The AKG C414 XLII is a multi-pattern large diaphragm condenser microphone with transformerless output. It offers nine polar patterns, three levels of attenuation, and three switchable high-pass filters. The XLII's capsule is tuned to have a slight presence boost compared to the XLS
Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Especially For Recording Of Solo Vocals And Solo Instruments. Nine Selectable Pickup Patterns. Lock Mode: All Controls Can Be Disabled Easily For Trouble-free Use. Peak Hold LED Even Detects Shortest Overload Peaks. Incredible Dynamic Range Of 152 DB. Stereo Pair, Matched To Within 1dB And Including Mounting Bar.
- Dual 1” edge-terminated transducer
- 134 dB dynamic range (up to 158 dB SPL)
- High-frequency boost at 3 kHZ for distance miking
- Lock Mode for live operation – all controls can be conveniently disabled
- Peak-hold LED displays overload peaks
- All-metal body rejects electrostatic and electromagnetic interference
- Three switchable bass-cut filters to reduce wind noise and proximity effect (40, 80, & 160 Hz)
- Three attenuation levels for close-up recording and high-output sources (-6,-12,-18 dB)
- Elastic capsule suspension minimizes structurally-transmitted noise from chassis vibration
- Designed and manufactured in Austria
Dynamic Range | 134 dB A-Weighted | Nine polar patterns | omnidirectional, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure-8 |
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Signal to Noise Ratio | 88 dB A-Weighted | Load Impedance | 2200 Ohms |
Maximum SPL | 140 dB SPL | Equivalent Noise Level | 6 dB A-Weighted |
Polar pattern | Cardioid, Figure-8, Hypercardioid, Omnidirectional, Wide-Angle Cardioid | Impedance | 200 Ohms |
Sensitivity | 23 mV/Pa | Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
Pattern Selection | Switched |