The AKG C414 XLII is a versatile large-diaphragm condenser microphone of reference class. It offers five polar patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid, wide cardioid, hypercardioid, and figure-eight. Additionally, four intermediate settings can be selected, with the current setting displayed via an LED. There are also three pad switches and three high-pass filters. This great flexibility allows the microphone to be perfectly adapted to various recording situations.
Its sound is open and high-resolution with a slight presence boost. The AKG C414 XLII is excellent for recording vocals and solo instruments. The recordings stand out well in the mix even without any adjustments. Quiet passages are captured transparently and nuanced thanks to the extremely low self-noise. The high maximum sound pressure level also makes it suitable for recording drums, particularly as an overhead microphone or for snare and hi-hat.
The AKG C414 XLII is also suitable for demanding live use. A lock mode prevents accidental adjustments of the settings through a button lock. The peak hold LED reliably indicates electronic overload, even with the shortest signal peaks.
The microphone comes in a metal case with an elastic suspension, pop filter, windscreen, and dust protection bag. The AKG C414 XLII is also available as a specially matched stereo set.
Microphone type | Studio microphone |
Microphone Application | Studio |
Microphone features | 12 dB reduction, 18 dB reduction, 6 dB reduction, Peak Hold LED, Switchable polar pattern, two step high pass filter |
Audio channel | Mono |
Audio outputs | XLR |
Signal transmission | Cable |
Documents | Manual.pdf |
Item number | 5713059 |
Manufacturer | AKG Pro |
Category | Microphones |
Manufacturer no. | C414 XLII |
Release date | 23.12.2013 |
Exact colour description | Gold, Grey |
Microphone type | Studio microphone |
Microphone Application | Studio |
Microphone features | 12 dB reduction, 18 dB reduction, 6 dB reduction, Peak Hold LED, Switchable polar pattern, two step high pass filter |
Converter principle | Capacitor, Large diaphragm |
Polar pattern | Ball, Bi-directional or Figure of 8, Cardioid, Hypercardioid, Width Kidney |
Audio channel | Mono |
Impedance | 200 Ω |
Sound Pressure Level | 158 dB |
Self-noise | 6.60 dBA |
Frequency range | 20 - 20000 Hz |
Audio outputs | XLR |
Signal transmission | Cable |
Power supply | Phantom Power Supply |
Country of origin | Hungary |
CO₂ emissions | 9.66 kg |
Climate contribution | CHF 0.23 |
Scope of delivery | Dust bag, Microphone holder, Pop screen, Suitcase, Windbreak |
Width | 50 mm |
Diameter | 38 mm |
Height | 160 mm |
Weight | 300 g |
Length | 29 cm |
Width | 23 cm |
Height | 13.50 cm |
Weight | 1.52 kg |
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