AKG C 414 XLS-ST Matched Pair of Studio Condenser Microphone

AKG C 414 XLS-ST Matched Pair of Studio Condenser Microphone
Product no: 9000-0004-9788 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

AKG have been producing world-class studio microphones for many a day. These microphones, designed and carefully made in Vienna, deliver inestimable contributions to recordings all around the world. The C 414 XLS is a large-diaphragm microphone with a linear frequency range, that is capable of registering a very natural sound.

The AKG C 414 XLS/ST Microphones: The Perfect Match

This matched pair is made up of two C 414 XLS microphones. These have been selected carefully, via a computer-controlled method. From thousands of separate microphones, these matched pairs are compiled, on the basis that they have the highest possible correlation with regards to frequency response and sensitivity. Every matched pair comes with written proof of this fact.

Application

When recording a choir or orchestra, wide audio capture is vital. In order to achieve correct stereo registration, a matched pair is simply indispensable. It ensures that the acoustics and rendition of a piece of music are picked up to the best of the microphones' ability and also makes sure that there is no imbalance between the left and right channel. In large studio environments and as a high-quality overhead, this matched set is also very well suited. For a stable balance and a powerful stereo image, you can't ignore this complete C 414 XLS pair.

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	yes, matched pair
Microphone accessories	shock mount, microphone clip, windshield, case, stereo bar
Vintage microphone family	414
Microphone sound	clean/neutral

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	2,6 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	40,0 x 32,0 x 11,0 cm

Product specifications

2x AKG C 414 XLS condenser studio microphone
matched pair, selected using advanced methods
optimal correlation in specifications
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: 140/146/152/158 dB (0/-6/-12/-18 dB) with 0.5% THD
sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34dBV) ± 0.5dB
connector: 3-pin XLR
power supply: 48V phantom power
dimensions: 50 x 38 x 160mm
weight: 300g (per microphone)
in-box accessories: H50 stereo bar, SA60 stand adapter, H85 shockmount, W414 windscreen and case

Reviews from other countries

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erwin b. 1 December 2017

Wrote the following about AKG C 414 XLS-ST Matched Pair of Studio Condenser Microphone

Deze 414 mics zijn een must voor live band versterking en studio recording.

Wij gebruiken ze veel met strijk trios, accoustic gitaar, drum enz, en dan zelf in stereo opgezet.
De karakteristiek switch op de microfoons zijn hierbij ongekend ideaal zodat je opvangt wat je wil opvangen en eventuele monitor speakers niet opvangt.

Microfoons klinken helder, dat krijg je niet bij de simpelere mics.

Ze kosten wel wat maar ik raad het de serieuze techneut aan.

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