AKG C414 XLII Condenser Mic

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419170
  • The AKG C414 XLII Condenser Mic is a version of the C414 with a brighter sonic signature.
  • It is the successor of the world-famous C414 B-TL II.
  • Emulating the highly sought-after AKG C 12 capsule, now with nine pickup patterns.
  • The C414 XLII is the successor of the famous C414 B-TL II.
  • It shows the unique sonic signature of the AKG C12 which enables lead vocals and solo instruments to be placed even in a dense mix.
  • The unrivaled up-front sound is also well-known for distant miking applications like classic music recording or drum ambiance miking.
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AKG C414 XLII Condenser Mic


The C414 XLII is the successor of the famous C414 B-TL II. It shows the unique sonic signature of the highly sought after AKG C12 which 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 classic music recording or drum ambience miking.

 

The XL II version differs from the XLS version in one major respect - the capsule. Both, the slight presence boost and the impressive spatial reproduction is similar to the legendary C12 microphones.

 

For over 60 years, leading musicians and engineers have used legendary AKG microphones to capture their sound so their audience hears every nuance. The C414 family has been one of the world's most widely-used and respected studio and stage microphones in audio history. AKG has continually set new benchmarks for useful features, improved technical specifications and ease of use to answer requests from ever-demanding recording studios, broadcast stations and audio engineers.

 

Features:

  • AKG C414 - A legend since 1971
  • Nine selectable pickup patterns enable you to choose the perfect setting for every application
  • Lock Mode: all controls can be disabled easily for trouble-free use
  • Peak Hold LED even detects shortest overload peaks
  • Incredible Dynamic Range of 152 dB
  • Three switchable different bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation levels
  • Leading-edge technology and state-of-the-art components ensure the shortest signal path and extra protection against moisture
  • Designed, Engineered and Built in Vienna, Austria
Specification
Specifications
  • Microphone Response: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Microphone Maximum SPL: 140dB SPL (0.5% THD); 158dB SPL w/18dB Pad
  • Microphone Impedance: 200 ohms
  • Microphone Powering: 48V Phantom Power
  • Microphone Pad Switches: -6, -12, and -18dB (Switchable)
  • Microphone Self Noise: 6dB (A weighted)
  • Microphone Connector: 3-pin XLR to IEC
  • Microphone Dynamic Range: 134dB
  • Microphone Signal-to-Noise: 88dB (A-Weighted)
  • Microphone Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34dBV) ± 0.5dB, 50 x 38 x 160mm
  • Physical Weight: 300g