AKG C414 XLS

The AKG C 414 XLS offers nine pickup patterns which enable you to choose the perfect setting for every application.

The AKG C 414 XLS maintains the sonic character of the legendary C 414 B-ULS, the longest-lived C 414 model, combining proven reference quality, leading-edge technology and state-of-the-art components.

For live-sound applications and permanent installations all controls of the AKG C 414 XLS can be disabled easily for trouble-free use. A Peak Hold LED displays even shortest overload peaks.

Engineered for highest linearity and neutral sound, it is the most universal and versatile large diaphragm microphone for decades. Widely used for accurate, beautifully detailed pickup of any acoustic instrument the The AKG C 414 XLS maintains the sonic character of the legendary C 414 B-ULS, the longest-lived C 414 model.

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

AKG C 414 XLS main features include:

Nine selectable pickup patterns enable 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
Signal/noise ratio: 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
Dimensions: 50 x 38 x 160 mm (2.0 x 1.5 x 6.3 in.)
Net weight: 300 g (10.6 oz.)