AKG C 414 B-XL II

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.

AKG C 414 B-XL II Features :

• 1-inch large-diaphragm pressure gradient microphone
• 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
• Includes professional shock mount/stand adapter, external pop filter, and external windscreen
• Includes aluminum case
• Also available in matched stereo pairs

AKG has almost completely eliminated structurally-transmitted vibrations that interfere and color the sound, thanks to a new elastic capsule suspension system. This ensures the C 414 B-XL II is as free of mechanical noise and vibration as possible.

With your choice of omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, or figure eight patterns, the C 414 B-XL II will quickly become one of the most-used mics in your collection! And verifying your selected pattern is easy: a two-color LED provides a quick visual indication of the current pattern. Plus, an additional output overload LED gives you an immediate warning of mic clipping situations.

All of these improvements to the C 414 B-XL II are answers to requests from ever-demanding recording studios, broadcast stations and concert engineers, but AKG has accomplished them without altering the basic sonic character that makes the legendary C 414 one of the most in-demand mics in the busines.

AKG C 414 B-XL II Specifications :

• Selectable Polar patterns :  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.)