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Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Nine Switchable Polar Patterns
$1,880.00
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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. The 414 is an easy choice for your studio, but talk to us so we can help you pick the right version!
Engineered for highest linearity and neutral sound
for beautifully detailed recording of vocals and any acoustic instrument
Nine 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
Overload warning with audio peak hold LED
to detect shortest audio peaks
Around the world recording studios, radio and TV stations, opera houses and famous stages count on AKG products. Internationally known musicians and show-stars have frequently been seen using our high-quality microphones and headphones for many decades. Today AKG is one of the leading manufacturers of high-quality microphones, headphones and wireless-equipment. Listed below is the brief story of one of the most famous brands in the professional audio-world. AKG, founded in Vienna by Dr. Rudolf Goerike and Ernst Pless, soon became one of the biggest players in the world of sound. Today AKG is synonymous with good sound, stands for passion in music providing the highest quality and ongoing innovation in the world of music. The company was founded in 1947 and within months, the first AKG microphones were being used in radio stations, theatres and Jazz-Clubs. The products (the AKG DYN Series) were at that time manufactured by hand by five workers. In 1949, the first AKG headphones came on the market. Then, in the early fifties AKG made a breakthrough with several new products: Totally new technologies like the world’s first high quality condenser microphone, the D 12 with its cardioid characteristics, the world’s first remote-controlled multi-pattern capacitor microphone, the C 12 and the D 36 made acoustic history. One of the first customers of the famous C 12 microphone was the BBC in London.
AKG C414 XLS Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone Features at a Glance:
Microphone Type | Condenser |
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Polar Pattern | Omni, Wide Cardioid, Cardioid, Hypercardioid, Figure-8 |
Diaphragm Size | 1" (25.4mm) |
Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz |
Max SPL | 140dB (158dB w/18dB Pad) |
Output Impedance | 200 ohms |
Signal to Noise Ratio | 88dB (A weighted) |
Self Noise | 6dB (A weighted) |
Low Cut Filter | 40Hz, 80Hz (-12dB/octave), 160Hz (-6dB/octave) |
Pads | -6dB, -12dB, -18dB |
Color | Dark Grey/Silver |
Connector | XLR |
Weight | 0.66 lbs. |
Included Accessories | Stand Mount, Shock Mount, Pop Screen, Windscreen, Carry Case |