Compact detailed and natural. The akg d40 dynamic instrument microphone caters to all your live sound and studio needs. The specially designed varimotion diaphragm can handle up to 156 db of sound without distortion. Thats perfect for your drums brass and guitar cabs. The d40 guarantees crisp clear recordings no matter what instrument you capture. Thanks to the cardioid polar pattern your microphone will stay focussed on you rejecting off axis sources and feedback. That makes it excellent for recording large groups of musicians simultaneously. On the road or in the recording booth. The d40 stand above the competition. Its built for reliable performance so no matter how much you use it in your arsenal youll always get great sound. The die cast body a mesh grille keep your diaphragm free from harm so youll never have to worry about knocks and drops stopping a session.