harder to find, so when I saw one on-line I didn't hesitate I ordered it straight away from Amazon, it arrived 2 days later. Excellent service from Amazon as per usual. Great Price (a lot cheaper than the SM58)! Excellent Mic!!! PS Since I made the change to the D5, 2 other members of the Band have done the same thing, we are all very happy with the D5(s)!

配送が早く、写真通りの品物でした。とても良いです。