AKG C 414 XLS condenser studio microphone

AKG C 414 XLS condenser studio microphone
Product no: 9000-0004-9784 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

For years, the name AKG has been synonymous with excellent studio microphones. Constructed in Vienna, their condenser mics have managed to find their way into the collection of many high-end recording studios around the world. The C 414 series has been around for a while and the revamped C 414 XLS continues the high AKG standard. This Austrian condenser mic comes complete with a shock mount, pop filter and windshield.

AKG C 414: versatile

One of the best qualities of the C 414 is its versatility. It offers nine different settings so you can adjust the directional characteristics according to your personal situation. From omnidirectional to figure-8 and four intermediate settings, this large-diaphragm mic has got it all. Its audio character is similar to that of its popular predecessor, the legendary C 414 B-ULS. The 414 XLS offers a modern design with linear frequency characteristics and a neutral sound. This makes the 414 a true reference microphone that is able to capture the sound of an acoustic instrument in its purest form.

Adjustability

In order to get the best out of this mic, the C 414 XLS has been equipped with switchable attenuation levels and bass-cut filters. Also, the directional characteristics can be changed with the push of a button and your selection is indicated by an LED light. The LED light also detects even the shortest of audio peaks blindingly fast. If you use the C 414 XLS in a fixed installation, you can easily bypass all the settings. With a dynamic range of 152 dB, this mic offers incredible audio in any situation.

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
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 23,0 x 13,5 cm

Product specifications

AKG C 414 XLS condenser studio microphone
pickup pattern: omnidirectional, cardioid, hyper-cardioid, wide cardioid, figure-8 and four intermediate settings
3 switchable attenuation levels (-6 dB, -12 dB, -18 dB)
3 switchable filters bass-cut filters (40 Hz, 80 Hz, 160 Hz)
2 LEDs display the selected pickup pattern and peaks
frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
dynamic range: 152 dB
signal-to-noise ratio: 88 dB
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: 48V phantom power
dimensions: 50 x 38 x 160 mm
weight: 300 g
included accessories: H85 shock mount, PF80 external pop filter and W414 wind shield and case

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vozd August 26, 2024