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AKG C 414 XLS

AKG C 414 XLS

The C214 professional large-diaphragm condenser microphone has been designed as a cost-effective alternative to the high-end C414 family. Like the C414, the C214 offers a supreme one-inch capsule on an integrated suspension to reduce mechanical noise. A switchable 20dB attenuation pad allows recording of loud sources of up to 156dB SPL. A switchable bass-cut filter allows close-up recording with almost no proximity effect. The C214 captures sound by combining one capsule of the legendary C414 dual-capsule system and the patented AKG Back-Plate Technology, resulting in an outstanding performance close to the famous C414 XLII.

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  • Omni, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure eight, and four intermediate pickup patterns
  • Lock Mode disables all controls easily for live and installation use
  • Incredible Dynamic Range of 152 dB
  • Three different bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation levels
  • Peak Hold LED detects even shortest overload peaks
  • Includes carrying case, pop filter, windscreen, and spider-type shock mount
  • Frequency range: 20 to 20 000 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV) +/- 0.5 dB
  • Max. SPL: 200/400/800/1600 Pa = 140/146/152/158 dB (0/-6/-12/-18 dB) for 0.5% THD
  • Equivalent noise level: 6 dB-A (0 dB preattenuation) (IEC 60268-4)
  • Signal/noise ratio: 88 dB
  • Preattenuation pad: 0 dB, -6 dB, -12 dB, -18 dB, switchable
  • Bass cut filter slope: 12 dB/octave at 40 Hz and 80 Hz; 6 dB/octave at 160 Hz
  • Impedance: <=200 ohms
  • Recommended load impedance: >= 2,200 ohms
  • Powering: approximately 4 mA
  • Connector: 3-pin XLR to IEC
  • Dimensions: 50 x 38 x 160 mm (2.0 x 1.5 x 6.3 in.)
  • Net weight: 300g (10.6oz.)
  • Requires +48V phantom power

Technical Specification

  • Microphone Type:Condenser
  • 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
  • Sensitivity:23 mV/Pa
  • 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
  • Dimensions:6.29" x 1.96"
  • Weight:0.66 lbs.
  • Included Accessories:Stand Mount, Shock Mount, Pop Screen, Windscreen, Carry Case
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