Product Overview
A classic redone with state-of-the-art components with 9 selectable pickup patterns, lock mode, and more.
- Upgrade of the AKG C 414, a legend since 1971
Nine selectable pickup patterns enables to choose the perfect setting for every application
Lock Mode: all controls can be disabled easily for trouble-free use
Peak Hold LED even detects shortest overload peaks
Incredible Dynamic Range of 152dB
Three switchable different bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation levels
Leading-edge technology and state-of-the-art components ensure shortest signal path and extra protection against moisture
Designed, engineered, and built in Vienna, Austria
Excellent for:
Lead vocals
Lead instruments
Choir miking
Drum overhead miking
Classic music recording
Product Details
AKG C 414 XL II Condenser Microphone
The AKG C 414 XL II condenser microphone is the successor to the famous AKG C 414 B-TL II mic. The AKG C 414 XL II mic shows the unique sonic signature of the highly sought after AKG C 12 which enables lead vocals and solo instruments to be placed even in a dense mix. The unrivaled up-front sound is also well-known for distant miking applications like classic music recording or drum ambience miking.
The XL II mic version differs from the XLS version in one major respect—the capsule. Both the slight presence boost and the impressive spatial reproduction is similar to the legendary AKG C 12 microphones.
The AKG C 414 XL II offers 9 pickup patterns for you to choose the perfect setting for every application. For live-sound applications and permanent installations, all controls can be disabled easily enabling trouble-free use. A Peak-Hold LED displays even shortest overload peaks.
AKG ships the C 414 XL II microphone complete with carrying case, pop filter, windscreen, and a spider-type shock mount.
For over 60 years, leading musicians and engineers have used legendary AKG microphones to capture their sound so their audience hears every nuance. The C 414 family has been one of the world's most widely-used and respected studio and stage microphones in audio history. AKG has continually set new benchmarks for useful features, improved technical specifications, and ease of use to answer requests from ever-demanding recording studios, broadcast stations, and audio engineers.
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- Polar pattern: Omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure eight and 4 intermediate settings
Frequency range: 20 to 20,000Hz
Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34dBV) ± 0.5dB
Max. SPL: 200/400/800/1600 Pa = 140/146/152/158dB (0/-6/-12/-18dB) for 0.5% THD
Equivalent noise level: 6dB-A (0dB preattenuation) (IEC 60268-4)
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted): 88dB
Preattenuation pad: 0dB, -6dB, -12dB, -18dB, switchable
Bass cut filter slope: 12dB/octave at 40Hz and 80Hz; 6dB/octave at 160Hz
Impedance: <=200 ohms
Recommended load impedance: >= 2,200 ohms
Supply voltage: 48 V phantom power to DIN/IEC
Powering: approximately 4 mA
Connector: 3-pin XLR to IEC
Finish: dark grey/gold
Dimensions: 50mm x 38mm x 160mm (2.0" x 1.5" x 6.3")
Net weight: 300g (10.6oz.)
