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AKG C414 B-XLS 5-Pattern Condenser Microphone

High sensitivity. 5 switchable polar patterns. 3 switchable bass cut filters. 3 pre-attenuation pads.

Overall User Ratings

Overall:
           9 out of 10
Features:
           8 out of 10
Quality:
           10 out of 10
Value:
           9 out of 10
I Want It:
           9 out of 10
Sound:
           9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
           10 out of 10
Support:
           6 out of 10
 
 

"Great Mics"

Overall:
          9 out of 10
Features:
          8 out of 10
Quality:
          9 out of 10
Value:
          9 out of 10
I Want It:
          9 out of 10
Sound:
          9 out of 10
User: Ia,
Submitted: 6/8/2005
Style of Music: All
Musical Experience: Lots of hats lol--producer
Location: Maryland

 

 
Feature:
The shockmount could be better. The pop filter supplied with thse mics seem pretty decent. The case is sturdy.

Quality:
The only thing I am not too sure about is the switch which selects polar patterns as it could easily be accidentally changed.

Value:
Great value as I've said this mic is a workhorse.

Desirability:
Yeah, they look cool, have that classic 414 vibe

Sound:
We bought these Mics to use as overheads on a large drum set. The kit was aimed at a hardwood wall and the Mics spaced out about 3 feet above the kit and three feet apart aimed at the wall instead of down on the kit. WOW! Explosive sound. They are beautiful on acoustic guitar as they are on most sources we've tried them on. A true workhorse and quiet is not the word for these mics, and that is sweet as well. They can be a little bright, which is nice for overheads and some acoustic guitar applications. Background vocals especially female ones seem to love these mics. Live I have not tried them but can imagine as overheads they'd be awesome.

Support:
No opinion, I've never had to call for support. Maybe this is the best answer. The Mics are sturdy and durable and very well made.

Overall:
Yeah, we have other options in our mic locker but, these Mics get pulled out an awful lot. I like everything about the Mics, except I feel the shockmount could be of better construction, I like the older one AKG had much better.

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"This is my Swiss Knife when it comes to MICS Here's proof http://www.myspace.com/errolljames http://errolljames.skyrock.com/"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          9 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          8 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          9 out of 10
User: a customer from hotmail.com
Submitted: 11/4/2008
Style of Music: HipHop, RnB & Rap
Musical Experience: Active Musician and Actor
Location: Concord, NH, USA

 

 
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Feature:
I used it in a studio in where I record.. so it's good.

Quality:
This is worth to buy. You pay what you get and this mic is all around.. This could be your swiss knife for recording =)

Value:
I'll be honest, this is a great mic, but it can be really expensive for starters.

Desirability:
The shape of the mic is unique.

Sound:
This mic is usually for instrument... but I used it for vocal and it captured the detail of my voice.

Ease of Use:
If you don't know any basics in recording set-up... you might wanna ask an expert, internet, or just go to any music store that sells music stuff and ask them.

Support:
Never had tried it.. so I can't say anythin about it.

Overall:
This is a must buy mic. You'll never regret if you purchase this mic.

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AKG C414 B-XLS Mic Customer Review

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
Submitted: 5/10/2006

 

 
Feature:
5 polar patterns with an LED indicator shock mount and hard case AKG always uses fine components

Quality:
the name AKG says it all!

Sound:
can be used in a wide range of applications

Ease of Use:
flat response 5 pattern selectable how hard could it be?

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