AKG D40

Professional Dynamic Instrument Microphone

The D40 professional instrumental microphone with its solid all-metal body will stand up to the hardships of night-after-night onstage use with a smile. Its patented Varimotion diaphragm uses a unique laminated material to damp high resonance peaks, leading to a quantum leap in audio performance. The transducer is protected by a sturdy wire-mesh cap and can take extremely high sound pressure levels with ease. An integrated stand adapter in combination with the included H440 mounting bracket makes the D40 a highly versatile tool for use on drums, percussion, wind instruments and guitar amps.

Features

• Dual-thickness Varimotion diaphragm
• Highest sound pressure levels up to 156dB
• Cardioid polar pattern
• Rugged wire-mesh cap and sturdy die-cast metal body
• Integrated stand adapter and external bracket

Specifications

• Type: Dynamic pressure gradient microphone
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Audio frequency bandwidth: 50 - 20000 Hz
• Sensitivity at 1000 Hz: 2.5 mV/Pa (–52 dBV re 1 V/Pa)
• Equivalent noise level: 18 dB(A) (IEC 60268-4)
• Max. SPL for 1 % / 3 % THD: 147 dB SPL / 156 dB SPL
• Electrical impedance at 1000 Hz: ≥ 600 Ohms
• Recommended load impedance: ≥ 2000 Ohms

Design

• Body: metal
• Finish: dark stage blue

Audio Output

• Type: Balanced XLR
• Gender: Male
• Contacts: 3-pin

Application

• Live Instrument: Yes

Instrument

• Drums / Percussion: Yes
• Guitar Amps / Bass Amps: Yes