"A rugged, versatile dynamic vocal mic": The AKG D7 in Performing Musician Magazine

AKG’s new reference dynamic microphone delivers high end performance and noble sound in every studio and on every stage. The D7 creates that subtle and opened sound in all frequency ranges condenser mics are famous for, but it also has the powerful resonance of a dynamic microphone.

“Before hooking up the mic to a PA system, I checked it by doing some voice recording in the studio, just to see what its real tonality and susceptibility to popping was like. I was recorded flat with no additional low-cut filters and managed a pretty natural sound with an open, but not aggressive high end and a surprisingly good resistance to popping. The sound warms up if you get right on the mic grille, due to the proximity effect, but not excessively so. Predictably, the high end wasn’t as ‘airy’ as with a capacitor model, but for a dynamic mic it actually performed rather well, so I was keen to try it in a live situation”.

“We often have problems with getting adequate level without feedback, and when we use a system with subs, popping is sometimes a significant issue with our existing mics. Fortunately, the D7 behaved well in both respects, delivering an adequate level of clear and well-balanced sound with no significant popping problems. If used hand-held, the handling noise is also adequately low…We’ll definitely be buying this one for the band!”

To read the full review, pick up the April Issue of Performing Musician Magazine (Issue 19). The AKG D7 is available now at £199 RRP.