The AKG deal was put together by Andy Duffield, and currently includes three sets of AKG C5900 condenser vocal mics. It began with Harman supplying one microphone for lead singer Greg Gilbert, which led to a request for additional C5900s for the backing vocals of Aaron Gilbert (keyboards) and Colin Fox (bass). Harman is also looking into supplying C414s for the kit.
The high SPL C5900 was chosen for its sonic quality and ruggedness. An 'Acoustic selection' switch enables the user to fine tweak for their specific acoustic needs, and the C 5900 provides high quality sound characteristics with a supercardioid polar pattern, say AKG. Harman Pro's Andy Duffield says: "The Delays' are one of the UK's most exciting up-and-coming bands, I think they have a great future, and it's great to be associated with them."
(Lee Baldock)
