AKG's C 414 B-XLS is a reference-quality microphone especially designed
for accurate, beautifully-detailed pickup of any acoustic instrument.
With new features, improved technical specifications, ease of use and
available accessories, the C 414 B-XLS is part of the next generation
of AKG microphone quality. This premium-grade update of the classic C
414 maintains the original's distinctive timbre especially suited for
recording or live reproduction of solo vocals and solo instruments.
AKG C 414 B-XLS at a Glance:
- High sensitivity and extremely low self noise
- Five switchable polar patterns for placement and application flexibility
- Elastic capsule suspension greatly minimizes structurally-transmitted noise from chassis vibration
- Especially preferred for recording backing vocals/choir, acoustic guitar, strings and almost all brass instruments
High sensitivity,low self noise for ultimate accuracy
The C 414 B-XLS is designed to provide high sensitivity (23 mV/Pa [-33
dBV] ± 0.5 dB) for maximum response to any audio source. Its extremely
low self-noise characteristics (6 dB-A [0 dB preattenuation],
A-weighted) make it ideal for the most delicate source recording or the
most demanding onstage application.
Five switchable polar patterns give you the mic you need, when you need it!
With your choice of omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid,
hypercardioid, or figure eight patterns, the C 414 B-XLS will quickly
become one of the most-used mics in your collection! And verifying your
selected pattern is easy: a two-color LED provides a quick visual
indication of the current pattern. Plus, an additional output overload
LED on the C 414 B-XLS gives you an immediate warning of mic clipping.
Elastic capsule suspension for minimal structurally-transmitted noise
AKG has almost completely eliminated structurally-transmitted
vibrations that interfere and color the sound, thanks to a new elastic
capsule suspension system. This ensures the C 414 B-XLS is as free of
mechanical noise and vibration as possible.
The preferred mic for dozens of instruments
The C 414 B-XLS offers a new degree of reference mic perfection in many
difficult recording situations. It is ideal for capturing the wide
frequency ranges and broad dynamics of choirs, double basses, cellos
and violins, tubas and french horns (and almost all other brass
instruments), and Saxophone, clarinet and flute.
All of these improvements to the C 414 B-XLS are answers to requests
from ever-demanding recording studios, broadcast stations and concert
engineers, but AKG has accomplished them without altering the basic
sonic character that makes the legendary C 414 one of the most
in-demand mics in the business!
AKG C 414 B-XLS Features:
- 1-inch large-diaphragm pressure gradient microphone
- High sound pressure level capability and wide dynamic range
- Completely immune to electrostatic and electromagnetic
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
- Three switchable bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation pads with LEDs for quick visual indication
- Includes professional shock mount/stand adapter and external windscreen
