AKG Announces The D4 Stage Microphone

Bringing the highest quality of audio performance to live musicians, AKG today announced the new D 4 stage microphone launching at Winter NAMM 2008. Providing outstanding sound quality and durability on drums, percussion instruments, wind instruments and guitar amps, the new D 4 dynamic microphone's rugged all-metal body easily withstands the rigors of active, on stage live performance.

Featuring AKG's patented Varimotion diaphragm technology, the D 4 is capable of being fine-tuned with no extra tuning resonators. With custom built capsule mounting, a spring steel wire-mesh grill and an all-metal body, the D 4 is a durable and reliable microphone solution for the active demands of live musicians. Additionally, the highly versatile D 4 comes equipped with an integrated stand adapter as well as a mounting bracket, making the unit easily adaptable for almost any instrument including drums, percussion, wind instruments and guitar amps.

Offering the latest advancements in microphone diaphragm technology, combined with a sturdy physical design, the D 4 stage microphone was designed with the live musician in mind," explained Thomas Umbauer, Product Manager, AKG Acoustics. "The capsule is positioned right under the wire-mesh grill for the ultimate sound pressure levels and the rugged all-metal body provides the necessary durability required of on stage equipment."