A studio classic, voiced for vocal reproduction and distance miking of instruments.

The AKG C 414 B-XL II Condenser Microphone is designed to make soloists sound great. The AKG C 414 has been a studio workhorse for many years and has undergone numerous refinements. Based on the C3414, the C414B-XLS has a vastly improved capsule shockmount, and new, switching 1" diaphragm. It has 5 switchable polar patterns: omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, and figure 8. 2-color LEDs indicate polar pattern and output overload. It has 3 switchable bass cut filters and 3 pre-attenuation pads with LEDs for quick reference and delivers a huge 20Hz-20kHz frequency range. The signal-to-noise ratio of 88dB, A-weighted offers the kind of performance required for digital tracking sessions. The C414B-XLII has the distinctive timbre of the classic C414 and is designed for adding presence to vocals and for distant miking of instruments. It comes with the H 85 professional shockmount/stand adapter, PF 80 external pop filter, and W 414 X external windscreen. Requires phantom power.

AKG C 414 B-XL II Condenser Microphone Features:

• Voiced for vocal reproduction
• High sensitivity and extremely low noise
• High sound pressure level capability and wide dynamic range
• 5 switchable polar patterns
• Completely immune to electrostatic and electromagnetic interference from digital gear, computer monitors, etc.
• 2-color LEDs provide quick visual monitoring of polar pattern and output overload
• 3 switchable bass cut filters and 3 pre-attenuation pads with LEDs
• All switchable components operate in low-impedance circuits
• Elastic capsule suspension greatly minimizes structurally transmitted noise

AKG C 414 B-XL II Condenser Microphone Includes:

• H 85 professional shockmount/stand adapter, flight case, PF 80 external pop filter, W 414 X external windscreen, and flight case

It's a studio standard and now better than ever a must for your mic locker. Order today.

AKG C 414 B-XL II Condenser Microphone

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incredible

Posted by party_hardy from Toronto on Nov 14, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Recording Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Anyone who will pay me

this mic is amazing, the one i have been using has incredible frequency response, not to mention it has the ability to switch to any polar pattern out there. I've recorded a lot of vocals with it ranging from folk to metal and it's still my first choice when it comes to the voice. A great mic for anyones mic locker.

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honest review

Posted by superhero from georgia on Jul 27, 2008

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: songwriter,composer

Reviewer's Play Style: pop,alternative,jazz

This is no doubt the best condenser mic which is why it became part of all major to project studio this days. Its simply the best mic on almost everything, espicially on act gtr, I am so impress with the 414, I ve been using u87 as well for a long time, but the 414 comparing to u87 price tagg is almost a steal. This is one of those mic that once you have it, you wont sell it. For the price, you may probably get a neu tlm103, which I have to honestly say is a piece of s***, get the rode nt1a if you like the tlm103 sound, no joke, I am serious, try it ur self, talk to pro, anyway, 414 rocks. Thanks akg!

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Best microphone ever made!

Posted by boutonnat from Paris on Apr 24, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Composer/Producer

Reviewer's Play Style: Classical/POp

This is simply just THE microphone to use for professional studio applications. I have also owned the Neumann U-87 and U-47, but even those don't have the high-end detail and low-noise performance offered bij the AKG 414 B-XLII. Besides that the internal shock-mounting is great, the microphone is not too large (can even be used on stage), and the microphone switching is all digital...what more can say...uhh just look at this beauty....!

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