AKG D 224E

The AKG D 224E is a dynamic microphone for use in the recording studio. I only recently had the chance to use this microphone. At first I thought it was a condenser since it has that look, but it is indeed a dynamic microphone. It usually comes with it's own case and clip, and the mic has a cardioid polar pick up pattern. It will gather frequencies in the range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz...

OVERALL OPINION

While pretty rare, those who have used the AKG D 224E I think will agree that it's pretty sweet microphone. The mic has the size of a bulky pencil microphone and is good for a variety of recording applications. I used it recently for recording hi hat, but have been told it's more versatile and is good for recording all sorts of acoustic instruments. The result with this on the hi hat was really quite nice and a change of pace from user a condenser. The AKG D 224E is great for this application because while it does a great job of picking up the brilliant quality of the cymbals, while it's not overpowering or too bright as you'll get with most pencil microphones on a hi hat. Of course it's all about what you're after, but for the session we were doing drums for, this less abrasive hi hat sound really did a nice job. I'm not so sure what kind of price the AKG D 224E is going to command, but it's a unique and cool dynamic mic that is probably best suited for professional studios who want a few extra versatile mics around. It's not as necessary in a home studio, but still will be helpful no matter what the setting. I personally wouldn't add this to my home studio, but it's definitely a nice microphone to have around the studio for options.

One of the few dynamic microphone cover from 20Hz to 20kHz.
Cardioid
Equipped with two capsules (a covering 20 to 800Hz and the other of 800 to 20.000).
Has a low cut filter @ 50Hz adjustable (0, -7,-12dB)
Cash 128dB max pressure.
Originally scheduled for broadcast and TV, I use it on instrument taken, especially the battery.

OVERALL OPINION

I do go out occasionally because I acquired a used unbeatable price, I try to preserve as long as possible.

This is a "unique" and rather unknown micro, fairly neutral. It can please both displease, depending on usage and its sought.
What is very interesting is to have the bandwidth of an electret without the disadvantage of repisse while keeping the grain of "dynamic" microphone (below, snare, hi-hat cymbal, close to guitar without have aggressive acute, etc ...)