AKG Acoustics GmbH

C 414 B-TL II




  • Re-creation of C 12 capsule
  • Transformerless output stage
  • Four polar patterns
  • Slight high-frequency emphasis above 4 kHz
  • AKG combined the best of classic and present-day technologies, the legendary C 12 transducer capsule and advanced transformerless FET circuitry. Although it looks almost the same as the C 414 B-ULS, the TL II differs in two respects.
    First, the transducer provides a similar sound as the popular C 12. Its frequency response above 4 kHz is the same as that of the classic C 12 with a slight high-frequency boost. Below 4 kHz, however, the C 414 B-TL II has an absolutely flat response. The second difference is that the C 414 B-TL II has a transformerless output stage for accurate reproduction down to the lowest frequencies.
    This version of the C 414 is the preferred tool for miking up vocals and distant miking, e.g., of classical music. It provides the same preattenuation pads and bass cut filters as the C 414 B-ULS, and comes complete with a windscreen, spider type suspension, and individual frequency response printout.


    The C 414 B-TL II/ST is a matched pair of C 414 B-TL IIs for stereo recording. The two microphones are carefully selected for identical frequency responses and sensitivities. Complete with individual frequency response printouts, accessories, H 50 stereo bar, and carrying case (Sound Tool Case, big size).

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    Polar patterncardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, figure-eight
    Frequency range20 to 20,000 Hz
    Sensitivity12.5 mV/Pa (-38 dBV)
    Max. SPL140/150/160 dB
    Equivalent noise level (IEC 60268-4)25 dB
    Equivalent noise level14 dB-A
    Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted)80 dB
    Preattenuation pad10 dB, 20 dB, selectable
    Bass filter12 dB/octave at 75 or 150 Hz
    Impedance180 ohms
    Recommended load impedance>1000 ohms
    Supply voltage9 to 52 V phantom power to DIN 45596
    Powering<2mA
    Connector3-pin XLR
    Finishmatte black/gold
    Dimensions141 x 45 x 35 mm / 5.6 x 1.8 x 1.4 in.
    Net weight320 g / 11.3 oz.
    Shipping weight920 g / 2 lbs.
    Patent(s)Electrostatic transducer (Patent no. AT 395.225, DE 4.103.784, JP 2.815.488)
    Acoustic resistor (Patent no. AT 400.910)


    Cardioid
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    Hypercardioid
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    Omnidirectional
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    Figure-eight
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