From AKG Microphones
The legendary C 414 is a tool found in most recording studios and has been used on thousands of hit records; it’s been on stage with artists of every musical genre and is also used by leading broadcast facilities the world over. The C 414 family has been one of the world’s most widely-used and respected studio and stage microphones in audio history. New useful features and even greater ease of use are the answer to the demands from our ever–growing customer base all over the world.
The new C 414 XLS and the C 414 XLII offer nine pickup patterns that enable it to choose the perfect setting for every application. For live-sound applications and fixed installations, all controls can be disabled easily for trouble-free use, and the peak hold LED displays even the shortest overload peaks. Both mics have three switchable bass cut filters as well as three pre-attenuation levels that allow lead vocals and solo instruments to be placed in even the densest mixes.
The C414 XLII version differs from the C414 XLS version in one major respect – the capsule. The C414 XLII's slight presence boost and impressive spatial reproduction are both similar to the legendary AKG C12 microphone from 1953. This enables lead vocals and solo instruments to be placed even in a dense mix. The unrivalled up-front sound is also well known for distant miking applications like classical music recording or drum ambience miking.
The C 414 comes complete with everything you need to create great sound recordings, including: a carrying case, a pop filter, a windscreen, and a spider-type shock mount. In addition, AKG offers both the XLII and XLS in stereo sets. The stereo sets are created by AKG’s sophisticated matching method for stunning, three-dimensional recordings.
| General | Audio Frequency bandwidth 20 to 20000 Hz Sensitivity 23 mV/Pa Equivalent Noise Level 6 dB-A Signal to Noise 88 dB-A Preattunation Pad -6; -12; -18 dB Bass Cut Filter 160; 80; 40 Hz Electrical Impedance 200 Ohms Recommended Load Impedance 2200 Ohms |
|---|---|
| Audio Frequency bandwidth | 20 to 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 23 mV/Pa |
| Equivalent Noise Level | 6 dB-A |
| Signal to Noise | 88 dB-A |
| Preattunation Pad | -6; -12; -18 dB |
| Bass Cut Filter | 160; 80; 40 Hz |
| Electrical Impedance | 200 Ohms |
| Recommended Load Impedance | 2200 Ohms |
| Polar Patterns | Polar Pattern omnidirectional; wide cardioid; cardioid; hypercardioid; figure eight Number 9 |
| Polar Pattern | omnidirectional; wide cardioid; cardioid; hypercardioid; figure eight |
| Number | 9 |
| Powering Interface | Voltage 44 to 52 V Current 4.5 mA |
| Voltage | 44 to 52 V |
| Current | 4.5 mA |
| Audio Output | Type Balanced XLR Gender Male Contacts 3-pin |
| Type | Balanced XLR |
| Gender | Male |
| Contacts | 3-pin |
| Design | Finish dark gray/gold |
| Finish | dark gray/gold |
| Dimensions / Weight | Length 38 mm Width 50 mm Height 160 mm Net Weight 300 g |
| Length | 38 mm |
| Width | 50 mm |
| Height | 160 mm |
| Net Weight | 300 g |
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