AKG C 414 B-XLS

A reference-quality microphone especially used for accurate, beautifully-detailed pickup of any acoustic instrument.

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 C414B-XLS 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
• Three switchable bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation pads with LEDs for quick visual indication
• Includes professional shock mount/stand adapter and external windscreen

The C 414 B-XLS offers a new degree of reference mic perfection in many difficult recording situations. It is ideal for capturing the wide frequency ranges and broad dynamics of choirs, double basses, cellos and violins, tubas and french horns (and almost all other brass instruments), and Saxophone, clarinet and flute.

With your choice of omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, or figure eight patterns, the C 414 B-XLS 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 on the C 414 B-XLS gives you an immediate warning of mic clipping.

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-XLS is as free of mechanical noise and vibration as possible.

All of these improvements to the C 414 B-XLS 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 business!

AKG C 414 B-XLS 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    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.)