THE NEXT GENERATION C 414 C 414 B-XLS / C 414 B-XL II
THE EVOLUTION of the classic reference-standard recording microphone C 12 A C 414 comb C 414 EB C 414 EB-P48 C 414 B-ULS C 414 B-TL II 1962 1971 1976 1980 1986 1993 From the original 1971 C 414 brochure: AKG … a name that has amassed an enviable world-wide reputation for performance, dependability and service.
“PUSHING THE ENVELOPE” The legacy of AKG For more than five decades, AKG Acoustics has been a leading manufacturer of microphones, headphones and wireless systems for studio, stage and broadcast that conform to the highest standards of quality and reliability. The accumulated experience of working with professionals and tremendous engineering know-how are the foundation of the unique sound and popularity of the legendary AKG brand.
THE HISTORY OF THE C 414 How a legendary product evolved 1962 The introduction of the C 12 A, the forerunner of the now-classic C 414 design. The C 12 A had a Nuvistor tube in its preamp section and its miniaturized housing became a trademark of AKG’s large-diaphragm microphones. This model was marketed until 1976. 1971 The launch of the first C 414 model, the C 414 comb.
658_04_Allonge_engl_fsch 15.03.2004 7:29 Uhr Seite 2 CONTROL SETTINGS … SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY BACK TO THE FUTURE … are only a glance away! Exactly what you expect from AKG New features for superior performance! Absolute reliability With the new two-color-LEDs on the front of the microphone, important imformation can be read out at a glance.
5658_04_Allonge_engl_fsch 15.03.2004 7:29 Uhr Seite 1 THE NEXT GENERATION C 414 THE ANATOMY C 414B-XLS / C 414B-XLII for great performance! • High sensitivity and extremely low self noise 1. • High sound pressure level capability and wide dynamic range The one-inch twin-diaphragm transducer delivers five polar patterns. The diaphragms are made of a special gold-sputtered plastic foil. The capsule has ultra-high precision parts with tolerances in the region of microns.
5658_04_Allonge_engl_fsch 15.03.2004 7:29 Uhr Seite 1 THE NEXT GENERATION C 414 THE ANATOMY C 414B-XLS / C 414B-XLII for great performance! • High sensitivity and extremely low self noise 1. • High sound pressure level capability and wide dynamic range The one-inch twin-diaphragm transducer delivers five polar patterns. The diaphragms are made of a special gold-sputtered plastic foil. The capsule has ultra-high precision parts with tolerances in the region of microns.
5658_04_Allonge_engl_fsch 15.03.2004 7:29 Uhr Seite 1 THE NEXT GENERATION C 414 THE ANATOMY C 414B-XLS / C 414B-XLII for great performance! • High sensitivity and extremely low self noise 1. • High sound pressure level capability and wide dynamic range The one-inch twin-diaphragm transducer delivers five polar patterns. The diaphragms are made of a special gold-sputtered plastic foil. The capsule has ultra-high precision parts with tolerances in the region of microns.
5658_04_Allonge_engl_fsch 15.03.2004 7:29 Uhr Seite 2 CONTROL SETTINGS … SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY BACK TO THE FUTURE … are only a glance away! Exactly what you expect from AKG New features for superior performance! Absolute reliability With the new two-color-LEDs on the front of the microphone, important imformation can be read out at a glance.
5658_04_Allonge_engl_fsch 15.03.2004 7:29 Uhr Seite 2 CONTROL SETTINGS … SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY BACK TO THE FUTURE … are only a glance away! Exactly what you expect from AKG New features for superior performance! Absolute reliability With the new two-color-LEDs on the front of the microphone, important imformation can be read out at a glance.
SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY Exactly what you expect from AKG Three switchable bass filters The switchable bass-cut filters reduce sonic coloration and the risk of lowfrequency distortion. The slope of the 40 and 80 Hz filters is more than 12 dB-per-octave and these are especially useful in combating wind noise or vibrations from stage floors. The 160 Hz filter has a gentler 6 dB-per-octave slope useful in minimizing proximity effect.
APPLICATION GUIDE We recommend the C 414 B-XLS and C 414 B-XL II for the following applications in the recording studio: C 414 B-XLS C 414 B-XL II Lead/solo vocals Backing vocals/choir Speech Acoustic guitar Electric guitar Electric bass guitar Double bass Violin Cello Zither Grand piano (classical) Piano (rock/jazz) Organ Trumpet Trombone French horn Tuba Saxophone Flute Clarinet Harmonica Bass drum Tom-toms Cymbals Bongos Congas preferred recommended 12 www.akg.
SPECIFICATIONS C 414 B-XLS / -XL II Powering: Current consumption: Connector: Dimensions: Net weight: 1-inch large-diaphragm pressure gradient microphone Omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure eight 23 mV/Pa (-33 dBV) ± 0.
The complete C 414 B-XL package H 85 Elastic spider suspension with stand adapter PF 80 Professional external pop filter for vocal recordings W 414 X External wind/pop filter www.akg.com Microphones · Headphones · Wireless Microphones · Wireless Headphones · Headsets · Electroacoustical Components AKG Acoustics GmbH Lemböckgasse 21–25, P.O.B. 158, A-1230 Vienna/AUSTRIA, Tel: (+43 1) 86 654-0*, Fax: (+43 1) 86 654-7516, www.akg.com, e-mail: sales@akg.com Hotline: (+43 676) 83200 888, hotline@akg.
