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C 414 XLS Microphone Sets

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9 polar patternsAKG Acoustics C 414 XLS

Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

The C414-XLS is a multipattern FET condenser microphone, the latest in the ULS/XLS series of “linear/neutral” studio microphones. The primary new feature of the revised mic is that it offers 9 polar patterns, rather than five.

Pattern for pattern, the frequency response of the XLS matches that of the B-XLS. The self-noise is the same, 6dBA. The new mic is slightly less sensitive (20mV/Pa) than the B-XLS (23mV/Pa).

The pattern, pad, and filter are selected via pushbutton controls on the body of the microphone. Current selections are indicated by LEDs. As on the B-XLS, the controls can be locked to prevent accidental reconfiguration during handling.

The clip indicator LED introduced on the B-XLS is improved on the XLS, in that the LED stays lit for 3 seconds.

C 414 XLS Cutaway ViewLike the B-XLS, the new XLS employs surface-mount components within its circuit boards.

The amplifier circuit is a low-noise design, making the mic one of the lowest-noise mics we have seen (6dBA regardless of pattern).

C 414 XLS KitThe mic ships with a shockmount (AKG p/n H 85), a detachable pop filter (p/n PF 80), a foam windscreen (p/n W414), and a “Soundtool” suitcase.

The C 414 XLS is also available in matched stereo pairs (p/n C 414 XLS/ST).

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The mic was released in 2009.

Specifications

Frequency Response - OmnidirectionalClick Graph to Compare!
C 414 XLS Omnidirectional Frequency Response Chart
Frequency Response - CardioidClick Graph to Compare!
C 414 XLS Cardioid Frequency Response Chart
Frequency Response - HypercardioidClick Graph to Compare!
C 414 XLS Hypercardioid Frequency Response Chart
Frequency Response - BidirectionalClick Graph to Compare!
C 414 XLS Bidirectional Frequency Response Chart
Frequency Response - Wide CardioidClick Graph to Compare!
C 414 XLS Wide Cardioid Frequency Response Chart
Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
Omnidirectional (20 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz)
Cardioid (20 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz)
Hypercardioid (20 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz)
Bidirectional (20 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz)
Wide Cardioid (20 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz)
  • Pad: -6dB (Via Switch)
  • Pad: -12dB (Via Switch)
  • Pad: -18dB (Via Switch)
  • Filter: -12 dB/octave @ 40 Hz (Via Switch)
  • Filter: -12 dB/octave @ 80 Hz (Via Switch)
  • Filter: -6 dB/octave @160 Hz (Via Switch)
Capsule Dimensions Impedance SPL/Noise
Diameter n/a
 200 Ohms (Low) Max SPL: 158 dB
Self-noise: 6.0 dB(A)
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
300g (10.58oz) 160mm (6.30'') n/a
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Requires phantom power
  • Phantom voltage: 48v

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