Uploaded June 2019 | Updated September 2026, 20 hours ago
Discover why many people like to use dynamic microphones such as the AKG D5 for vocals.
Part 1 - AKG D5 on Amazon ➜ geni.us/6SYxP0b
Part 2 - Unboxing ➜ (2:26min)
Part 3a - Sound Test - using Focusrite Solo ➜ (4:46min)
Part 3b - Sound Test - using Steinberg UR12 ➜ (6:05min)
Part 3c - Sound Test - using ART Tube MPC ➜ (7:32min)
Part 4 - Summary & Conclusion ➜ (9:50min)
# Audio Gear Used #
Focusrite Solo - on Amazon ➜ geni.us/HR5Q
Steinberg UR12 - on Amazon ➜ geni.us/LY3B3
ART Tube MPC - on Amazon ➜ geni.us/EAVIysl
K&M Microphone Stand ➜ geni.us/zyt9
After watching this microphone review, you will know how the D5 supercardioid microphone sounds when using it for podcasting, live streaming or YouTube.
Overall, I am a big fan of XLR microphones because you can combine them with different audio gear.
Not matter if you use this microphone with expensive equipment, or a budget mic preamp / USB audio interface, in my testing all worked well.
Especially beginners, who want to try podcasting, live streaming, or YouTube, may benefit from flexibility like this. Because as your audience grows you can upgrade selected parts of your gear.
In contrast, with a USB mic, you won’t have this kind of flexibility, so while a USB microphone may be easier to use at first, in the long run, if you ever want to make the switch to XLR gear, it may prove to be a disadvantage.
Overall I think the AKG vocal microphone has a very nice build quality, especially for beginners it should be an attractive option, especially when paired with a tube-preamp / USB audio interface such as shown in the video.
#ReviewTechTV
/ Affiliate Links: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. /
// This video does not include product placement. I got the product myself. //
Discover why many people like to use dynamic microphones such as the AKG D5 for vocals.
Part 1 - AKG D5 on Amazon ➜ geni.us/6SYxP0b
Part 2 - Unboxing ➜ (2:26min)
Part 3a - Sound Test - using Focusrite Solo ➜ (4:46min)
Part 3b - Sound Test - using Steinberg UR12 ➜ (6:05min)
Part 3c - Sound Test - using ART Tube MPC ➜ (7:32min)
Part 4 - Summary & Conclusion ➜ (9:50min)
# Audio Gear Used #
Focusrite Solo - on Amazon ➜ geni.us/HR5Q
Steinberg UR12 - on Amazon ➜ geni.us/LY3B3
ART Tube MPC - on Amazon ➜ geni.us/EAVIysl
K&M Microphone Stand ➜ geni.us/zyt9
After watching this microphone review, you will know how the D5 supercardioid microphone sounds when using it for podcasting, live streaming or YouTube.
Overall, I am a big fan of XLR microphones because you can combine them with different audio gear.
Not matter if you use this microphone with expensive equipment, or a budget mic preamp / USB audio interface, in my testing all worked well.
Especially beginners, who want to try podcasting, live streaming, or YouTube, may benefit from flexibility like this. Because as your audience grows you can upgrade selected parts of your gear.
In contrast, with a USB mic, you won’t have this kind of flexibility, so while a USB microphone may be easier to use at first, in the long run, if you ever want to make the switch to XLR gear, it may prove to be a disadvantage.
Overall I think the AKG vocal microphone has a very nice build quality, especially for beginners it should be an attractive option, especially when paired with a tube-preamp / USB audio interface such as shown in the video.
#ReviewTechTV
/ Affiliate Links: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. /
// This video does not include product placement. I got the product myself. //
