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AKG C214 vs Neumann U 89 I

    2.2 in
    2.17 in
    AKG C214 Microphone
    AKG C214
      Neumann U 89 I Microphone
      Neumann U 89 I
      Available colors
      User rating
      84
      3.7 out of 5
      84 user ratings
      5 stars
      		32 %
      4 stars
      		26 %
      3 stars
      		25 %
      2 stars
      		11 %
      1 stars
      		4 %
      20
      4.3 out of 5
      20 user ratings
      5 stars
      		55 %
      4 stars
      		25 %
      3 stars
      		15 %
      2 stars
      		5 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Technical details

      AKG C214AKG C214
      Neumann U 89 INeumann U 89 I
      Microphone typeStudio microphoneStage/performance microphone
      Direction typeCardioidOmnidirectional

      Recording quality

      AKG C214AKG C214
      Neumann U 89 INeumann U 89 I
      Input impedance200.0 Ω150.0 Ω
      Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR)81.0 dB66.0 dB
      Frequency range20 - 2000020 - 20000

      Design

      AKG C214AKG C214
      Neumann U 89 INeumann U 89 I
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Dimensions

      AKG C214AKG C214
      Neumann U 89 INeumann U 89 I
      Height2.17 in1.81 in
      Depth6.3 in7.28 in
      Weight9.88 oz14.11 oz

      Connectivity

      AKG C214AKG C214
      Neumann U 89 INeumann U 89 I
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired

      Power

      AKG C214AKG C214
      Neumann U 89 INeumann U 89 I
      Power consumption2.0 mA0.8 mA
      Operating voltage52.0 V0.8 V

      Pros & Cons

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