AKG C414 B-XLS Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone - Used

Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Five Switchable Polar Patterns. In Used, Mint Condition

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There have been multiple AKG 414's over the years that have slightly different specs and slight tweeks to the sound. The current offerings are the 414 XLS (black grille) and 414 XLII (gold grille). They both sound like 414's of the past, but they are tuned to be slightly different with different purposes in mind.

If you are looking for the more neutral, detailed and flat sound for recording everything from strings, pianos, vocals and choirs, the XLS is probably more your speed. Engineered to have a very neutral and detailed response, the XLS will accurately reproduce your source without compromise.

AKG calls the XLII (gold grille) more of a C12, and while it is brighter and more exciting than a the XLS (black grille) version, we wouldn't quite go so far as to call it a C12. The XLII does have a more exciting top end, slightly pushed and more open which can really shine for lead vocals, lead instruments or anything that you want to "POP" in the mix. The low end on the XLII is also slightly pushed as well which can lower "nasal" vocals. This is the mic if you are having trouble getting instruments to sit "up" in a mix.

Both mics have been built to very similar specs and features with the 9 polar patterns, High Pass filters and switchable pads. This makes both ideal for quiet vocals to loud drum kits.

From AKG Microphones

This large-diaphragm condenser microphone has been designed on the basis of feedback from sound engineers who have used the C 12A, C 12B, C 414comb, C 414EB-P 48, C 414B-ULS, and C 414B-TL II microphones in recording studios around the world for years. Using advanced, reliable components that provide more functions in the same space, the C 414B-XLS meets the highest professional standards and will withstand the typical tough handling in the recording studio for many years.

The electronic circuitry of the microphone has been redesigned to achieve completely linear transfer characteristics of all electrical parameters. Extremely low self-noise and high headroom add up to a dynamic range of approximately 134 dB (A-weighted) that is far superior to figures quoted for conventional condenser microphones and other studio equipment. 1 Safety/Description 16 C 414B-XLS / C 414B-XL II Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1.4.1 Controls Note: Fig. 1: Polar pattern selector. A dual-diaphragm transducer allows you to select one of several polar patterns. The diaphragm is made of a plastic foil that is gold-sputtered on one side only to prevent shorting to the back electrode even at extremely high sound pressure levels. The all-metal body adds to the rejection of RF interference so you can use the microphone near transmitter stations, along with wireless microphones or other communications equipment.

Engineered for highest linearity and neutral sound
for beautifully detailed recording of vocals and any acoustic instrument

Five selectable polar patterns
for the perfect setting for every application

Three attenuation levels (-6,-12,-18dB)
for close-up recording or high-output sources of up to 158dB SPL

Three different switchable bass-cut filters
to reduce wind noise, subsonic noise or proximity effect

Type:	1-inch large-diaphragm pressure gra dient microphone
Polar patterns:	omni, wide cardioid, cardioid, hyper cardioid , figure eight (selectable)
Open-circuit sensitivity:	23 mV/Pa (-33 dBV ± 0.5 dB)
Frequency range:	20 to 20,000 Hz (see frequency response traces)
Impedance:	≤ 200 ohms
Recommended load impedance:	≥ 2200 ohms
Bass cut filter slopes:	12 dB/octave at 40 Hz and 80 Hz; 6 dB/octave at 160 Hz
Preattenuation pads:	-6 dB, -12 dB, -18 dB (selectable)
Equivalent noise level to CCIR 468-2:	20 dB (0 dB preattenuation)
Equivalent noise level to DIN 45 412 (A-weighted):	6 dB-A (0 dB preattenuation)
Signal/noise ratio re 1 Pa (A-weighted):	88 dB
Max. SPL for 0.5% THD:	200/400/800/1600 Pa 140/146/152/158 dB SPL (0/-6/-12/-18 dB preattenuation)
Dynamic range:	134 dB min.
Max. output level:	5 V rms (+14 dBV)
Environment: temperature:	-10°C to +60°C R.H.: 95% (+20°C); 85% (+60°C)
Powering:	48 V phantom power to DIN/IEC
Current consumption:	approx. 4.5 mA
Connector:	3-pin XLR (pin 2 hot)
Dimensions:	50 x 38 x 160 mm / 2 x 1.5 x 6.3 in.
Net weight:	300 g / 10.6 oz.

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