One of The Most Popular Mics Around!!

If you don't recognize this mic, let us introduce you. C 414 XLS, this is a future recording legend. Future recording legend, this is one of the most popular microphones on the entire ever-lovin' surface of the planet. Seriously, for over six decades, the AKG C 414 (in one iteration or another) has been capturing voices and performances in the the leading studios and broadcast stations anywhere. Why? Because this multi-pattern workhorse mic sounds amazing on just about anything. No, really, we're sure you've heard that a lot, but in this case it's actually true. In fact, there are few microphones as widely used/loved/accepted as an industry standard as the C 414 XLS. That's why you'll find a pair in just about every major studio.

Carrying on the branch of the C 414 legacy most recently developed C 414s, the C 414 XLS is particularly well geared toward vocals. In fact, its presence boost and spatial reproduction capability are similar to the epic AKG C 12's. If you really want to make vocals or instruments pop, then this is absolutely the microphone for you. Its low noise floor and impressive 152dB dynamic range also make the C 414 XLS great for distance miking. Plus, it can adapt to any situation thanks to its nine pickup patterns (omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure eight, and intermediate steps in between each). Other super-cool features about the C 414 XLS are its locking mode (which keeps you from accidentally changing a setting during a session) and an LED clipping light so you know if you overloaded it.

AKG C 414 XLS Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone Features at a Glance:

• Omni, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure eight, and four intermediate pickup patterns
  
• Lock Mode disables all controls easily for live and installation use
  
• Incredible Dynamic Range of 152dB
  
• Three different bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation levels
  
• Peak Hold LED even detects shortest overload peaks
  
• Includes carrying case, pop filter, windscreen, and spider-type shock mount
  
• Frequency range: 20Hz--20kHz
  
• Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34dBV) ± 0.5dB
  
• Max. SPL: 200/400/800/1600 Pa = 140/146/152/158dB (0/-6/-12/-18dB) for 0.5% THD
  
• Equivalent noise level: 6dB-A (0dB preattenuation) (IEC 60268-4)
  
• Signal/noise ratio: 88dB
  
• Preattenuation pad: 0dB, -6dB, -12dB, -18dB, switchable
  
• Bass cut filter slope: 12dB/octave at 40Hz and 80Hz; 6dB/octave at 160Hz
  
• Impedance: <=200 ohms
  
• Recommended load impedance: >= 2,200 ohms
  
• Supply voltage: 48 V phantom power to DIN/IEC
  
• Powering: approximately 4 mA
  
• Connector: 3-pin XLR to IEC
  
• Dimensions: 50 x 38 x 160 mm (2.0 x 1.5 x 6.3 in.)
  
• Net weight: 300g (10.6oz.)

AKG C414 XLS Specs: Microphone Type Condenser Mono/Stereo TBD Polar Pattern Omni, Wide Cardioid, Cardioid, Hypercardioid, Figure-8 and 4 Intermediate Settings Diaphragm Size 1" (25.4mm) Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz Max SPL 140dB SPL (0.5% THD); 158dB SPL w/18dB Pad Output Impedance 200 ohms Signal to Noise Ratio 88dB (A weighted) Self Noise 6dB (A weighted) Low Cut Filter 40Hz and 80Hz, -12dB/octave; 160Hz, -6dB/octave Pads -6dB, -12dB, -18dB Color Dark Grey/Silver Connector XLR Weight .66 lb. Included Accessories SA60 Stand mount, H85 Shock mount, PF80 Pop screen, W414X windscreen, Carry case