C414-XLII/ST  AKG 

 Large Diaphragm Studio Mics 

The AKG C 414 XLII condenser microphone offers 9 pickup patterns for you to choose the perfect setting for every application. For live-sound applications and permanent installations, all of the AKG C 414 mic's controls can be disabled easily for trouble-free use. A Peak Hold LED displays even shortest overload peaks.

It's predecessor, AKG's legendary C 414 needs no introduction-it is an audio 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 AKG C 414 XLII microphone has been created to be just as popular.

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

AKG delivers the C 414 XLII microphone complete with carrying case, pop filter, windscreen, and spider-type shock mount.

For over 60 years, leading musicians and engineers have used legendary AKG microphones to capture their sound so their audience hears every nuance. The C 414 family has been one of the world's most widely used and respected studio and stage microphones in audio history. AKG has continually set new benchmarks for useful features, improved technical specifications, and ease of use to answer requests from ever-demanding recording studios, broadcast stations and audio engineers.

Features:

• Omni, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure eight, and four intermediate pickup patterns

• Lock Mode disables all controls easily for live and installation use

• Incredible Dynamic Range of 152 dB

• Three different bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation levels

• Peak Hold LED detects even shortest overload peaks

• Includes carrying case, pop filter, windscreen, and spider-type shock mount

• Frequency range: 20 to 20 000 Hz

• Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34 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 pre-attenuation) (IEC 60268-4)

• Signal/noise ratio: 88 dB

• Pre-attenuation pad: 0 dB, -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

• Powering: approximately 4 mA

• Connector: 3-pin XLR to IEC

• Dimensions: 50 x 38 x 160 mm (2.0 x 1.5 x 6.3 in.)

• Net weight: 300g (10.6oz.)

• Requires +48V phantom power

Specifications:

• Microphone Type: Condenser

• Polar Pattern: Omni, Wide Cardioid, Cardioid, Hypercardioid, Figure-8

• Diaphragm Size: 1" (25.4mm)

• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz

• Max SPL: 140dB (158dB w/18dB Pad)

• Output Impedance: 200 ohms

• Sensitivity: 23 mV/Pa

• Signal to Noise Ratio: 88dB (A weighted)

• Self-Noise: 6dB (A weighted)

• Low Cut Filter: 40Hz, 80Hz (-12dB/octave), 160Hz (-6dB/octave)

• Pads: -6dB, -12dB, -18dB

• Color: Dark Grey/Gold

• Connector: XLR

• Dimensions: 6.29" x 1.96"

• Weight: 0.66 lbs

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