D 870 Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone
The new AKG D 870 combines all the essential features needed in a live sound microphone. It's features, performance and classy packaging offer an incredible value for performers, whether on tour, in night clubs or in houses of worship.
The D 870 is built in Vienna, Austria and you can feel its European quality just by picking up the microphone. The D 870 is painted in a velvety soft-touch paint that is comfortable and secure to hold. The chassis and grille are finished in matte black that is unobtrusive and doesn't detract from the singer or performance.
The D 870's capsule uses AKG's patented VarimotionTM design featuring a diaphragm of varying thickness that allows precise response shaping for high performance and extreme consistency. The sound quality is very smooth with a well-chosen presence peak that brings voices forward in the mix and increases intelligibility. The capsule's neodymium magnet delivers higher output than a standard dynamic microphone, so less gain is needed, improving dynamic range and lowering noise. It's supercardioid pickup pattern also delivers higher gain-before feedback than normal cardioid designs.
The D 870's DoubleflexTM elastic suspension system lowers handling noise significantly; the spring steel grille screen with an integrated windscreen delivers reliable control of pops, and easily handles the rigors of on-stage use. The D 870 comes complete with a nylon gig bag and a stand clamp so it's ready to be used right out of the box. As a further testament to the D 870's performance and quality, it's backed by a two-year parts and labor warranty from AKG.