AKG C414 XLII Reference Condenser Microphone Matched Pair

£1,585.00 ex. VAT (£1,902.00 inc. VAT)

SKU: AKG0758 Categories: , ,

Description

The C414 XLII multi-pattern condenser microphone offers a choice of nine polar patterns for the perfect sonic capture for every application. 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.

Realistic stereo recordings require microphones with outstanding performance and excellent quality. They also require performance consistency and accurate localisation from the pair of microphones. Therefore, every factory-matched pair has been created from thousands of individual microphones selected by AKG’s sophisticated computer-aided matching method. The result is the highest possible correlation over the whole frequency range and virtually identical sensitivity for stunning, three-dimensional recordings.The matched pairs consist of two microphones that are within 1 dB to each other in sensitivity and also within 1 dB to each other in the range of 300 Hz to 8,000 Hz of the individual frequency response when used in cardioid mode. The microphones are selected from a large quantity of individual microphones according to the described criteria by using a proprietary computer program.Using this matched pair for stereo recordings in various techniques will provide a strong and stable balance without frequency-dependent shifting of the stereo panorama.

The C414 XLII version differs from the C414 XLS version in one major respect – the capsule. The C414 XLII’s slight presence boost and impressive spatial reproduction are both similar to the legendary AKG C12 microphone from 1953.

Specifications

General Specifications

Polar PatternsCardioid, Figure of eight, Hypercardioid, Omnidirectional, and Wide Cardioid
Audio frequency bandwidth20 – 20000 Hz
Equivalent noise level6 dB-A
Sensitivity23 mV/Pa
Signal to Noise88 dB-A
Preattenuation Pad-6; -12; -18 dB
Bass cut filter160; 80; 40 Hz
Electrical impedance200 Ohms
Recommended load impedance2200 Ohms

Dimensions

Length38 mm
Width50 mm
Height160 mm
Net Weight300 g

Design

Finishdark gray/gold

Audio Output

TypeBalanced XLR
GenderMale
Contacts3-pin

Powering Interface

Voltage44 to 52 V
Current4.5 mA

Application

Pro StudioYes

Instrument

VocalsYes
Piano / StringsYes
Horns / WoodwindsYes