AKG Acoustics D230 User Manual

D 230

Dynamic Microphone

Description

The AKG Model D 230 is a rugged dynamic microphone
intended for general use in electronic news gathering (ENG)
activities in radio and television. Its response has been
tailored for maximum intelligibility of close-in speech, and its
omnidirectional pattern is immune to proximity effects. The
microphone has an integral windscreen and has been
designed for very low handling noise. An internal hum
compensation coil allows microphone use in environments
where AC hum fields may be significant. The light-weight
body is die cast metal and has a dark matte finish for
minimum reflection or glare on television. The extra length
shaft facilitates station flag placement.

Features

• Response tailored for close-in
speech requirements for electronic
news gathering (ENG)

• Omnidirectional pattern, with
integral wind screen and very low
handling noise

• High sensitivity (2.5 mV/Pa)

• Light-weight die cast metal body
with dark matte finish

• Hum compensation coil

Specifications

Transducer type: Dynamic

Frequency response: 40 - 20 kHz

(see family of response curves)

Polar pattern: Omnidirectional

Impedance (at 1 kHz): 320 ohms

Recommended load impedance: greater than 1000 ohms

Output connector: XLR-M

Sensitivity: 2.5 mV/Pa; -52 dB (re 1 V/Pa)

Size: Maximum diameter: 2 in. (50 mm)

8.5 in. length (218 mm)

Net weight: 8 oz. (225 g)

Shipping weight: 1.9 lb. (840 g)

Accessory included: SA 44 Stand adapter

Optional accessories: SA 41/1 Stand adapter

W 23 Foam windscreen
KM 293/94, KM 293/90, ST 5/3, ST 305
Table stands

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Limited Warranty

Valid only in the United States. AKG Acoustics warrants AKG products against defects in material
or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of original purchase for use, and agrees to
repair or, at our option, replace any defective unit without charge for either parts or labor. Important:
This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse or abuse, lack of reasonable
care, the affixing of any attachment not provided with the product, loss of parts or connecting the
product to any but the specified receptacles. This warranty is void unless service or repairs are
performed by an authorized service center. No responsibility is assumed for any special, incidental

or consequential damages. However, the limitation of any right or remedy shall not be effective
where such is prohibited or restricted by law. Simply take or ship your AKG product prepaid to our
service department. Be sure to include your sales slip as proof of purchase date. (We will not repair
transit damage under the no-charge terms of this warranty.) Note: No other warranty, written or oral
is authorized by AKG Acoustics, Inc. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above exclusions and limitation may not apply to you.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

AKG Acoustics GmbH

Lemböckgasse 21–25, P.O.B. 158, A-1230
Vienna/AUSTRIA
Tel: [phone]*, Fax: [phone]
Internet: http://www.akg.com

AKG Acoustics; A Division of Harman Pro Germany
Bodenseestraße 228, D-81243 München/GERMANY
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]

Arbiter Pro Audio

Wilberforce Road, London NW9 6AX/ENGLAND
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]

AKG ACOUSTICS, U.S.

914 Airpark Center Drive
Nashville, TN 37217, U.S.A.
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]

Studer Japan Ltd.

2-43-7, Uehara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0064/JAPAN
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]

Erikson Pro Audio

620 McCaffrey, St-Laurent, Quebec, H4T 1N1, CANADA
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Internet: www.jam-ind.com/eriksonpro

AKG is constantly improving and modifying its products, therefore, specifications are subject to change without notice.

The microphone shall be a dynamic type with an omnidirectional

pickup pattern. Sensitivity shall be no less than 2.5 mV/Pa.

The maximum diameter of the microphone shall be no greater
than 1.968 inches, and the microphone length shall be no
greater than 8.582 inches. Microphone weight shall be no

greater than 8.0 ounces. The microphone shall have an integral
wind screen and incorporate a hum cancelling coil for operation
in high AC ambient fields. The microphone shall be the AKG
Acoustics Model D 230.

Graphical Data

Architects and Engineers Specifications

DS-D 230