Engineered for engineers. Theres a reason the C414 has been a studio mainstay since 1971. The AKG C414 XLS Condenser Microphone delivers a combination of versatility detail and sound quality like few other microphones can. Every subtlety and nuance in your source audio is captured flawlessly by the C414 with pristine reproduction and almost no self noise. A single mic for any recording application. The C414 XLS maintains the legendary AKG standard for sound adding a variable polar pattern pad and high pass filter to adapt the mic to any situation. A total of nine polar patterns are achievable by the simple switch on the front of the mic. Why buy nine different microphones when the C414 can do it all?
A studio mainstay since 1971 Between 1971 and today studios have changed a lot. Recording engineers from that time would hardly recognise most of the technology we use today. One thing they would recognise? The AKG C414. Throughout the 80s and 90s computers and DAWs replaced tape recorders CDs and MP3 files replaced vinyl and cassettes. Through a technological and musical revolution the AKG C414 microphone proved to be irreplaceable. A whole studio in one mic A well equipped studio will have a variety of microphones with different polar patterns. Each polar pattern has ideal uses and can help to capture a variety of sources in the best way. So why are some microphones limited to one? The AKG C414 lets you choose from five standard polar patterns – omnidirectional wide cardioid cardioid hypercardioid and figure of eight. You can even blend between each pair for an additional four hybrid patterns giving an impressive nine in total. With nine polar patterns the C414 is not only equipped to take on any modern studio application but can also be used for a variety of stereo techniques. You can record stereo audio on a film location with a mid-side set or blumlein pair in the morning and then take your C414 to the studio and capture a vocal session in the afternoon. Do it all with one microphone. Intuitive reliable use and easy monitoring Changing and monitoring the settings on the AKG C414 is simple and intuitive. All you need to do is press one side of the switch and the LEDs will show you what polar pattern pad level or filter frequency is currently being used. For live or installation situations all the switches can be disabled keeping your settings the same even if the microphone is accidentally bumped. The included pad lets you record even loud sound sources up to 158 dB SPL – dont let loud drummers cause you problems anymore! Whats included? H85 Universal Shockmount W414 Windscreen PF80 Pop Filter Metal Carrying Case Reviews “Over the few weeks Ive had these mics I havent found anything they do badly and Ive found lots of things they do well.” soundonsound.com Read the full review here. “The best-sounding all-purpose studio microphones to come along the new C 414s are ready for action! They handled everything that I threw at them and returned superb-sounding recordings ready for mix.” mixonline.com Read the full review here. Features Engineered for highest linearity and neutral sound Nine selectable polar patterns Three attenuation levels (-6-12-18dB) Three different switchable bass-cut filters Overload warning with audio peak hold LED Ideal for live & studio applications Specifications General Audio Frequency Bandwidth: 20 to 20000 Hz Sensitivity: 23 mV/Pa Equivalent Noise Level: 6 dB-A Signal to Noise: 88 dB-A Pre-attenuation Pad: -6; -12; -18 dB Bass Cut Filter: 160; 80; 40 Hz Electrical Impedance: 200 Ohms Recommended Load Impedance: 2200 Ohms 3059X00050 Polar Patterns Polar Pattern: omnidirectional; wide cardioid; cardioid; hypercardioid; figure eight Number:9 Powering Interface Voltage: 44 to 52 V Current: 4.5 mA Audio Output Type: Balanced XLR Gender: Male Contacts: 3-pin Design Finish: dark gray/silver Physical Length: 38 mm Width: 50 mm Height: 160 mm Net Weight: 300 g
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