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AKG C414 XLS Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

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SKU: C414XLS

Product Description

The AKG C414 is truly a legendary microphone and probably one of the most recorded microphones ever manufactured.  A favourite of the BBC for years, this versatile microphone should be part of any engineer's arsenal!

Key Features

  • Nine selectable pickup patterns enable 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 shortest signal path and extra protection against moisture
  • Designed, engineered and built in Vienna, Austria

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AKG's legendary C 414 needs no introduction – it is a tool found in most recording studios and has been used on thousands of hit records; it's been on stage with artists of every musical genre and is also used by leading broadcast facilities the world over.

For over 60 years, leading musicians and engineers have used legendary AKG microphones to capture their sound so their audience hears every nuance. The C 414 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.

The new models C 414 XLS and C 414 XL II offer nine pickup patterns which enable to choose the perfect setting for every application. For live-sound applications and permanent installations all controls can be disabled easily for trouble-free use. A Peak Hold LED displays even shortest overload peaks.

The C 414 XLS maintains the sonic character of the legendary C 414 B-ULS, the longest-lived C 414 model. Engineered for highest linearity and neutral sound, it is the most universal and versatile large diaphragm microphone for decades. Widely used for accurate, beautifully detailed pickup of any acoustic instrument the new C 414 XLS combines proven reference quality, leading-edge technology and state-of-the-art components. The C 414 comes complete with carrying case, pop filter, windscreen, and spider-type shock mount.

In the Box 

  • Pop Filter
  • Wind Cover
  • Shock Mount
  • Carry Case

Specifications 

  • Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Figure of eight, Hypercardioid, Omnidirectional, and Wide Cardioid
  • Audio frequency bandwidth: 20 - 20000 Hz
  • Equivalent noise level: 6 dB-A
  • Sensitivity: 23 mV/Pa
  • Signal to Noise: 88 dB-A
  • Preattenuation Pad: -6; -12; -18 dB
  • Bass cut filter: 160; 80; 40 Hz
  • Electrical impedance: 200 Ohms
  • Recommended load impedance: 2200 Ohms
  • Type: Balanced XLR (3-pin, Male)
  • Instrument: Vocals, Piano/Strings, Horns/Woodwinds
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Written by Ollie Mason

Specifications
Brand
AKG
Capsule Type
Condenser
Instrument
VocalsInstrument
Polar Pattern
CardioidHyper CardioidFigure 8Omni
Includes Shockmount
Yes
Diaphragm Size
Large

Customer Reviews

4.9

13 reviews

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Mr. John Ive26th Sep 2021

Now my g0-to microphones having worked through many others. Super clean and flexible with multiple patterns including hyper-cardioid,

Value 4Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer3rd May 2021

Huge boost to my studio setup. A real workhorse mic that is extremely versatile. Great to have multiple polar patterns available.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Edward Burfield20th Mar 2021

Amazingly versatile studio microphone, adaptable to most recording needs!

Value 4Looks 5Sound 5

John I6th Mar 2021

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Mr Mark Hempsell19th Jun 2020

It is clear why the C414 is a legend, it is doing a wonderful job and is now my go to microphone.

Value 4Looks 4Durability 4Sound 5

Mr Andrew Steel31st Oct 2019

Value 4Looks 4Durability 4Sound 5

Trusted Customer10th Oct 2019

Top quality microphone. Really like it

Trusted Customer16th Aug 2019

Good all round microphone big improvement on previous one I had

A Hopper3rd Mar 2019

Top quality mic, comes with a decent set of accessories along with the results of testing from the factory (which is pretty nice). Sounds pretty great

Trusted Customer14th Feb 2014

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