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AKG C 414 B-XLS
Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Five Switchable Polar Patterns, and Extremely Low Self-noise

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Trust This AKG Mic For Reference-Grade Recording!
AKG's C 414 B-XLS is a reference-quality microphone especially designed for accurate, beautifully-detailed pickup of any acoustic instrument. With new features, improved technical specifications, ease of use and available accessories, the C 414 B-XLS is part of the next generation of AKG microphone quality. This premium-grade update of the classic C 414 maintains the original's distinctive timbre especially suited for recording or live reproduction of solo vocals and solo instruments.

AKG C 414 B-XLS 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
Especially preferred for recording backing vocals/choir, acoustic guitar, strings and almost all brass instruments

High sensitivity,low self noise for ultimate accuracy
The C 414 B-XLS 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-XLS 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 on the C 414 B-XLS gives you an immediate warning of mic clipping.

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-XLS is as free of mechanical noise and vibration as possible.

The preferred mic for dozens of instruments
The C 414 B-XLS offers a new degree of reference mic perfection in many difficult recording situations. It is ideal for capturing the wide frequency ranges and broad dynamics of choirs, double basses, cellos and violins, tubas and french horns (and almost all other brass instruments), and Saxophone, clarinet and flute.

All of these improvements to the C 414 B-XLS 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-XLS 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
Three switchable bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation pads with LEDs for quick visual indication
Includes professional shock mount/stand adapter and external windscreen

The AKG C 414 B-XLS: The reference-grade mic for recording perfection!

Sweetwater Expert Advice

		"With its versatile sound and switchable polar patterns, the AKG C414 B-XLS has become a staple with recording engineers. I have used this microphone in many sessions and with many different instruments, it truly is one of my favorites." David Stewart
		"The C414 has been one of the standard professional studio microphones for years. I've used them on everything from grand pianos to distorted Marshall half-stacks to a full orchestra (and, of course, vocals) with great results on everything. With the new XLS model they've made a good thing even better!" Ted Hunter
		"The benchmark against which I judge all other mics is the AKG C414 B-XLS. It is included in every mic shootout that I conduct. This classic, flexible, reference-grade microphone is a must-have for any serious studio. With multiple polar patterns, bass roll-off frequencies, and attenuation pads, there isn’t a situation for which it isn’t well suited. Come to think of it; you should probably own a stereo pair." Nick Schenkel

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