D40

The AKG D40 is a professional dynamic instrument microphone designed for drums, percussion, guitar amplifiers, and wind instruments. Featuring AKG's patented Varimotion™ diaphragm and a rugged all-metal construction, it delivers powerful, detailed sound while handling extremely high sound pressure levels. Its integrated stand adapter and included mounting bracket make it a versatile choice for both live sound and studio recording.

From The Manufacturer

The D40 professional instrument microphone with its solid all-metal body is built to withstand the demands of night-after-night stage use. Its patented Varimotion™ diaphragm uses a unique laminated material to damp high resonance peaks, delivering exceptional audio performance. The integrated stand adapter, together with the included H440 mounting bracket, makes the D40 ideal for drums, percussion, wind instruments, and guitar amplifiers.

Key Features

• Dynamic pressure-gradient microphone

• Patented Varimotion™ diaphragm

• Cardioid polar pattern

• Handles SPL up to 156 dB

• Rugged die-cast metal body

• Integrated stand adapter

• Includes H440 mounting bracket

• Excellent off-axis rejection

• Ideal for drums, percussion, guitar amps, and brass instruments

• Professional stage and studio performance

Specifications

• Product Type: Dynamic Instrument Microphone

• Transducer Type: Dynamic Pressure Gradient

• Polar Pattern: Cardioid

• Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 20 kHz

• Sensitivity: 2.5 mV/Pa (-52 dBV)

• Maximum SPL: 147 dB (1% THD), 156 dB (3% THD)

• Impedance: 600 Ω

• Recommended Load Impedance: ≥2,000 Ω

• Connector: 3-pin XLR Male

• Body Material: Die-cast Metal

Included

• AKG D40 Microphone

• H440 Mounting Bracket

• Microphone Bag

• User Documentation

Applications

• Drum kits

• Snare drums

• Toms

• Percussion

• Guitar amplifiers

• Brass and woodwind instruments

• Live sound

• Studio recording

Included Accessories

• H440 mounting bracket

• Microphone bag

• User documentation

Accessories (Not Included)

• XLR microphone cable

• Microphone stand

• Shock mount

• Flight case

Size

• Length: 104 mm

• Height: 79 mm

• Diameter: 44 mm

Weight

• 245 g

Electrical/Thermal

• Dynamic moving-coil transducer

• No external power required

• Passive microphone design