AKG C 414 XLS/ST

Perfect twins for stereo recording of any acoustic instruments in studio and on stage. The C414 XLS reference multi-pattern condenser microphone offers a choice of nine polar patterns for the perfect sonic capture for every application. The C414 XLS maintains the sonic character of the legendary C414 B-ULS, the most popular AKG C414 version since 1971. Engineered for highest linearity and neutral sound, it has been the most versatile large-diaphragm microphone for decades.

ENGINEERED FOR HIGHEST LINEARITY AND NEUTRAL SOUND:

• for beautifully detailed recording of vocals and any acoustic instrument

NINE SELECTABLE POLAR PATTERNS:

• for the perfect setting for every application

THREE ATTENUATION LEVELS (-6,-12,-18DB):

• for close-up recording or high-output sources of up to 158dB SPL

THREE DIFFERENT SWITCHABLE BASS-CUT FILTERS:

• to reduce wind noise, subsonic noise or proximity effect

OVERLOAD WARNING WITH AUDIO PEAK HOLD LED:

• to detect shortest audio peaks

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• 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

• Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Figure of eight, Hypercardioid, Omnidirectional, and Wide Cardioid

DIMENSIONS:

• Length: 38 mm

• Width: 50 mm

• Height: 160 mm

• Net Weight: 300 g

DESIGN:

• Finish: dark gray/silver

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

THE C414 XLS MATCHED PAIR STEREO SET PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 2 x C414 XLS

• 2 x Elastic spider suspensions

• 2x Stand adapter

• 2 x Windscreen

• 1 x Stereo mounting bar

• Aluminum carrying case