AKG D 7 S - Reviews
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2.12.2016
Excellent mic that I bought after seeing a few video reviews of it online. It came down in an Amazon deal, I made a quick decision, and I feel it paid off.The first obvious thing is that there is a nice transparency to the sound the mic picks up, it feels very natural, and if the mic is far enough away there's a moderate but limited sense of the room ambience in the sound, which makes it pretty consistent. I normally use condenser mics (Audio Technica ATM-11 and AT-2020) and a PZM, but wanted a dynamic to mic up my guitar amps, for some vocals, and also for portable recordings I make in different spaces when I'm travelling.The stated frequency response, 70hz-20khz, suits my purposes for vocals,
9.9.2017
If you can sing, this is the best mic for you. But if you are not pitch perfect, there is no room to hide. I researched mics for jazz singers and this one came up on the geek forums as being suitable for quieter gigs, say folk, accoustic etc. My background is opera and jazz, I have a strong, clear voice and this mic reproduces my voice insanely well. It also masks background sound. Promoting the singer. It really gives you the best possible chance of carrying off a song. You will instinctively hear and feel the difference between this and say the SM58. (There is no way I will sing through a muddy mike again.) For lower notes, just get your lips to it, and for more power, stay a few inches away,
4.11.2011
Like some other users here, we run strictly acoustic events where artists demand accuracy and an extremely clean, natural sound. We run everything through an Allen & Heath desk and a dual Fishman SA-220 line-array based system. We also have to work with instruments that can be challenging to mic well, and where feedback can be a real issue. On all counts the D5 satisfies. It really does have amazingly good rejection of off-axis sources, and sounds much more 'condenser-like' than a typical dynamic vocal mic. I say "vocal" mic, because although it is indeed superb for vocals, we also find it knocks the spots off several well-known and very respected instrument mics! Great on fiddle, mandolin,
12.9.2017
I've been using Shure SM58s for decades. I have also used the beta version, but when I played a set at a friend's gig who used an AKGD5 I was very pleasantly surprised at the sound. For female vocals, I think you would have to spend a lot more money to get something better than this. The mic is very clear without being cold or harsh. I tested it side by side with my SM58 several times before finally admitting that the SM58 sounded positively muddy compared to the AKG. The AKG quality is as good as the Shure, I have now been gigging with it for almost a year and it hasn't let me down. I ended up selling the Shure and will not go back unless they significantly improve their products and keep the pricing low.
6.1.2011
Running ( as I do ) an intimate, acoustic-based music night utilising a smallish, but very clean PA, an upgrade to our mics was recently suggested by our sound man, and, as usual, the SM58 was used as a kind of shorthand for " a decent quality mic ". I decided to look at alternatives and, spurred on by the reviews here, I ordered an AKG D5. It arrived yesterday, just in time for last night's gig, and brought smiles and praise from all who used it. Even when, at the end of the night, no fewer than 8 musicians took to the stage for a final sing-along, the vocals came through crisp and clear as a bell. So, I've just ordered another...which says it all, I guess ! A great mic, at a great price,
2.5.2016
As a sound engineer good microphones are the back bone of my trade, and these definitely hold their own; I have a few to compliment my Shure SM58's and Sennheiser e845's, and in cases where the aforementioned fall down the D5 picks up.Where this microphone truly shines is with vocals residing in a middle octave. It out-paces the competition, giving more clarity than the 58, without being as airy as the 845, both of which cost upwards of £20 more. With that being said, some vocalists will sound better with the competition, so always try the others too, or amass a variety of different modelsThis is a sensitive microphone, often needing less gain than others,
25.9.2019
You have the Senheiser, Shure, Rode, and more die hards, yes I'm guilty to of staying mostly with what I know, but I have tried many other mics, so where does the AKG D5 fit in, well it is very near the budget end of good vocal mics so does it sound cheap, certainly not, while it has a similar bottom end to the popular Shure SM58, but unlike many budget vocal mics, it also has a crisp upper range to, making it suitable for both male and female singers, it comes close to some of the more expensive vocal mics, but in the sub £100 range, the build quality is good, they feel rugged and would properly survive the odd drop or two, if singing is your carer,
9.2.2020
What a brilliant microphone this really is. I have several mics and I used to favour the sm58, until last night when i used this for the first time. Just brilliant! The vocals were clearer, low end wasnt muddy or boomy. Absolutely no feed back issues. For £49 this mic is incredible. The build quality alone makes this stand out from many budget priced mics. This is built better, sounds better even feels better than the sm58 at literally half the price. My advise, dont waste your time or money on the sm58, its had its day. AKG are leaps ahead of shure in my opinion and I've used shure for years. Well done AKG!!
30.10.2010
I love this mike. I have 2 already and am finding it hard not to get some more to replace all my other mikes. It is solid, looks brilliant and has an incredibly clean accurate sound. It reminds me of the Sony MD7506 earphones in that the sound quality is so neutral compared to what we are used to - it can be a little odd to start with but then it grows on you. I think this is a much better approach, start with a neural sound and then add colour, don't get the mike to pre-colour the sound and then make it near impossible to get back to neutral.
29.11.2012
You won't be disappointed with this mic. The response is very close to a condenser, very smooth, open, and very wide frequency range.But beware users of SM58's - this is a very different beast! When EQing, roll off a little top (to about 11 o'clock), and cut the low Hz. this will help reduce feedback, yet atill retain plenty of upper mid/hi Hz to sound lush! It took me a few gigs to really get used to after using nothing but '58's for years, but now I would never go back!Stick with it, trust me you will love it :-)[...]
19.3.2015
After some extensive research, I opted for the AKG D5S. I am not disappointed. For vocals it gives a clear and crisp sound across a wide range of frequency, lifting out bass, mid and high-tones and not suppressing or dampening anything, such as one can experience with more famous microphones in the same price bracket. I honestly don't believe there is any need to look further or to spend more on a top quality live mic, which could also be used in the studio unless one is really looking for a condensor
5.5.2013
So far i've been very happy with this mic. Have been using SM58's for years & took a leap of faith with this having read good reviews.Just a couple of points about it. The D5's strength is in live vocal delivery used in a band or acoustic set with great feedback rejection. I wouldn't recommend it for DJ / vocal only use as it delivers an overall flat midrange biased sound. For vocal only, i'd stick with SM58 but in all other situations the D5 seems great.
14.1.2017
For the money this is an excellent microphone. Sound quality and handling noise suppression are surprisingly good. Its two most outstanding features are its ability to deal with "plosives" (popping) and the fact that it produces an exceptionally hot signal for a dynamic microphone, meaning that your mixer gains can be moderated, which helps improve S/N ratio when you are using a lot of these kind of mics.
9.3.2017
I love this mic. I find it provides a much clearer reproduction of sound in my vocal range than the microphones provided by my studio. Their mics are old Shure SM58s that have survived several years of use but given the SM58 is a hardy microphone, I still think it's a fair test. That said, my voice is in the mid range. I have no idea how it will work in high or low ranges.
13.10.2014
Phenomenal live performance, cuts through the mix for a great vocal presence. Very low feedback and a high threshold for feedback. Idiot proof for most singers, not useful for growlers and squeakers. It is heavy but the flat top encourages you to angle your vocal delivery directly into the Mic pickup. Definitely can more than give the SM58 a retirement home referral.