AKG C414 XLS Large Diaphragm Studio-Standard Condenser Microphone

AKG's legendary C414 needs no introduction - it is a tool found in most recording studios and has been used on thousands of hit records; it's been on stage with artists of every musical genre and is also used by leading broadcast facilities the world over.

For over 60 years, leading musicians and engineers have used legendary AKG microphones to capture their sound so their audience hears every nuance. The C414 family has been one of the world's most widely-used and respected studio and stage microphones in audio history. AKG has continually set new benchmarks for useful features, improved technical specifications and ease of use to answer requests from ever-demanding recording studios, broadcast stations and audio engineers.

The new models C414 XLS and C414 XL II offer nine pickup patterns which enable to choose the perfect setting for every application. For live-sound applications and permanent installations all controls can be disabled easily for trouble-free use. A Peak Hold LED displays even shortest overload peaks.

The C414 XLS maintains the sonic character of the legendary C414 B-ULS, the longest-lived C414 model. Engineered for highest linearity and neutral sound, it is the most universal and versatile large-diaphragm microphone for decades. Widely used for accurate, beautifully detailed pickup of any acoustic instrument the new C414 XLS combines proven reference quality, leading-edge technology and state-of-the-art components.

The C414 comes complete with carrying case, pop filter, windscreen, and spider-type shock mount.

Same Day Music is an authorized dealer of AKG products.

Polar pattern: omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure eight and 4 intermediate settings

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

Pre-attenuation 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

Supply voltage: 48V phantom power to DIN/IEC

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: 300 g (10.6 oz.)
Patent(s): Electrostatic transducer (Patent no. AT 395.225, DE 4.103.784, JP 2.815.488)

Same Day Music is an authorized dealer of AKG products.

Shipping Weights and Dimensions

Shipping Weight: 5 lbs

Shipping Dimensions: 11 x 9 x 5 in

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