AKG C 414 XLII-ST Matched Pair of Studio Condenser Microphon

AKG C 414 XLII-ST Matched Pair of Studio Condenser Microphones
Product no: 9000-0004-9795 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The AKG C 414 XLII is a high-quality studio microphone equipped with an extensively adjustable pickup pattern, as well as a special capsule that differs from the C 414 XLS. The XLII is very adept at registering solo instruments or lead vocals articulately. Thanks to the light presence boost and the extensive, spatial details of the sound (akin to those of the legendary C 12), this large-diaphragm microphone transmits your vocals to the mixer.

The AKG C 414 XLII/ST Microphones: A High-Quality Pair

This AKG set consists of two, nearly identical C 414 XLIIs. Via an advanced method, a matching pair is found from thousands of units. The sensitivity and frequency response of the two units needs to be no more than 1 dB apart. The result is a very impressive, dynamic stereo image, thanks to the two identical recordings of space, sound and nuances. This set is delivered including a stereo bar and stand adapters – you will soon possess a top-quality set!

Use

A matched set is the perfect basis for a multiple-track recording. On large stages and with an extensive cast, a reliable basis is very important for the end result. These C 414 XLIIs will certainly deliver! For choirs or the spatial recording of chamber music or solo instruments, this microphone pair is a perfect! Thanks to the very low self-noise and the enormous dynamic range of 152 dB, you can experiment to your heart's content with distances and the acoustics are recorded accurately.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Microphone sensitivity (dBV/PA)	-34
Microphone impedance	200-249 ohms
Low-cut filter	yes
Maximum SPL	150 dB - 159 dB
Maximum frequency	20 - 20.9 kHz
Minimum frequency	20 - 21 Hz
Pad switch	yes
Polar pattern	cardioid, figure-8 / bi-directional, omni-directional, multi pattern
Multi-pattern	yes
Tube microphone	no
Stereo	yes, matched pair
Microphone accessories	shock mount, microphone clip, case, stereo bar
Vintage microphone family	414
Microphone sound	clean/neutral

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	2,6 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	40,0 x 30,0 x 10,0 cm

Product specifications

2x AKG C 414 XLII condenser studio microphones
matched set, chosen via advanced methods
optimal correlation in specifications
pickup patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid, hyper-cardioid, wide cardioid, figure 8 and four intermediate settings
3 switchable signal levels (-6dB, -12dB, -18dB)
3 switchable low-cut filters (40Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz)
2 LEDs indicate the selected pickup pattern as well as peaks
frequency response: 20 to 20,000Hz
dynamic range: 152dB
signal-noise ratio: 88dB
max. SPL: 140/146/152/158 dB (0/-6/-12/-18 dB) with 0.5% THD
sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV) ± 0.5 dB
connector: 3-pin XLR
power supply: 48 V phantom power supply
dimensions: 50 x 38 x 160mm
weight: 300g (per microphone)
included accessories: H50 stereo bar, SA60 stand adapter, H85 shockmount, W414 windscreen and case