AKG D-224E Two-Way Cardioid Dynamic Microphone

The AKG D-224E is a studio-grade, two-way dynamic with a remarkably smooth, wide-range response and a very natural, condenser-like clarity, while keeping the rugged feel of a moving-coil mic. Its dual-transducer design and phase-corrected crossover also help keep off-axis tone consistent and minimise proximity effect, making it a ripper choice for vocals, drums, acoustic instruments, and broadcast-style speech.

• Type and pattern: Dynamic, two-way system, cardioid.
• Two-way design: Coaxial LF and HF transducers with a 500 Hz inductive-capacitive crossover, electroacoustically phase corrected.
• Frequency range: 20 Hz to beyond 20 kHz (filter at “0”).
• Impedance: 200 ohms nominal, recommended load ≥ 500 ohms.
• Sensitivity (1 kHz): Open circuit 0.13 mV/Mb, -77.7 dBV.
• Max SPL (0.5% THD): 128 dB SPL at 40 Hz and 1 kHz.
• Low-cut switch: 3-position low filter, adds -7 dB or -12 dB roll-off at 50 Hz (useful for speech, rumble, feedback control).
• Connector: Balanced output with 3-pin male XLR-type connector.
• Construction: Nickel-plated brass body.
• Dimensions: 194.5 mm length × 23 mm diameter