AKG C414BXLS Condenser Instrument MicrophoneThe AKG C414BXL raise the excellent engineering heritage of the prestigious C 414 line to a new level of performance.
Everything on the redesigned models 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 models are the same as previous models - the XLS version is preferred for accurate pickup of any acoustic instrument. All switch positions, microphone output overload, and power on/off status are indicated by LEDs. 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 new features include 6dB higher sensitivity than the previous C 414 models, and extremely low self-noise (6 dB) - a major improvement. The new models are packaged in an all-metal road case and come with a two-stage external pop filter, a shock mount, a windscreen and a frequency response curve of each 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
AKG C414BXLS 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.
