AKG C414 XLII
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AKG
C414 XLII
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The AKG C414 XLII is a workhorse mic, plain and simple. Its versatility is incredible—from vocals to acoustic instruments and even drum overheads, it handles everything with a refined, professional sound. It's a fantastic choice for serious recording engineers and vocalists who need a mic that can do it all without sacrificing quality.
Product Description
- AKG C414 XLII
- Condenser Large Diaphragm Microphone
- Successor to the C 414B-TLII
- Now with 9 switchable polar patterns (cardioid
- wide-cardioid
- hypercardioid
- omnidirectional
- figure-8 + 4 intermediate positions)
- Frequency range: 20 - 20
- 000 Hz
- Dynamic range: 140 dB(SPL) max
- Improved detail above 4kHz
- Lock mode to save the settings
- Peak-Hold display
- Status LEDs
- 3-Way switchable bass cut filter (0/40/80/160 Hz)
- 3 Preattenuation pads (0/-6/-12/-18 dB)
- Microphone capsule: CK12
- Transformerless XLR Output (FET)
- Incl. elastic mount (H85)
- pop filter (PF80)
- windshield (W414X) and aluminium case
- • Exceptional detail retrieval, especially above 4kHz, enhancing clarity.
- • The CK12 capsule delivers a classic, smooth, and present vocal tone.
- • Nine polar patterns offer unmatched versatility for various recording scenarios.
- • Robust build quality with a FET transformerless output for clean, low-noise operation.
- • Can be slightly hyper-sensitive, requiring careful gain staging to avoid clipping.
- • The large capsule size makes it less ideal for close-miking in tight spaces.
- • The price point puts it in a premium-priced category for many home studios.
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