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OmnidirectionalCardioidHypercardioidBidirectionalAKG Acoustics C 414 B-XLS

MSRP: $1,080 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

AKG Acoustics C 414 B-XLS

Description

  • High sensitivity and extremely low self noise
  • Five switchable polar patterns for placement and application flexibility
  • Two-color LEDs provide quick visual indication of selected polar pattern and output overload
  • Elastic capsule suspension greatly minimizes structurally-transmitted noise from chassis vibration
  • H 85 professional shock mount/stand adapter, PF 80 external pop filter and W 414 X external windscreen.

A reference-quality microphone especially used for accurate, beautifully-detailed pickup of any acoustic instrument.

With the introduction of the NeXt Generation C 414 B-XL models, AKG sets new benchmarks for useful features, improved technical specifications, ease of use and available accessories. All of these improvements are answers to requests from ever-demanding recording studios, broadcast stations and concert engineers, but with the basic sonic character of the legendary C 414 unaltered.

Additional features:

  • High sound pressure level capability and wide dynamic range
  • Completely immune to electrostatic and electromagnetic interference from digital gear, computer monitors, etc. thanks to solid metal housing and transformerless output stage
  • Three switchable bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation pads with LEDs for quick visual indication
  • All switchable components operate in low impedance circuits for ultra-high reliability even in extremely humid conditions
  • Optional R 414 remote control unit (under development) offers full control of all switchable parameters via standard microphone cable and 3-pin XLR-type connectors

Also available in a matched stereo pair (model C 414 B-XLS/ST).

The AKG Acoustics C 414 B-XLS is also known as: C414B-XLS, C 414 B-XLS.

Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
  • Omnidirectional (20 to 20,000 Hz)
  • Cardioid (20 to 20,000 Hz)
  • Hypercardioid (20 to 20,000 Hz)
  • Bidirectional (20 to 20,000 Hz)
  • Pad: -6 dB pad (Via Switch)
  • Pad: -12 dB pad (Via Switch)
  • Pad: -18 dB pad (Via Switch)
  • Filter: 12 dB/octave at 40 Hz (Via Switch)
  • Filter: 12 dB/octave at 80 Hz (Via Switch)
  • Filter: 6 dB/octave at 160 Hz (Via Switch)
Diaphragm size Impedance Max SPL
24mm (0.94'') 200 Ohms (Low (50-1000 Ohms)) 200 dB
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
300g (10.58oz) 160mm (6.30'') 50mm (1.97'')
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Requires Phantom Power
  • Phantom voltage: 48v

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