DESCRIPTION

The AKG D-190E cardioid dynamic microphone has been de­

signed for the serious recordist or performer who, though
limited by his budget, is unwilling to compromise quality. A
rugged, versatile unit, the D -190E is an excellent general­
purpose speech or music microphone as well as an ideal hand­
held vocalist's microphone for contemporary-music recording
sessions and concerts.

The microphone's smooth frequency response and uniform

cardioid directional pattern produce an open, effortless sound
and relative immunity to feedback even under acoustically
unfavorable conditions. Bass response is intentionally tailored
to compensate for proximity effect when the microphone is
used within close working distances, and to reduce pickup of noiseless, rugged on/off switch. Both microphones are low­
low-frequency room rumble, floor vibrations, and acoustic­ impedance balanced-output units, each fitted with a standard
feedback components. To add brilliance and permit pickup 3-pin male XLR-type connector. Each microphone is supplied
of instruments and voices from greater distances, the on-ax is complete with an SA-11 stand adapter and a foam-lined vinyl
response is slightly emphasized at 4 kHz. protective case. Several optional accessories - listed in the
Technical Data section - are available _
The transducer element is elastically suspended within the
Also listed in this sheet are several mating AKG cable assem­
housing, a feature which greatly reduces sensitivity to handling
blies for use with low-impedance amplifying equipment, and
noise, mechanical shock, and spurious vibrations. An integral
two low-to-high-impedance transformer /cable assemblies for
sintered-bronze windscreen reduces the effects of breath "pop"
use with high-impedance amplifying equipment. (Each of these
and wind noise. It also protects the transducer from dust,
transformer / cable assemblies retains all the advantages of a low-
metal particles, and moisture .
impedance balanced microphone over the full cable run to
The D-190ES is identical to the D-190E, but incorporates a the high-impedance equipment .)
FREQUENCY AND POLAR RESPONSE

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TECHNICAL DATA
Transducer Type: Dynamic Schematic : See Schematic figure overleaf
Directional Characteristic: Cardioid Net Weight: 1B5 g (~6-1 / 2 oz)
Frequency Range: 30-15,000 Hz
Included Accessories:
Nominal Impedance: 200 ohms
SA-11 stand adapter with 5/B-in. -27 thread
Recommended Load Impedance: ;. 500 ohms
Foam-lined vinyl case
Sensitivity at 1 kHz:
Open circuit: 0.23 mV/pb; -72_B dBV Optional Accessories :
2 SA-11 / 1 metal-base stand adapter with 5/B-in. -27 thread
Maximum power level: -52dBm (re:1 mW/10dynes/cm )

EIA G m : -144.5 dBm SA-23/2 snap-out stand adapter with 5/ B-in . -27 thread
High-Z output w/MCH­ H-24 shock mount
20T, -20TS (optional): -63 dBV at 1 pb MSH-5BE B-in. flexible gooseneck w / female XLR-type conn .
Tolerance : +0, -1 .5 dB KM-221 C flange adapter }
Sound Pressure Level for 1% THD : KM-237 clamp adapter
40 Hz : 125 dB KM-23B clamp adapter for use with gooseneck
1000 Hz: 130 dB ST-4A tabl e stand
Hum Sensitivity : - 102 dBm (1 mG field) ST-305 anti-shock table stand
Case Material: Nickel-plated brass; sintered bronze W-B foam windscreen
Dimensions : See Dimensions figure overleaf MCH-series heavy-duty cable assemblies (listed overleaf)
 ARCHITECTS' AND ENGINEERS' SPECIFICATIONS
The microphone shall be a dynamic pressure-gradient type with a fre­ The microphone shall incorporate a 3-pin male audio connector de­
quency range of 30-15,000 Hz. Its on-axis response shall be slightly signed to mate with Cannon XLR, Switchcraft A3, or equivalent con­
emphasized at 4000 Hz for added brilliance and improved pickup of nectors. An AKG model SA-ll swivel stand adapter with standard
distant instruments and voices. It shall have a cardioid directional pat­ 5/8-in. -27 thread, and a foam-lined vinyl carrying case shall also be
tern . The front-to -rear discrimination shall exceed 16 dB at 1000 Hz at provided. The finish of the microphone shall be matte nickel and
a sound-incidence angle of 180 degrees, and an effective cardioid pat­ shall not create specular light reflections.
tern shall be maintained over the ent ire frequency range.

The microphone shall have a nominal impedance of 200 ohms. The The microphone shall be 161 mm (~6-5/16 in.) long, by 40 mm
output level shall be -52 dBm (re : 1 mW/l0 dynes/cm 2 ), and the ( ~ 1-9/16 in.) in windscreen diameter, by 21 mm ( ~ 13/16 in.) in
microphone shall be capable of handling a maximum sound-pressure shaft diameter, and the net weight shall not exceed 185 g ( ~ 6-1/2 oz).
level of 630 J.<bar (130 dB SPU at 1000 Hz with distortion not ex ceed­ The microphone herein specified shall be the AKG D-190E .
ing 1%. The EIA senSitivity rating (G m ) shall be-144.5 dBm.

An integral sintered -bronze screen and a wire -mesh grille, commensurate The microphone shall also be available in an alternate version employ­
with the acoust ical properties of the unit, shall protect the microphone ing an integral on/off switch. The switch shall be a low-noise SPST
system from metal particles and dust. The transducer element shall be type, connected in parallel with the transducer element, in an arrange­
elastically suspended to isolate the element from the effects of handling ment that short-circuits both the transducer output and the associated
noise, mechanical shocks, and spurious v ibrations. The diaphragm mate­ amplifier input when the switch is off . The microphone herein speci­
rial shall be nonmetallic MAKROFOL. fied shall be the AKG D-190ES.

DIMENSIONS SCHEMATIC

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Positive pressure on diaphragm produces

positive voltage on "in phase" lead.

OPTIONAL AKG HEAVY-DUTY SHIELDED CABLE ASSEMBLIES FOR THIS MICROPHONE

NOTE: All cable assemblies except the MCH-50 are 6.1 m ( ~20 ft) long. All are available in black. Model numbers with
an asterisk (*) are also available in red, green, and blue - please specify cable-<:olor choice in such cases.

MCH-20* Low-impedance cable assembly wlo switch (female XLR-type connector to male XLR-type connector)

MCH-20F Low-impedance cable assembly wlo switch (female XLR -type connector to stripped-and -tinned ends)

MCH-20P Low-impedance cable assembly wlo switch (female X LR-type connector to phone plug)

MCH-20S Low-impedance cable assembly wlswitch (female XLR-type connector to male XLR-type connector)

MCH-20T High-impedance cable assembly wlo switch (female XLR-type connector to transformer wi phone plug)

MCH-20TS* High-impedance cable assembly w/switch (female XLR -type connector to transformer wlphone plug)

MCH-50* Low-impedance 15.2 m (~50 ft) cable assembly (female XLR-type connector to male XLR-type connector)

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