AKG C414 B-TL II Transformerless 4-Pattern Condenser Microphone

Contains a capsule matching the specifications of the legendary AKG C12 microphone. Matte Black finish.

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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 the legendary C 414 unaltered. Learn More...

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"Bright, pristine, and beautiful for vocals."

Feature:
Multiple patterns, windscreen and shockmount: not much else to ask for.

Value:
Spend 2-3k on a similar solid state, or buy this? I don't think you need to even think about it. This is an amazing mic for vocals and you aren't spending 2k on a high-end Neumann or a C12.

Sound:
For Vocals this thing is incredible. It is so present it is ridiculous. Very usable for guitars and high frequency instruments (horns, strings, etc.).

Overall:
This is really just a solid mic. It isn't a neutral mic, however. It is bright and alive, not flat and plain. It's multiple patterns are very useful and it sounds great on any lead type instrument.

Style of Music: Rock, Pop, Rap

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"Great sound reproduction without a pre-amp"

I've owned this mic for 5 years, and have used it for every facit of recording. "NEVER" once have I been disappointed. The sound reproduction is remarkable. As a poor home recording guy I can't afford an expensive mic, but I've found I don't need one because I've got my "AKG".

Submitted: 10/16/2001

Style of Music: All types (mostly rock)

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The C414BTLII is a 1 in. dual diaphragm pressure gradient microphone, offering 4 polar patterns (omni, cardioid, hypercardioid, and figure eight), with 3-position bass cut switch (12dB/octave, 75 Hz, or 150 Hz) and switchable pre-attenuation pad (-10dB or -20dB) to ensure accurate reproduction and up to 160dB SPL capacity. Its gold grill and lettering distinguishes it from C414BULS. The C414BTLII comes with W414 windscreen, H-100 suspension mount, SA183 stand adapter, and serialized frequency response chart.

Technical Info

Frequency Range: 10 Hz to 20 kHz

Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Hypercardioid, Omnidirectional, and Figure-8

Preattenuation: -10 dB, -20 dB switchable

Basscut Filter: 12 dB/octave roll-off at 75 Hz or 150 Hz

Sensitivity: 12.5 mV/Pa (-38 dBV) (all patterns)

Impedance: 180 ohms

Equivalent Noise Level: 14 dB-A

Maximum SPL for 0.5% THD 14 0dB (160 dB @ -20 dB) at 1kHz 134dB (154dB@-20dB) 30Hz-20kHz

Power Requirement: 9-52 V phantom power to DIN 45596

Current Consumption: approximately 2 mA

Size: 141 x 45 x 35 mm (5.6 x 1.8 x 1.4 in.)

Net/Shipping Weight: 320/920 g (11.3 oz./2.1 lbs.)
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