AKG C414 XLII/ST Matched Pair Condenser Microphones
Perfect Twins
for stereo recording of any acoustic instruments in studio and on stage
The AKG C414 XLII reference multipattern condenser microphone offers a choice of nine polar patterns for the perfect sonic capture for every application. A peak hold LED displays even the shortest overload peaks. For live-sound applications and permanent installations, all controls can easily be disabled for trouble-free use.
The AKG C414 XLII reference multi-pattern condenser microphone offers a choice of nine polar patterns for the perfect sonic capture for every application. The AKG C414 XLII’s slight presence boost and impressive spatial reproduction are both similar to the legendary AKG C12 microphone from 1953.
Realistic stereo recordings require microphones with outstanding performance and excellent quality. They also require performance consistency and accurate localisation from the pair of microphones. Therefore, every factory-matched pair has been created from thousands of individual microphones selected by AKG’s sophisticated computer-aided matching method. The result is the highest possible correlation over the whole frequency range and virtually identical sensitivity for stunning, three-dimensional recordings.
The matched pairs consist of two microphones that are within 1 dB to each other in sensitivity and also within 1 dB to each other in the range of 300 Hz to 8,000 Hz of the individual frequency response when used in cardioid mode. The microphones are selected from a large quantity of individual microphones according to the described criteria by using a proprietary computer program.
Using this matched pair for stereo recordings in various techniques will provide a good and stable balance without frequency-dependent shifting of the stereo panorama.
The kit includes all the standard accessories of the deluxe package (excluding the PF 80) along with a stereo bar and proof of performance charts in an attractive carrying case (large Soundtool case).
AKG C414 XLII Condenser Microphone Features:
- Absolutely perfectly matched stereo pair thanks to AKG’s sophisticated computer-aided matching method
- Highest possible correlation over the whole frequency range and virtually identical sensitivity
- Selected from thousands of individual microphones
- Designed, Engineered and Built in Vienna, Austria
AKG C414 XLII condenser Mic Applications:
- Professional stage miking
- Lead instruments
- Ensemble recording
- Drum overhead miking
- Classic music recording
- Choir miking
The C414 XLII Matched Pair Stereo Set Package included accessories:
- 2 x AKG C414 XLII Condenser Microphones
- 2 x H85 Universal shock mounts
- 2 x SA60 Stand adapters
- 2 x W414 Windscreens
- 1 x Stereo mounting bar
- Aluminum carrying case
- Measurement documents
Specifications
- Polar pattern: Omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure eight
- Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted): 88 dB
- Preattenuation pad: -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
- Recommended load impedance: >= 2,200 ohms
- Supply voltage: 48 V phantom power to DIN/IEC
- Current consumption: approximately 4.5 mA
- Dynamic range: 134 dB minimum
- Connector: 3-pin XLR to IEC
- Dimensions: 50 x 38 x 160 mm (2.0 x 1.5 x 6.3 in.)
- Net weight: 300 g (10.6 oz.)
- Patent(s): Electrostatic transducer (Patent no. AT 395.225, DE 4.103.784, JP 2.815.48
- User’s Guide: here.