AKG’s New Emotion|TriPower Series is Here

State-of-the-art AKG technology gives musicians the freedom of wired or wireless use with Emotion|TriPower microphones.

ANAHEIM, CA—January 15, 2004— The long-awaited, revolutionary wired + wireless technology of AKG’s Emotion|TriPower line has arrived! The new AKG Emotion|TriPower microphones at booth #6766 are the pro audio industry's first microphones that can be converted to wireless operation.

The new Emotion Series C 900M and D 880M feature updates of two of AKG’s best-selling stage microphones. The D 880M dynamic mic features AKG’s patented Varimotion System, which allows the transducer’s response to be fine-tuned as the diaphragm is molded and delivers highly intelligible sound. The list price of the AKG D 880M is $147.00 and the D 880MS with silent on/off switch lists at $159.00.

AKG’s C 900M condenser microphone features an extremely uniform polar response and includes the PB 1000 presence boost adapter that can be added for a custom-tailored frequency response. The list price of the C 900M is $250.00. All Emotion Series microphones come with a two-year parts and labor warranty from AKG.

The all-new TriPower models are now shipping from AKG’s warehouse. The D 3700M and D 3800M models deliver premium-quality sound thanks to an improved version of AKG's patented Varimotion System. The D 3700M is a dynamic cardioid with superb sound, excellent pattern control and gorgeous cosmetics. The list price of the AKG D 3700M is $195.00; the same model with a silent on/off switch is $210.00.

The D 3800M is a dynamic supercardioid for use on loud stages and adds a humbucking coil for freedom from electrical interference and has more extended response. The list price of the AKG D 3800M is $252.00; the switched version is $266.00.

The top-of-the-line C 5900M condenser has excellent articulation, but without the "reach" that can cause audio problems on live stages. The C 5900M is a supercardioid with the unmistakable clarity of a condenser and features low-frequency roll-off and -6 dB pads. This model has a list price of $398.00. All TriPower models come with a two-year parts and labor warranty from AKG.

All TriPower models have been mechanically-improved and feature a more stylized version of their trademark triangulated bodies. All TriPower models are shipped in a hard-shell metal road case with unbreakable stand clamp included.