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Manufacturer's ID: C414XLS
The C414 XLS multipattern condenser microphone offers a choice of nine polar patterns for the perfect sonic capture for every application. A peak hold LED displays even the shortest overload peaks. For live sound applications and permanent installations, all controls can easily be disabled for trouble-free use.
The C414 XLS maintains the sonic character of the legendary C414 B-ULS, the most popular AKG C414 version since 1971. Engineered for highest linearity and neutral sound, it has been the most versatile large-diaphragm microphone for decades.
Engineered for highest linearity and neutral sound
For beautifully detailed recording of vocals and any acoustic instrument
Nine selectable polar patterns
For the perfect setting for every application
Three attenuation levels (-6,-12,-18dB)
For close-up recording or high-output sources of up to 158dB SPL
Specification
| General Specifications | |
| Polar Patterns | Cardioid, Figure of eight, Hypercardioid, Omnidirectional, and Wide Cardioid |
| Audio frequency bandwidth | 20 - 20000 Hz |
| Equivalent noise level | 6 dB-A |
| Sensitivity | 23 mV/Pa |
| Signal to Noise | 88 dB-A |
| Preattenuation Pad | -6; -12; -18 dB |
| Bass cut filter | 160; 80; 40 Hz |
| Electrical impedance | 200 Ohms |
| Recommended load impedance | 2200 Ohms |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 38 mm |
| Width | 50 mm |
| Height | 160 mm |
| Net Weight | 300 g |
| Audio Output | |
| Type | Balanced XLR |
| Gender | Male |
| Contacts | 3-pin |
| Powering Interface | |
| Voltage | 44 to 52 V |
| Current | 4.5 mA |
| Application | |
| Pro Studio | Yes |
| Instrument | |
| Vocals | Yes |
| Piano / Strings | Yes |
| Horns / Woodwinds | Yes |
