AKG Acoustics D 880MS User Manual

D 880

M

/ D 880

M

S

EMOTION | TriPOWER Series Dynamic Microphone

Description

The AKG Model D 880Mis a rugged dynamic supercardioid
microphone intended for on-stage vocal pickup. Its
supercardioid pattern is uniform with frequency, and its
response has been boosted at mid and high frequencies for
enhanced on-stage vocal applications. The microphone has a
heavy duty, dent-resistant spring steel windscreen with an
integral pop filter for effective suppression of breath noise. The
inner pop filter can be removed for cleaning or for replacement.
The microphone incorporates important AKG developments:
VariMotion System™ in which the diaphragm thickness varies
from 20 microns at the edge to 40 microns at the center. This
distribution of mass produces extended bass response, virtually
eliminating the need for a tuning resonator. The Doubleflex™
mounting system used with the capsule assembly places the
primary resonance of the moving system well below the audible
range, resulting in excellent isolation of handling and cable
induced noises.

The D 880

M

features a modular output system, which allows the
microphone to be used with a standard non-switched or with a
silent on-off switch with 3-pin XLR-type output or with the TM
40 module to create a wireless microphone compatible with the
AKG WMS 40 series receivers.

The D 880

M

’s light-weight body is die cast zinc alloy and has a
black matte soft-touch paint finish for minimum reflection and
glare. In addition, the XLR plug-in module is easily removable
and may be replaced by the optional, TM40 module for
conversion to wireless use. The D880

M

S provides the added

feature of an on/off switch.

Features

• Response-tailored for on-stage
vocal performance

• Frequency-independent
supercardioid pattern for added
immunity to feedback

• Very low handling noise through
use of AKG’s Doubleflex™ anti­vibration shock isolation system

• High sensitivity (2.5 mV/Pa)
resulting from use of high-energy
neodymium-iron-boron magnet

• Interchangeable “M” connector
module for switched (D 880

M

S) or

wireless operation

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

• Spring-steel dent resistant
windscreen

Specifications

Transducer type: Dynamic pressure gradient

Frequency response: 60 - 20 kHz (20 - 20 kHz @ 1 cm)

Polar pattern: Supercardioid

Impedance: <600 ohms

Recommended

load impedance: >2000 ohms

Output connector: XLR-M

Sensitivity: 2.2 mV/Pa: -53 dB (re 1 V/Pa)

Sound pressure level for 1% (3%) THD:

147 dB SPL (156 dB SPL)

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

7.13 in. length (181 mm)

Net weight: 10.4 oz. (295 g)

Shipping weight: 1.4 lbs. (650 g)

Accessories included: SA 61 Stand adapter

mic bag

Optional accessories: SA 26, ST 305 Table stand

W 23 Foam windscreen
TM40 UHF transmitter module,
AKG WMS 40 Series wireless receivers

Microphones · Headphones · Wireless Microphones · Wireless Headphones · Headsets

Limited Warranty

AKG Acoustics warrants AKG products against defects in material or workmanship for a period
of two years from the date of original purchase made on or after January 1, 2002, and agrees
to repair or, at our option, replace any defective unit without charge for either parts or labor.
AKG Acoustics grants a three-year warranty covering material and labor for the following
condenser microphones purchased on or after July 1, 2003, including the C 12VR, C414B-ULS,
C 414B-TLII, C 426B, Solidtube; C 4500B-BC; C 4000B; C 3000B; C 451B; C 2000B; C 1000S,
the C 480B and the Ultra-Linear Series capsules (CK 61, CK 62, CK 63, CK 69), the SE 300B

and Blue Line capsules (CK 91, CK 92, CK 93, CK 94, CK 98). This warranty is valid for AKG
products purchased within the United States for the original purchaser only. The purchaser’s Bill
of Sale will serve as proof of sales and warranty validity in the U.S. Shipment of defective items
to AKG for repair will be at the customer’s own risk and expense. AKG will assume the return
shipping cost for all items repaired under warranty.

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 receptacle other than specified.

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, U.S.

914 Airpark Center Drive
Nashville, TN 37217, U.S.A.
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Internet: http://www.akgusa.com

The microphone shall be a dynamic type with a supercardioid
pickup pattern. Its sensitivity shall be no less than 2.2 mV/Pa,
and the maximum operating level for 3% THD shall be no less
than 156 dB SPL. The maximum diameter of the microphone
shall be no greater than 2 in. (50 mm), and the microphone length
shall be no greater than 7.13 in. (181 mm). The microphone’s net
weight shall be no greater than 10.2 oz. The microphone shall

have a dent-resistant spring-steel windscreen with an integral
removable/replaceable inner pop filter. The microphone shall
have a switchable modular output section that can be equipped
without a switch, TM40 module that incorporates a silent on/off
switch, or with a UHF wireless module to create a wireless
system that is compatible with the WMS 40 wireless receiver
models. The microphone shall be the AKG D880

M

(D880MS).

Graphical Data

Architects and Engineers Specifications

DS-D 880M/D 880MS Rev. 2.04

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.

D88 0 TM 40

2.0 in.

(50 mm)

diameter

7.13 in.

(181 mm)

length