AKG D 19 C Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
AKG D 19 C Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
Condition: In good condition with minor cosmetic wear.
Photos shown are of the product on hand.
Ref: 34956
Serviced, repaired if needed, and tested by our techs
3 months electrical, 6 months structural warranty
On used gear, excluding misuse, neglect, unreasonable wear and service items like strings. On top of your rights under consumer law.
Afterpay available on this one
Interest-free layby in store (20% deposit, up to 3 months) · Afterpay up to A$4,000, in store and online · Zip above A$4,000
7-day change-of-mind returns
From the day you receive it. A 20% restocking fee applies, and you pay return postage. Not for strings or mouth-played items. Faulty? No fee, and we pay postage. Returns policy
Pickup available at 16 Chrome Street
Usually ready in 2 hours
See it in person first? Ask to try it at the shop. Quote Ref: 34956.
Overview
The D19 was a cardioid dynamic microphone manufactured by AKG in the 1960s. It is famous today for its use at Abbey Road studios during numerous Beatles recording sessions, most notably as a drum overhead mic for Ringo Starr.
Specs
- Transducer Type: Dynamic (moving coil)
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid (unidirectional, becomes more directional at low frequencies)
- Frequency Response: 30 Hz – 16,000 Hz (flat from 70 Hz–1500 Hz with a +4 dB presence peak from 3 kHz–10 kHz)
- Output Impedance: 200 Ohms (also manufactured in a 60-ohm variant)
- Bass Attenuator: Continuous mechanical high-pass filter (0 to -10 dB at 50 Hz, adjusted via a ring on the mic neck)
- Physical & Connection Details
- Connector: 3-pin locking DIN / small Tuchel connector
- Length: 152 mm
- Diameter/Width: 38 mm
- Weight: Approx. 200 grams
- Serial number: 173556
Condition & Warranty
Tested and under warranty. Every preloved item is serviced, repaired if needed, and tested by our techs before it goes on sale. Used gear comes with our warranty: 3 months for electrical faults and 6 months for structural faults. It excludes misuse, neglect, unreasonable wear and service items such as strings and batteries. It's on top of your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
7-day change-of-mind returns. From the day you receive it, on new and preloved gear. It must come back as you received it. A 20% restocking fee applies, and you pay return postage. Not for strings or anything played with the mouth. If it's faulty, the fee never applies, your Australian Consumer Law rights apply, and we pay return postage. Returns policy
Shipping. Free standard shipping Australia-wide on orders over $199 and under 5kg, with an express option at checkout for most items. Guitars over A$2,000 ship free by courier to Qld, NSW, Vic, ACT and Tas, and half price to SA, WA and NT. Preloved items usually ship the same day or within 72 hours.
