AKG C414 XLS Condenser Microphone

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.

OVERVIEW

• AKG’s legendary 1” edge-terminated large-diaphragm sound
• Nine different polar patterns for the perfect sound
• Lock Mode: for live-sound operation all controls can be disabled easily
• Peak Hold LED: even displays shortest overload peaks
• High sensitivity and extremely low self-noise
• High sound pressure level capability and wide dynamic range
• Completely immune to electrostatic and electromagnetic interference
• Three switchable bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation
• All switchable components operate in low impedance circuits for ultra-high reliability even in extremely humid conditions
• Elastic capsule suspension greatly minimizes structurally transmitted noise from chassis vibration
• Pop filter, wind screen, and spider-type shock mount included

APPLICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL STUDIO RECORDING,  CLASSICAL MUSIC RECORDING,  LEAD VOCALS, DRUM OVERHEAD MIKING & LEAD INSTRUMENTS, ENSEMBLE RECORDING PROFESSIONAL STAGE MIKING

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: One Inch Large Diaphragm Pressure Gradient Microphone
• Polar patterns:  nine, selectable
• Open-circuit sensitivity: 23 mV/Pa (-33 dBV ± 0.5 dB)
• Frequency range: 20 to 20,000 Hz
• Impedance: ≤ 200 ohms
• Recommended load impedance: ≥ 2200 ohms
• Bass cut filter slopes: 12 dB/octave at 40 Hz and 80 Hz; 6 dB/octave at 160 Hz
• Pre-attenuation pads:  -6 dB, 112 dB, -18 dB (selectable)
• Equivalent noise level to IEC 60268-4: 20 dB (0 dB pre-attenuation)
• Equivalent noise level to IEC 60268-4 (A-weighted): 6 dB-A (0 dB pre-attenuation)
• Signal/noise ratio re 1 Pa (A-weighted): 88 dB
• Max. SPL for 0.5% THD: 200/400/800/1600 Pa = 140/146/152/158 dB SPL (0/-6/-12/-18 dB pre-attenuation)
• Dynamic range: 134 dB min.
• Max. output level: 5 V rms (+14 dBV)
• Environment: temperature: -10°C to +60°C R.H.: 95% (+20°C); 85% (+60°C)
• Powering: 48 V phantom power to IEC 61938
• Current consumption: approx. 4.5 mA
• Connector: 3-pin XLR (pin 2 hot)
• Dimensions: 50 x 38 x 160 mm / 2 x 1.5 x 6.3 in.
• Net weight:  300 g / 10.6 oz.

AKG C414XLS User Manual

AKG C414XLS Polar Patterns