AKG C414 XLS Condenser Microphone

With the introduction of the Next Generation C414 B-XL models, AKG sets new benchmarks for useful features, improved technical specifications, ease of use and available accessories. All of these improvements are answers to requests from ever-demanding recording studios, broadcast stations and concert engineers, but with the basic sonic character of the legendary C414 unaltered.

• High sound pressure level capability and wide dynamic range
• Completely immune to electrostatic and electromagnetic interference from digital gear, computer monitors, etc. thanks to solid metal housing and transformerless output stage
• Three switchable bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation pads with LEDs for quick visual indication
• All switchable components operate in low impedance circuits for ultra-high reliability even in extremely humid conditions

• Polar pattern Omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure eight
• Sensitivity 23 mV/Pa (-33 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 (A-weighted) 88 dB
• Preattenuation pad -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 48 V phantom power to DIN/IEC
• Powering approximately 4.5 mA
• Dynamic range 134 dB minimum
• 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)