Microphones :: AKG Microphones

The legendary C 414 is a tool found in most recording studios and has been used on thousands of hit records; it's been on stage with artists of every musical genre and is also used by leading broadcast facilities the world over. The C 414 family has been one of the world's most widely-used and respected studio and stage microphones in audio history. New useful features and even greater ease of use are the answer to the demands from our ever–growing customer base all over the world.

The new C 414 XLS offer nine pickup patterns that enable it to choose the perfect setting for every application. For live-sound applications and fixed installations, all controls can be disabled easily for trouble-free use, and the peak hold LED displays even the shortest overload peaks. Both mics have three switchable bass cut filters as well as three pre-attenuation levels that allow lead vocals and solo instruments to be placed in even the densest mixes.

The C 414 XLS maintains the sonic character of the legendary C 414 B-ULS, the longest-lived C 414 model. Engineered for the highest linearity and neutral sound, it is the most universal and versatile large diaphragm microphone released in decades. Widely used for accurate, beautifully detailed pickup of any acoustic instrument, the new C 414 XLS combines proven reference quality, leading-edge technology and state-of-the-art components.

The C 414 comes complete with everything you need to create great sound recordings, including: a carrying case, a pop filter, a windscreen, and a spider-type shock mount. In addition, AKG offers both the XLII and XLS in stereo sets. The stereo sets are created by AKG's sophisticated matching method for stunning, threedimensional recordings.

AKG's legendary one-inch edge-terminated large diaphragm sound
Nine different polar patterns for the perfect sound
Lock Mode: for live-sound operation all controls can be disable easily
Peak Hold LED: even displays shortest overload peaks
High sensitivity and extremely low self noise
High sound pressure level capability and wide dynamic range
Completely immune to electrostatic and electromagnetic interference
Three switchable bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation
All switchable components operate in low impedance circuits for ultrahigh reliability even in extremely humid conditions
Elastic capsule suspension greatly minimizes structurally-transmitted noise from chassis vibration
Pop filter, wind screen and spider-type shock mount included
Designed, engineered and manufactured in Vienna, Austria

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

AKG C414 XLS