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AKG C 414 XLII Studio Condenser Microphone

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Product no: 9000-0004-9792 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

World-class microphones often are made in AKG's workshop. The Austrian brand has had a great reputation for years when it comes to durable, high-quality 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. The C 414 XLII really stands out in the recording of lead vocals and solo instruments.

The AKG C 414 XLII: Cuts Through the Mix

The sound of contemporary pop music can be a mixing challenge. The required volume can make it difficult to let certain important elements stand out in the mix. This C 414 XLII ensures that you're already half the work during the initial recording: in comparison to the C 414 XLS, this XLII has a light presence boost and a deep spatial reproduction, the character of which puts you in mind of the C 12 microphone. Whether you're picking up a classical instrument at a distance or want to record the ambiance of a full drum kit in: the C 414 XII allows you to do so in a pronounced way and with little self-noise.

Pickup Pattern and Adjustability

AKG knows the advantages and disadvantages of certain pickup patterns. The C 414 XLII can be set in nine ways. Omnidirectional, figure-8 and four intermediate positions offer the right setting for any setup, space or instrumentation. The signal levels can be attenuated, depending on the strength of the sound source. A low-cut filter offers further adjustment with the recording goal. All settings can be bypassed when the C 414 XLII is used in a fixed installation. If you are looking for world-class professional quality, the XLII is what you need!

 

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 no
Microphone accessories shock mount, pop filter, windshield, case
Vintage microphone family 414
Microphone sound clean/neutral

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 2,0 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 29,0 x 22,0 x 13,5 cm

Product specifications

- 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

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AKG C 414 XLII Studio Condenser Microphone

Wrote the following about AKG C 414 XLII Studio Condenser Microphone
De C414 is zeer gevoelig en door de 9 beschikbare ruimtelijke patronen letterlijk en figuurlijk zeer veelzijdig.
Vergeleken bij zijn broertje de XLS geeft de XLII een paar dB meer respons rond 6 kHz, wat o.a. vaak goed is voor leadzang.
Het is heel goed dat je er een grafiek bij krijgt met de frequentierespons van jouw microfoon: zoals ik merkte, kan die respons significant afwijken van de grafiek in de handleiding.

Mijn enige echte kritiekpunt betreft het koffertje:
Het bovenstuk incl. paperassen en popfilter is ongeveer even zwaar als het onderstuk incl. mic en shockmount, en het scharnier tussen beide delen gaat niet verder dan zo'n 100 graden. Gevolg: na opening van het koffertje klapt het bovenstuk achterover zodra je het loslaat, waarbij het onderstuk meekantelt en soms zelfs de mic uit zijn bedje de lucht in wordt gelanceerd; uiteindelijk komt het koffertje dan in een W-vorm te staan. Dat had beter gekund.

Een ander aandachtspunt is het bevestigen van de mic op de shockmount:
Het is te billijken dat de mount van kunststof is om doorzakken van een mic-boom te helpen vermijden, maar het vastdraaimechanisme van de mic in de mount voelt nogal krakkemikkig. Het is dus behoorlijk eng om mount en mic ondersteboven te hangen (bv. in een mid/side-opstelling); je moet dan heel goed oppassen dat de mic er niet uit valt.
AKG C 414 XLII Studio Condenser Microphone

Wrote the following about AKG C 414 XLII Studio Condenser Microphone
Echt een super goede microfoon. Ik gebruik de microfoon om vocals op te nemen (voor onder andere muziek rap en zang en voor mijn YouTube kanaal) en ik ben erg tevreden met mijn aankoop.

Ik wist natuurlijk wat ik zou krijgen met deze aankoop want met wat research gedaan te hebben zag ik dat zelfs Bruno Mars, Luther Vandross en heel veel andere artiesten gebruik gemaakt hebben van deze microfoon.

Dus de prijs lijkt erg duur, maar de kwaliteit die je er voor krijgt is het zeker waard!

Zelfs zonder effecten of zonder te mixen klinken de vocals erg zuiver en goed.

Ook het design vind ik echt prachtig. Ookal ben ik pas 21, zelfs ik herkende de Motown style van de microfoon.

Ik moest wel meer dan 4 weken wachten tot ik de microfoon binnen had, maar dat wachten was het zeker waard, bedankt Bax-Shop! 🙏🏼
AKG C 414 XLII Studio Condenser Microphone

Wrote the following about AKG C 414 XLII Studio Condenser Microphone
Erg blij met deze nieuwe microfoon. Wat een geweldig goede sound (ook voor vocalen).
Ik ben er helemaal mee in mijn nopjes!
Thanks Bax!
AKG C 414 XLII Studio Condenser Microphone

Wrote the following about AKG C 414 XLII Studio Condenser Microphone
Top microfoon! goeie sound.

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