AKG C414 XLII Muti-Pattern Microphone

Name: AKG C414 XLII Muti-Pattern Microphone
Brand: AKG
SKU: 6533
Price: 1319 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (7 reviews)

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Product Code: 6533

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The AKG C414 XLII Muti-Pattern Microphone is designed for recording of lead vocals and solo instruments in studio and on stage. It offers a choice of nine polar patterns for the perfect sonic capture for every application.

The AKG C414 XLII Muti-Pattern Microphone offers the classic C12 microphone sound. A peak hold LED displays even the shortest overload peaks. For live sound applications and permanent installations, all controls can easily be disabled for trouble-free use. The C414 XLII version differs from the C414 XLS version in one major respect – the capsule. The AKG C414 XLII's slight presence boost and impressive spatial reproduction are both similar to the legendary AKG C12 microphone from 1953.

AKG C414 XLII Muti-Pattern Microphone Applications

Pro Studio
Vocals
Piano / Strings
Horns / Woodwinds

AKG C414 XLII Muti-Pattern Microphone Features

Sonic character of the famous AKG C12 delivers astounding sound quality for lead vocals and solo instruments
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 switchable different bass-cut filters to reduce wind noise, stage vibration or proximity effect
Overload warning with audio peak hold LED to detect shortest audio peaks

AKG C414 XLII Muti-Pattern Microphone Specifications

Microphone Type: Condenser
Polar Pattern: Omni, Wide Cardioid, Cardioid, Hypercardioid, Figure-8 and 4 Intermediate Settings
Diaphragm Size: 1" (25.4mm)
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
Max SPL: 140dB SPL (0.5% THD); 158dB SPL w/18dB Pad
Output Impedance: 200 Ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio: 88dB (A Weighted)
Self Noise: 6dB (A Weighted)
Low Cut Filter: 40Hz and 80Hz, -12dB/Octave; 160Hz, -6dB/Octave
Pads: -6dB, -12dB, -18dB
Color: Dark Grey/Gold
Connector: XLR
Dimensions (L x W x H): 38 mm x 50 mm x 160 mm
Weight: .66 lb / 300 g

AKG C414 XLII Muti-Pattern Microphone Includes

AKG C414 XLII Muti-Pattern Microphone
H85 Universal Shock Mount
Metal Carrying Case
PF80 Pop Filter
W414 Windscreen
Manufacturer Warranty

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4
Solid

Max Braverman

Oct 2nd 2022

Have had a pair of these on overheads for years. Dependable and transparent. Also enjoy switching to figure 8 depending on style.
5
Workhorse honest mic

Jacob L

May 10th 2021

Very clean sounding mic with a bright but not overbearing high frequency sheen. Sounds professional and gets the job done. The options are great to have so many poler patterns too.
5
Fantastic All Around Mic... Great To Have Around

KOIL PreAmple

Dec 14th 2020

If you are looking for a bright built in tailored sound, the 414XLII is a great bet. Love working with a pair of these to capture really vast stereo images. Great on guitar and vocals for all genres!
5
A Classic

nicholas d'angelo

May 16th 2012

with over two dozen live & studio mics in my locker, some are in my "fave-five" category. this is one of them. my voice always sounds good whether in studio or out in the field. mics i use live have to serve dual purposes: they have to project well thru the PA and the have to record nicely as well. this one is in the winner's circle. the 9 polar patterns puts it in a very select group, and the way it sounds is smooth. you can't go wrong with this mic. it is a reference/standard item.
5
Workhorse!

D. Lyles

Aug 23rd 2011

This mic does it all!!! From vox down to acoustic instruments.
5
first choice

Mark Davies

Jun 16th 2011

This mic looked like a big risk on a muso's budget, but very glad I took the chance. Once I'd learnt to use it in my studio space, with my instruments, it's become my favourite for just about everything. The "presence" is true but sweet, not "bright & in your face" like some cheaper mics I've used. It seems to reproduce the sound of Spanish guitar & harps, as well as flutes & vocals, as you'd hope & expect to hear them, & the included screen pop filter actually works !! Having used an earlier version of the C414, I really appreciate the LED lit buttons to operate the polarity, hi pass filters & pads. These were another pleasing revelation, having used some cheaper mics onboard pads & filters. Everything just works & sounds better, as you'd expect. Like all quality equipment, you can hear where the money was spent. Definitely earnt its place in my studio.
3
good not great

KevinB

May 26th 2011

i really wanted to like this mic more than i did. the c414 is a studio workhorse and classic mic on many great records. for whatever reason, i just never found myself to pick it in a shootout. i'm finally resigned to selling mine to pick up another mic but man it is hard to let it go. 9 patters, flexible rollof and pad options, nice presence boost, no clumsy external power supply...there's quite a few utilitarian features that make this a great mic, but it just find myself more drawn to other options...oh well.