AKG Acoustics GmbH

C 414 B-XL II



  • 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.

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.

Additional features:

  • 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

Also available in stereo pair C 414 B-XL II/ST.

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Professional condenser microphone with two pressure gradient capsules. Its application range shall include instrument miking and recording, live recording, live sound reinforcement, lecterns and places of worship. Frequency range: 20–20,000 Hz; sensitivity 23 mV/PA +/- 0.5 dB at 1 kHz; electrical impedance: max. 200 ohms; maximum SPL: 158/150/146/140 dB SPL for 0.5%.; signal-to-noise ratio: 88 dB-A; switchable preattenuation pad: 0 dB, -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. Integrated shock mount for capsule. The microphone shall be capable of operating on phantom power 48 V, drawing a current of max. 4.5 mA. The case shall be 50 x 38 x 160 mm (2.0 x 1.5 x 6.3 in.). The surface shall be matte grey and the maximum net weight of the microphone system shall be 300 g (10.6 oz.).
 


Polar patternOmnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure eight
Sensitivity23 mV/Pa (-33 dBV) ± 0.5 dB
Max. SPL200/400/800/1600 Pa = 140/146/152/158 dB (0/-6/-12/-18 dB) for 0.5% THD
Equivalent noise level6 dB-A (0 dB preattenuation) (IEC 60268-4)
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted)88 dB
Preattenuation pad-6 dB, -12 dB, -18 dB, switchable
Bass cut filter slope12 dB/octave at 40 Hz and 80 Hz; 6 dB/octave at 160 Hz
Impedance<=200 ohms
Recommended load impedance>= 2,200 ohms
Supply voltage48 V phantom power to DIN/IEC
Current consumptionapproximately 4.5 mA
Dynamic range134 dB minimum
Connector3-pin XLR to IEC
Dimensions50 x 38 x 160 mm (2.0 x 1.5 x 6.3 in.)
Net weight300 g (10.6 oz.)
Patent(s)Electrostatic transducer (Patent no. AT 395.225, DE 4.103.784, JP 2.815.488)


C 414 B-XL II Omnidirectional
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C 414 B-XL II Wide Cardioid
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C 414 B-XL II Cardioid
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C 414 B-XL II Hypercardioid
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C 414 B-XL II Figure-eight
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