AKG C 414 XLII Studio Condenser Microphone

AKG C 414 XLII Studio Condenser Microphone
Product no: 9000-0004-9792 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

World-class microphones often are made in AKG's workshop. The Austrian brand has had a great reputation for years when it comes to durable, high-quality microphones. The C 414 series has also been around for a long time. This C 414 XLII is the successor to the C 414 B-TL II. The C 414 XLII really stands out in the recording of lead vocals and solo instruments.

The AKG C 414 XLII: Cuts Through the Mix

The sound of contemporary pop music can be a mixing challenge. The required volume can make it difficult to let certain important elements stand out in the mix. This C 414 XLII ensures that you're already half the work during the initial recording: in comparison to the C 414 XLS, this XLII has a light presence boost and a deep spatial reproduction, the character of which puts you in mind of the C 12 microphone. Whether you're picking up a classical instrument at a distance or want to record the ambiance of a full drum kit in: the C 414 XII allows you to do so in a pronounced way and with little self-noise.

Pickup Pattern and Adjustability

AKG knows the advantages and disadvantages of certain pickup patterns. The C 414 XLII can be set in nine ways. Omnidirectional, figure-8 and four intermediate positions offer the right setting for any setup, space or instrumentation. The signal levels can be attenuated, depending on the strength of the sound source. A low-cut filter offers further adjustment with the recording goal. All settings can be bypassed when the C 414 XLII is used in a fixed installation. If you are looking for world-class professional quality, the XLII is what you need!

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Microphone sensitivity (dBV/PA)	-34
Microphone impedance	200-249 ohms
Low-cut filter	yes
Maximum SPL	150 dB - 159 dB
Maximum frequency	20 - 20.9 kHz
Minimum frequency	20 - 21 Hz
Pad switch	yes
Polar pattern	cardioid, figure-8 / bi-directional, omni-directional, multi pattern
Multi-pattern	yes
Tube microphone	no
Stereo	no
Microphone accessories	shock mount, pop filter, windshield, case
Vintage microphone family	414
Microphone sound	clean/neutral

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	2,0 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	29,0 x 22,0 x 13,5 cm

Product specifications

- AKG C 414 XLII condenser studio microphone
- pickup pattern: omnidirectional, cardioid, hyper-cardioid, wide cardioid, figure-8 and four intermediate settings
- 3 switchable signal levels (-6dB, -12dB, -18dB)
- 3 switchable filters low-cut filters (40Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz)
- 2 LEDs display the select pickup pattern and peaks
- frequency response: 20 - 20,000Hz
- dynamic range: 152dB
- signal-noise ratio: 88dB
- max. SPL: 140/146/152/158dB (0/-6/-12/-18dB) with 0.5% THD
- sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV) ± 0.5dB
- connector: 3-pin XLR
- power supply: 48V phantom power
- dimensions: 50 x 38 x 160mm
- weight: 300g
- in-box accessories: H85 shockmount, PF80 external pop filter and W414 windscreen and case

Reviews from other countries

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Jaël T. 11 April 2021

Wrote the following about AKG C 414 XLII Studio Condenser Microphone

Echt een super goede microfoon. Ik gebruik de microfoon om vocals op te nemen (voor onder andere muziek rap en zang en voor mijn YouTube kanaal) en ik ben erg tevreden met mijn aankoop.

Ik wist natuurlijk wat ik zou krijgen met deze aankoop want met wat research gedaan te hebben zag ik dat zelfs Bruno Mars, Luther Vandross en heel veel andere artiesten gebruik gemaakt hebben van deze microfoon.

Dus de prijs lijkt erg duur, maar de kwaliteit die je er voor krijgt is het zeker waard!

Zelfs zonder effecten of zonder te mixen klinken de vocals erg zuiver en goed.

Ook het design vind ik echt prachtig. Ookal ben ik pas 21, zelfs ik herkende de Motown style van de microfoon.

Ik moest wel meer dan 4 weken wachten tot ik de microfoon binnen had, maar dat wachten was het zeker waard, bedankt Bax-Shop! 🙏🏼

Jan 15 February 2021

Wrote the following about AKG C 414 XLII Studio Condenser Microphone

Erg blij met deze nieuwe microfoon. Wat een geweldig goede sound (ook voor vocalen).
Ik ben er helemaal mee in mijn nopjes!
Thanks Bax!

Bram B. 13 September 2017

Wrote the following about AKG C 414 XLII Studio Condenser Microphone

Top microfoon! goeie sound.

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