[Mono] I've been looking for a mic that would be a slight upgrade over the basic level of microphones for a while. We are using dynamic mics for podcasting because they pick up less background noise. I tried a couple of mics in the $80-100 range and felt that they did a fair job, but I wanted to see if I could find a little bit of an upgrade without spending $350-400. And honestly I also wanted something that looks a little bit more professional on camera since we video the podcast as well. I love the sound we're getting out of this mic as well as the functional design and look of it. We bought a 2nd one within a week. The mic comes with a very nice (but big) case, a fantastic shock mount and a great foam windscreen that both works great and looks good. My only criticism of this thing is the little fastening knob on the base of the shock mount that locks in the angle of the mic from the mic stand. The know is tiny, made of plastic and very hard to tighten enough. This mic is VERY heavy so you really need a good knob on there to tighten it. You will also need a solid mic stand or this mic is going to make it fall over or drop. Don't buy a cheap stand/arm. The weight makes the mic feel super solid though. It doesn't really matter,I know, but I love handling this thing.

[Hypercardioid] This is an equal to the other dynamic broadcast microphones. It rejects room noise well and sounds more like a condenser mic than a dynamic mic. Very well suited to podcasting, voiceover, and broadcast. I'm surprised that it hasn't risen to popularity alongside the other dynamic mics in its price category.

[Black] I bought this a few months ago. No regret! it is very suitable for my voice. Thank you AKG!

[5.65 lb] At least with my voice it sounds amazing. Both for recording voice overs and singing.


Be extremely careful with the switches, they WILL break if you apply too much pressure to them. I have seen this happen in many reviews, so I am handling this little guy very carefully.


Other than that, build quality is great, it feels solid and as I have mentioned, the sound is just nonsense for a $200 microphone.


I guess a professional singer or voice actor would need a much expensive one to get specific jobs done, but for the vast majority of us this microphone is more than perfect.


BTW, I am using a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2.

[Solid-State] I've recorded one audiobook with this mic and I love it. No need for a popfilter, it's a very forgiving mic but still gives a great full sound, I started with the AT 4033CL and this mic sounds everybit as good with out picking up dogs barking a block away. I'm half way done with my second project and I'm not going to add any post work to it, no need. The shock mount is a cheap feeling polymer plastic but its held up great and has a quick release that is usefull. It does take allot of gain to push this mic I use a FetHead with a Clarett 2pre set at 7 to get about -3db of head room in Logic pro X with a floor of around -60 to -55.

[Black] I have this microphone for 2 years now excellent choice. Strong and give a beautiful sound.

[Solid-State] This is a light vintage mic that sounds great! B&H made the purchase effortless. Shipping updates were helpful.

[Black] I have a unit for one year and have been using it for all vocal recordings (in my home stutio) for my band since then. It's no surprise for me that it's capsule is known as "refference". Since it's the best mic I own, I avoid bringing it to the road, but I have used if a couple times in reharsals and the result was just spectacular. I experienced a great sound capture with NO FEEDBACK AT ALL even in moments when I was closer to the speakers than I should. My advice is: If you want a dynamic to make you impressed with a studio-like quality in live situations, just buy it!

[Solid-State] I own several mics (including AKG D5, and the usual Beta58 and 58). For my voice the D7 is the best. Open and cut the mix. The D5 is too muddy for me. The beta 58 is also fine but on my voice (baritenor) it is more middle.
The best remains the D7.
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