A studio classic, voiced for vocal reproduction and distance miking of instruments.
The re-invention of a classic! The C414B-XLII from AKG is a product of over 25 years worth of development and refinement, and is specifically tailored for vocals. The C414B-XLII utilizes AKGs classic "C-12" capsule for amazing detail and silky smooth top end. Fans of the classic 414-TLII will enjoy the same legendary sound along with handy new features such as a built in overload light, digital switching of pads and patterns (no more "pops"!), as well as a lower noise floor, extended frequency response and more! AKG...just sounds better.
It's a studio standard and now better than ever a must for your mic locker. Order today.
Detailed Product Description
AKG C414B XLII
A classic microphone with a distinctive timbre especially designed for recording of solo vocals and solo instruments.
With the introduction of the NeXt Generation C 414 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 C 414 unaltered.
Detailed Product Features
- Voiced for vocal reproduction
- High sensitivity and extremely low noise
- High sound pressure level capability and wide dynamic range
- 5 switchable polar patterns
- Completely immune to electrostatic and electromagnetic interference from digital gear, computer monitors, etc.
- 2-color LEDs provide quick visual monitoring of polar pattern and output overload
- 3 switchable bass cut filters and 3 pre-attenuation pads with LEDs
- All switchable components operate in low-impedance circuits
- Elastic capsule suspension greatly minimizes structurally transmitted noise
Detailed Product Specifications
- Bass cut filter slope: 12 dB/octave at 40 Hz and 80 Hz; 6 dB/octave at 160 Hz
- Connector: 3-pin XLR to IEC
- Current consumption: approximately 4.5 mA
- Dimensions: 50 x 38 x 160 mm (2.0 x 1.5 x 6.3 in.)
- Dynamic range: 134 dB minimum
- Environment: Temperature range: -10° C to +60° C (14° F to 140° F) Relative humidity: 95% (+20° C/68° F), 85% (+60° C/140° F)
- Equivalent noise level: 6 dB-A (0 dB preattenuation) (DIN 45 412, A-weighted)
- Equivalent noise level (CCIR 468-2): 20 dB (0 dB preattenuation)
- Frequency range: 20 to 20,000 Hz (see frequency response traces)
- Impedance: <=200 ohms
- Max. SPL: 200/400/800/1600 Pa = 140/146/152/158 dB SPL (0/-6/-12/-18 dB) (for 0.5% THD)
- Net weight: 300 g (10.6 oz.)
- Polar pattern: Omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure eight
- Preattenuation pad: -6 dB, -12 dB, -18 dB, switchable
- Recommended load impedance: >= 2,200 ohms
- Sensitivity: 23 mV/Pa (-33 dBV) ± 0.5 dB
- Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted): 88 dB
- Supply voltage: 48 V phantom power to DIN/IEC
- Type: 1-inch large-diaphragm pressure gradient microphone