The AKG C414-XLII Vocal Recording Microphone features state-of-the-art components.

The AKG C414-XLII Vocal Recording Microphone is the successor of the famous C 414 B-TL II. It shows the unique sonic signature of the highly sought after AKG C 12 which enables lead vocals and solo instruments to be placed even in a dense mix. The unrivalled up-front sound is also well-known for distant miking applications like classic music recording or drum ambience miking.

The XL II version differs from the XLS version in one major respect - the capsule. Both, the slight presence boost and the impressive spatial reproduction is similar to the legendary C 12 microphones.

For over 60 years, leading musicians and engineers have used legendary AKG microphones to capture their sound so their audience hears every nuance. The C 414 family has been one of the world's most widely-used and respected studio and stage microphones in audio history. AKG has continually set new benchmarks for useful features, improved technical specifications and ease of use to answer requests from ever-demanding recording studios, broadcast stations and audio engineers.

The new models C 414 XLS and C 414 XLII offer nine pickup patterns which enable to choose the perfect setting for every application. For live-sound applications and permanent installations all controls can be disabled easily for trouble-free use. A Peak Hold LED displays even shortest overload peaks.

The C 414 comes complete with carrying case, pop filter, windscreen, and spider-type shock mount.

• AKG C 414 - A legend since 1971
• Nine selectable pickup patterns enables to choose the perfect setting for every application
• Lock Mode: all controls can be disabled easily for trouble-free use
• Peak Hold LED even detects shortest overload peaks
• Incredible Dynamic Range of 152 dB
• Three switchable different bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation levels
• Leading-edge technology and state-of-the-art components ensure shortest signal path and extra protection against moisture
• Designed, Engineered and Built in Vienna, Austria

• Polar pattern Omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure eight and 4 intermediate settings
• Frequency range 20 to 20,000 Hz
• Sensitivity 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV) +/- 0.5 dB
• Max. SPL 200/400/800/1600 Pa = 140/146/152/158 dB (0/-6/-12/-18 dB) for 0.5% THD
• Equivalent noise level 6 dB-A (0 dB preattenuation) (IEC 60268-4)
• Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted) 88 dB
• 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
• 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
• Finish dark grey/gold
• Dimensions 50 x 38 x 160 mm (2.0 x 1.5 x 6.3 in.)
• Net weight 300 g (10.6 oz.)
• Patent(s) Electrostatic transducer (Patent no. AT 395.225, DE 4.103.784, JP 2.815.488)

• Lead vocals
• Lead instruments
• Choir miking
• Drum overhead miking
• Classic music recording