AKG D 880 Emotion Dynamic

From the Emotion microphone series, the D 880 is a supercardioid dynamic microphone. It has been designed specifically as a vocal microphone for rough onstage use. The wide frequency response of the D 880 slightly favours the mid-frequency and treble regions to ensure good intelligibility of speech. The term "supercardioid polar response" means that the D 880 is most sensitive to sound arriving from in front of it, less sensitive to sound arriving from the sides and rear. This pickup pattern is virtually the same for all frequencies or, in other words, from the lowest to the highest notes ("frequency independent"). A shock absorbing inner grille protects the transducer from damage. The strong die cast housing and the wire-mesh outer grille provide additional protection for the transducer system. The outer steel wire mesh grille and a layer of a special fabric form a very effective windscreen against pop and breath noise and sibilance. The D 880 features a standard 3-pin male gold plated XLR connector for optimum electrical contact. You can connect the microphone either to a balanced or an unbalanced microphone input.

• Frequency response tailored to vocal miking
• Built-in windscreen/pop filter for effective suppression of pop and breath noise
• Doubleflex™ f transducer shock mount reduces handling and cable noise
• Frequency-independent cardioid polar response for high gain before feedback
• New Varimotion™ diaphragm technology for brilliant sound

A digital copy of the manual is available here.