D40 : Balanced guitar sound

4 years ago

I've had this mic for two years and I'm very happy. Today I did a proper test with different mic's in different positions, relative to the cone of the speaker. I was surprised how good it sounded on its own.

Until now I used a Behringer C1 together with the D40 but now I know the D40 sounds better than the C1. The recordings have more clarity. It has more than enough bass, even while recording an 8 inch Jensen C8R. The best position for me is a finger away from the grill and the edge if the cone in the middle of the mic.

Image AKG D40

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by AKG
  • Released in 2008
  • Average price : $101
  • Weight : 245g
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