AKG C414BXLII Vocal Condenser Microphone Includes shockmount case windscreen and pop filter
The AKG C414BXLII is an absolute classic with a distinctive timbre especially designed for recording solo vocals.Everything on the redesigned model has been changed except for that legendary sound. A fifth polar pattern (wide cardioid) has been added for additional flexibility. The capsule tuning for the new model is the same as previous – the XL II has AKG’s trademarkvoice-friendlyresponse for smooth vocal performance. All switch positions, microphone output overload, and power on/off status are indicated by LEDs which adds to the ease of use and visibility of settings of some dimly lit performance rooms. All function switches are located in the low-impedance section of the electronics to prevent problems in high humidity and also to minimize noise during control changes. Other features include 6dB higher sensitivity than the previous C 414 models, and extremely low self-noise (6 dB) – a major improvement. The new model is packaged in an all-metal road case and comes with a two-stage external pop filter, a shock mount, a windscreen and a frequency response curve chart of the microphone.FeaturesHigh sensitivity and extremely low self noiseFive switchable polar patterns for placement and application flexibilityTwo-color LEDs provide quick visual indication of selected polar pattern and output overloadElastic capsule suspension greatly minimizes structurally-transmitted noise from chassis vibrationH 85 professional shock mount/stand adapter, PF 80 external pop filter and W 414 X external windscreen.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
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Favorite mic
I used this mic every day while running a studio. We had a whole closet of specialty mics but almost always grabbed the 414 eventually. Great on male vocals, violin, acoustic guitar…only reason I wouldn’t grab & try this first is if I was miking a guitar cab or close miking a snare. Buy two & use as the best overheads for a choral group or for a grand piano you ever use! No mic is perfect for every situation but with this and a few SM57s & 58s you’ll cover 90% of every situation with great sound.
5 Stars I would compare this mic with the U87
I would compare this mic with the U87
It’s very good
It’s called here in Recife a working horse…
Because it works wonders in any situation
It will all depend tho
On your ears and the situations you’re in like the room; your voice and imagination…
