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Specifications and Reviews
C 214 product Description- H85 Shockmount Product Desc
- C214 Introduction PR, 2008-05
- C 214 Stereo Set Press Rel.
C 214 Cut Sheet- C 214 User Manual
- MIX review, 2009-02
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AKG Acoustics C 214
Street: $599 / MSRP: $649 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Description
The C214 is a large-diaphragm FET condenser microphone conceived as a less-costly, cardioid-only version of the multipattern C 414B.
It has a version of AKG’s modern teflon-ring CK12 capsule, although in this case appears to be a single-diaphragm version. AKG claims that the mic performs “close to the C 414 B-XLS.”
As in the current versions of the C 414B, the capsule in the 214 is shockmounted within the headbasket, reducing the transmission of ambient vibrations to the microphone capsule.
The mic has a -20dB pad and a high-pass filter.
The C214 ships with AKG’s H85 universal shockmount (which fits all mics with shaft diameters from 19 to 26 mm), a foam windscreen (p/n W214), and a hardshell case.
The C214 is also available as a “stereo set,” introduced at Winter NAMM 2009. The kit includes two factory-matched C 214 mics, a pair of shockmounts, a pair of stand mounts, a pair of foam windscreens, and a certificate of authenticity, all packed into a foam-lined suitcase.
The mic was designed and is manufactured by AKG in its facility in Vienna, Austria.
MIX
[T]his mic generally inspires confidence… it sounded great in a majority of situations. Of course, the C 214 isn’t all things in all applications, but it excels for acoustic guitar, guitar amp, hand percussion and around a drum kit.
The AKG Acoustics C 214 is also known as: 214.
The mic was released in 2008.
Specifications
| Pickup Patterns | Pads & Filters |
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Cardioid
(20 mV/Pa; 45 - 20,000 Hz) |
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| Capsule Dimensions | Impedance | SPL/Noise |
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| Diameter n/a |
200 Ohms (Low) | Max SPL: 156 dB Self-noise: 13.0 dB(A) |
| Weight | Length | Max Diameter | Interface(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 280g (9.88oz) | 160mm (6.30'') | 55mm (2.17'') |
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