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AKG C414B/XLS
The C 414 B/XLS has been carefully designed to maintain the legendary sonic character
of the C 414 family while integrating new features and performance enhancements made
possible by new technology. The C 414B/XLS is designed to deliver accurate pickup
of all acoustic instruments and voices.
The microphone's 5 pickup patterns are easily selectable via an electronic switch
with LED indication and offer the selection of omnidirectional, cardioid, wide cardioid,
hypercardioid and figure-eight patterns.
The pickup pattern selector switch utilizes a dual-color LED indicator that provides
visual indication of the pattern selected and also changes from green to red to indicate
if the microphone's output electronics are being overloaded. The pattern selector
can also be used to "lock" the microphone's switch settings by pressing and holding
it for 3 seconds.
On the rear of the microphone, an electronic switch allows the selection of -6 dB,
-12 dB and -18 dB pre-attenuation levels which are accomplished by changing the polarization
voltage to the capsule. The C 414 B/XLS has switchable bass cut filters of 12 dB-per-octave
at 40 Hz and 80 Hz, and a 6-dB-per-octave filter at 160 Hz for control of proximity
effect. On-axis sensitivity for all patterns is 23 mV/Pa and its self-noise is an
extremely low 6 dB-A.
The C 414 B/XLS has a transformerless output and all-metal chassis, making it immune
to electrical interference and RF from digital equipment, video monitors and wireless
systems. It comes complete in an all-metal road case with the AKG H-85 shock mount,
a PF80 external two-stage pop filter, a W414X external windscreen and an individually-measured
chart showing the response curve of the microphone. It is also available in factory-matched
stereo pairs packaged with a H50 stereo bar instead of the external pop filter.
The C 414B/XLS is built in Vienna, Austria and comes with a three-year limited parts
and labor warranty.
Features
- High sensitivity and extremely low self noise
- Five switchable polar patterns for placement andapplication flexibility
- Two-color LEDs provide quick visual indication ofselected polar pattern and output
overload
- Elastic capsule suspension greatly minimizesstructurally-transmitted noise from chassis
vibration
- H 85 professional shock mount/stand adapter, PF 80external pop filter and W 414 X
external windscreen
- High sound pressure level capability and wide dynamicrange
- Completely immune to electrostatic andelectro-magnetic interference from digital
gear, computer monitors, etc.thanks to solid metal housing and transformerless output
stage
- Three switchable bass cut filters and threepre-attenuation pads with LEDs for quick
visual indication
- All switchable components operate in low impedancecircuits for ultra-high relability
even in extremely humid conditions
- Optional R 414 remote control unit offers fullcontrol of all switchable parameters
via standard microphone cable and 3-pinXLR-type connectors
- Also available in stereo pair
Specifications
- Type: 1" large diaphragm pressure gradient microphone
- Polar Patterns: Omnidirectional, wide cardioid,cardioid, hypercardioid, figure eight
- Frequency Range: 20 to 20,000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 23 mV/Pa (-33 dBV) +/-0.5 dB
- Max. SPL: 140/146/152/158 dB SPL (at 0/-6/-12/-18 dB)
- Preattenuation Pad: -6, -12,-18 dB, switchable
- Bass Cut Filter Scope: 12 dB/octave at 40 Hz and 80Hz; 6 dB/octave at 160 Hz
- Power Requirements: 48 V phantom power to DIN/IEC
- Connector: 3-pin XLR
- Dimensions: 2" x 1.5" x 6.3"
- Net Weight: 10.6 oz
- Shipping Weight: 5 lbs
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