AKG C414B/XLII

AKG C414B/XLII

AKG C414B/XLII Description:

A classic microphone with a distinctive timbre especially designed for recording of solo vocals and solo instruments.

With the introduction of the NeXt Generation C 414 B-XL models, AKG sets new benchmarks for useful features, improved technical specifications, ease of use and available accessories.

All of these improvements are answers to requests from ever-demanding recording studios, broadcast stations and concert engineers, but with the basic sonic character of the legendary C 414 unaltered.

AKG C414B/XLII Features:

• High sensitivity and extremely low self noise
• Five switchable polar patterns for placement and application flexibility
• Two-color LEDs provide quick visual indication of selected polar pattern and output overload
• Elastic capsule suspension greatly minimizes structurally-transmitted noise from chassis vibration
• H 85 professional shock mount/stand adapter, PF 80 external pop filter and W 414 X external windscreen.
• 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
• Optional R 414 remote control unit (under development) offers full control of all switchable parameters via standard microphone cable and 3-pin XLR-type connectors

AKG C414B/XLII Specifications:

• Polar pattern Omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure eight
• Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted) 88 dB
• Preattenuation pad -6 dB, -12 dB, -18 dB, switchable
• Bass cut filter slope 12 dB/octave at 40 Hz and 80 Hz; 6 dB/octave at 160 Hz
• Impedance <=200 ohms
• Recommended load impedance >= 2,200 ohms
• Supply voltage 48 V phantom power to DIN/IEC
• Current consumption approximately 4.5 mA
• Dynamic range 134 dB minimum
• Connector 3-pin XLR to IEC
• Dimensions 50 x 38 x 160 mm (2.0 x 1.5 x 6.3 in.)
• Net weight 300 g (10.6 oz.)
• Patent(s) Electrostatic transducer (Patent no. AT 395.225, DE 4.103.784, JP 2.815.488)

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