World-class microphones often come from AKG's workshop. The Austrian brand has long had a rock-solid reputation when it comes to rock-solid studio microphones. The C 414 series has also been around for a long time. This C 414 XLII is the successor to the C 414 B-TL II. Where the C 414 XLII excels is in recording lead vocals and solo instruments.
Today's pop music sound is a mixing challenge. Due to the large amount of loudness, it is sometimes difficult to bring out the important elements in the mix sufficiently. This C 414 XLII allows you to make gains right from the recording stage: compared to the C 414 XLS, it has a slight presence boost and deep spatial reproduction, reminiscent of the C 12 microphone in character. Whether you want to remotely 'capture' a classical instrument, or record a drum kit in 'ambience': the C 414 XLII does it in a very pronounced way, with extremely low self-noise.
Like no other, AKG knows the advantages and disadvantages of certain directional characteristics. The C 414 XLII is no less than nine-way adjustable. Omnidirectional, various kidney shapes, figure 8 and four 'intermediate modes' offer the right setting option for any room, setup or instrumentation. Signal levels can also be attenuated, depending on the strength of the sound source. A low-cut filter offers further tuning with the recording target. All settings can be bypassed, for when the C 414 XLII needs to be permanently installed. Those looking for professional quality have world-class in their hands with the XLII.
- AKG C 414 XLII condenser studio microphone
- pickup pattern: omnidirectional, cardioid, hyper-cardioid, wide cardioid, figure-8 and four intermediate settings
- 3 switchable signal levels (-6dB, -12dB, -18dB)
- 3 switchable filters low-cut filters (40Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz)
- 2 LEDs display the select pickup pattern and peaks
- frequency response: 20 - 20,000Hz
- dynamic range: 152dB
- signal-noise ratio: 88dB
- max. SPL: 140/146/152/158dB (0/-6/-12/-18dB) with 0.5% THD
- sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV) ± 0.5dB
- connector: 3-pin XLR
- power supply: 48V phantom power
- dimensions: 50 x 38 x 160mm
- weight: 300g
- in-box accessories: H85 shockmount, PF80 external pop filter and W414 windscreen and case
- pop filter with acoustic nylon
- shields the microphone from blasts of air that might cause auxiliary noises to end up in your recording
- acoustic nylon lets the intended sound through
- equipped with microphone stand clamp that can be mounted onto the beam
- microphone clamp with spring, can be tightened with a screw mechanism for optimal stability
- designed for condenser vocal microphones, but can also be used with dynamic vocal microphones
- cable type: Klotz professional microphone cable
- connector type: Neutrik
- durable and precise microphone cable
- cable length: 3m
- colour: black
- conductor gauge: 0.22 mm2
- connector: XLR female – XLR male
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