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AKG C414BXLII Vocal Condenser MicrophoneThe AKG C414BXLII is an absolute classic with a distinctive timbre especially designed for recording solo vocals.
Everything on the redesigned model has been changed except for that legendary sound. A fifth polar pattern (wide cardioid) has been added for additional flexibility. The capsule tuning for the new model is the same as previous - the XL II has AKG's trademark voice-friendly response for smooth vocal performance. All switch positions, microphone output overload, and power on/off status are indicated by LEDs which adds to the ease of use and visibility of settings of some dimly lit performance rooms. All function switches are located in the low-impedance section of the electronics to prevent problems in high humidity and also to minimize noise during control changes. Other features include 6dB higher sensitivity than the previous C 414 models, and extremely low self-noise (6 dB) - a major improvement. The new model is packaged in an all-metal road case and comes with a two-stage external pop filter, a shock mount, a windscreen and a frequency response curve chart of the microphone.
Features
- High sensitivity and extremely low self noise
- Five switchable polar patterns for placement and application flexibility
- Two-color LEDs provide quick visual indication of selected polar pattern and output overload
- Elastic capsule suspension greatly minimizes structurally-transmitted noise from chassis vibration
- H 85 professional shock mount/stand adapter, PF 80 external pop filter and W 414 X external windscreen.
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.
Additional Features
- High sound pressure level capability and wide dynamic range
- Completely immune to electrostatic and electro-magnetic 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
- Optional R 414 remote control unit (available by the end of 2004) offers full control of all switchable parameters via standard microphone cable and 3-pin XLR-type connectors
Specifications
- Type: 1-inch large-diaphragm pressure gradient microphone
- Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure eight
- Frequency Range: 20 to 20,000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 23 mV/Pa (-33 dBV) ± 0.5 dB
- Maximum SPL: 200/400/800/1600 Pa = 140/146/152/158 dB SPL (0/-6/-12/-18 dB) (for 0.5% THD)
- Equivalent Noise Level (CCIR 468-2): 20 dB (0 dB preattenuation)
- Equivalent Noise Level: 6 dB-A (0 dB preattenuation) (DIN 45 412, A-weighted)
- 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
- Current Consumption: Approximately 4.5 mA
- Dynamic Range: 134 dB minimum
- Environment:
- Temperature Range: -10° C to +60° C (14° F to 140° F)
- Relative Humidity: 95% (+20° C/68° F), 85% (+60° C/140° F)
- 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.)
- Patent(s): AT 395.225, DE 4.103.784, JP 2.815.488, AT 400.910
- Standard Accessories: H 85 shock mount, PF 80 pop screen, W 414 X dedicated foam windscreen, Sound Tool hard shell road case.
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 3 people rated this item  | RWileyDeal from Whitewater,WI | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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| | | Subject: | Most versatile mic out there | | Quality:
| Don't drop it and it'll be fine, although I wouldn't be surprised if it survived the drop. | | Features:
| Having 5 polar patterns is a great asset, but add to that a 3 position pad and an adjustable bass roll-off filter, you've got pretty much everything possibly available in a mic. But the most important feature is the sound, which I'll talk about later. | | Ease of Use:
| Plug it into a decent preamp, turn on the phantom power, and you're ready to make something sound amazing. | | Sound:
| This is the cleanest mic I've ever heard. There is literally no noise from the mic; if you have noise, check your preamp, mic cable, etc. I've used this mic on every sound source I could get my hands on, and it excelled at each. It cuts through the mix perfectly without eq. Also, I'm a semiprofessional euphonium player and, obviously, record myself. I'd tried every mic and every placement possible, and never got the sound I wanted until I used this mic. Warm, full, present without a hint of harshness, and very much of a fat, open sound. Words can't describe it. I also recently recorded a deathcore band, and the screaming vocals came through so clear, and no matter how softly or loudly I mixed them in, they still cut through the mix and punched me in the face! We also had a gong crash in one of the songs, I put this mic about 2 feet in front, slightly off axis from the center of the gong, and BINGO, sat perfectly in the mix. Long story short, you can use this mic on anything | | Value:
| This mic is a little expensive for those of us home studio musicians. But, this mic is easily worth the price (and I never thought I'd say that). I was skeptical that spending the extra $500 would give twice the mic. Let's just say, this is more than twice the mic of anything I've ever tried that wasn't a U-87. | | Do you own this product?:
| I own this mic and use it proudly | | Date submitted:
| 9/7/09 |
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