1-800-222-4700 Forums  |  Careers  |  inSync News  |  Wish List  |  Order Status  |  Help / Support

SEARCH SHOP BY BRAND Tech Support: Over 15,000 product support articles and factory-authorized service. Click Here » Customer Service: Shipping Policy Return Policy International Orders View All Topics Contact Us »

Studio & Recording > Studio Microphones > Condenser Microphones > AKG C 414 B-XL II AKG C 414 B-XL II Updated Vintage Transformerless Microphone with Five Switchable Polar Patterns »CLICK TO ENLARGE   ItemID: C414BXLII   Retail Price: $1,349.00 SAVE $299.03 (22%) WHEN YOU BUY TODAY! SALE PRICE: $1,049.97 Add the C 414 B-XL II to Your Wishlist Yes, It's In Stock! This item is available for immediate delivery. Our centrally-located warehouse ensures you the fastest delivery time in the industry. Order now by adding to your cart or call your Sales Engineer.   Payments as low as $32/ mo. Customers also bought...   AKG H85 Spider Shockmount $120.00

RESEARCH THIS PRODUCT:

C 414 B-XL II DESCRIPTION

C 414 B-XL II Details: - C 414 B-XL II Description C 414 B-XL II Reviews: - Sweetwater Expert Advice - (7) Customer Reviews - Write your own review C 414 B-XL II Media Library: (4) Additional Images Read the C414 Manual! Take a Video Tour of the C414B! Additional Resources: Sweetwater's Microphone Buying Guide Which mic is right for you? Our pros help you choose! Discuss this product! Ask questions, get answers about the AKG C 414 B-XL II in Sweetwater's Microphone Forum. Have More Questions? Call toll-free (800) 222-4700 or click here to email a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about the AKG C 414 B-XL II.

An Improved Version Of A Studio/Stage Classic! With new useful features, improved technical specifications, ease of use and available accessories, AKG's C 414 B-XL II launches the next generation of AKG microphone quality. This update of a classic microphone maintains its distinctive timbre especially designed for recording or live reproduction of solo vocals and solo instruments. AKG C 414 B-XL II at a Glance: High sensitivity and extremely low self noise Five switchable polar patterns for placement and application flexibility Elastic capsule suspension greatly minimizes structurally-transmitted noise from chassis vibration High sensitivity, low self noise for ultimate accuracy The C 414 B-XL II is designed to provide high sensitivity (23 mV/Pa [-33 dBV] ± 0.5 dB) for maximum response to any audio source. Its extremely low self-noise characteristics (6 dB-A [0 dB preattenuation], A-weighted) make it ideal for the most delicate source recording or the most demanding onstage application. Five switchable polar patterns give you the mic you need, when you need it! With your choice of omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, or figure eight patterns, the C 414 B-XL II will quickly become one of the most-used mics in your collection! And verifying your selected pattern is easy: a two-color LED provides a quick visual indication of the current pattern. Plus, an additional output overload LED gives you an immediate warning of mic clipping situations. Elastic capsule suspension for minimal structurally-transmitted noise AKG has almost completely eliminated structurally-transmitted vibrations that interfere and color the sound, thanks to a new elastic capsule suspension system. This ensures the C 414 B-XL II is as free of mechanical noise and vibration as possible. All of these improvements to the C 414 B-XL II are answers to requests from ever-demanding recording studios, broadcast stations and concert engineers, but AKG has accomplished them without altering the basic sonic character that makes the legendary C 414 one of the most in-demand mics in the business! AKG C 414 B-XL II Features: 1-inch large-diaphragm pressure gradient microphone High sound pressure level capability and wide dynamic range Completely immune to electrostatic and electromagnetic interference from digital gear, computer monitors, etc. thanks to solid metal housing and transformerless output stage Three switchable bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation pads with LEDs for quick visual indication All switchable components operate in low impedance circuits for ultra-high reliability even in extremely humid conditions Includes professional shock mount/stand adapter, external pop filter, and external windscreen Includes aluminum case Also available in matched stereo pairs The AKG C 414 B-XL II: Add this must-have mic to your collection today! Customer Reviews  Amazing Mic!   by Will Thompson from Lincoln, NE USA, June 11, 2008 Music Background:  Pro Musician “Remember in "The Blues Brothers..." Jake: You traded the Bluesmobile for this? Elwood: No, for a microphone. Jake: A microphone? [pause] Jake: Okay I can see that. This is that microphone. I upgraded from an AKG C 2000 B, and I was skeptical about the price difference equaling the quality difference. The quality exceeds the price by...” Read More • Click Here to Read More Customer Reviews • Write Your Own Review Sweetwater Expert Advice     "I was lucky enough to have access to a pair of these C 414 B-XL IIs very early in their production for a session tracking drums with a Neve console and a rack of Neve 1064 pres. As drum over heads I was in awe! Simply amazing at capturing every nuance of the harmonic detail in the cymbals and tone of the drum set. During overdubs I had to do some electric guitar parts and plugged one of my new C 414 B-XL IIs straight into the pres onboard the 003. Still, they sounded amazing! These mics rock - overheads, electric guitar, vocals, acoustic guitar... Still a part of the vintage 414 heritage, but better!" Stuart Niven More Condenser Microphones from AKG: · AKG Perception 220 · AKG Perception 120 · AKG C 1000 S · AKG Perception 420 · AKG C 414 B-XLS · AKG Perception 170 · AKG C 451 B · AKG C 414 B-XL II/ST · AKG C 414 B-XLS/ST · AKG C 535 EB View All Products from AKG  Tell a Friend About the C 414 B-XL II!  Print This Page See Also:  Condenser Mics

Careers   |  Academy of Music   |  Events & Seminars   |   Recording Studio   |   Trading Post   |   Download   |   Links   |   Press Releases   

Sweetwater Sound, Inc. 5501 US Hwy 30 W Fort Wayne, IN 46818 Get Directions

Toll-Free (800) 222-4700 Local (260) 432-8176 Fax (260) 432-1758 Contact Us

Telephone hours: 9-9 Mon-Thu, 9-8 Fri, 9-7 Sat EST Retail Store hours: 9-8 Mon-Fri, 9-7 Sat EST Current Sweetwater time is 5:32 AM

© 2008 Sweetwater Sound Inc. All rights reserved. Please read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Site Map