AKG C414 XLII

Reference Multipattern Condenser Microphone

The C414 XLII multi-pattern condenser microphone offers a choice of nine polar patterns for the perfect sonic capture for every application. A peak hold LED displays even the shortest overload peaks. For live sound applications and permanent installations, all controls can easily be disabled for trouble-free use.

The C414 XLII version differs from the C414 XLS version in one major respect – the capsule. The C414 XLII's slight presence boost and impressive spatial reproduction are both similar to the legendary AKG C12 microphone from 1953.

Features

• Sonic character of the famous AKG C12
• Nine selectable polar patterns
• Three attenuation levels (-6/-12/-18dB)
• Three switchable different bass-cut filters
• Overload warning with audio peak hold LED

Specifications

• Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Figure of eight, Hypercardioid, Omnidirectional, and Wide Cardioid
• Audio frequency bandwidth: 20 - 20000 Hz
• Equivalent noise level: 6 dB-A
• Sensitivity: 23 mV/Pa
• Signal to Noise: 88 dB-A
• Preattenuation Pad: -6; -12; -18 dB
• Bass cut filter: 160; 80; 40 Hz
• Electrical impedance: 200 Ohms
• Recommended load impedance: 2200 Ohms

Design

• Finish: dark gray/gold

Audio Output

• Type: Balanced XLR
• Gender: Male
• Contacts: 3-pin

Powering Interface

• Voltage: 44 to 52 V
• Current: 4.5 mA

Application

• Pro Studio: Yes

Instrument

• Vocals: Yes
• Piano / Strings: Yes
• Horns / Woodwinds: Yes