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AKG C214

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User ratings:
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3.7 out of 5
84 user ratings
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Pros

  • excellent condenser for vocals with a silky sound
  • good for both vocal and instrument applications
  • It is very versatile and does well with most applications

Cons

  • 2014 - Infinity Home Studio Basics
  • Record in a small space
  • there is no one way to use a microphone
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Key specs

  • Studio microphone
  • Cardioid
  • 2 mA
  • Wired
  • 200 Ω
  • 13 dB
  • 20, 20000 Hz
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AKG C214 - Pros & Cons

AKG C214

Pros

  • excellent condenser for vocals with a silky sound
  • good for both vocal and instrument applications
  • It is very versatile and does well with most applications
  • truly performs well
  • Crisp
  • clear
  • thick
  • natural
  • and warm
  • It performs extremely well for rap vocals as well as R
  • it s also amazing

Cons

  • 2014 - Infinity Home Studio Basics
  • Record in a small space
  • there is no one way to use a microphone
  • 13dBA is still not high enough to be noticeable in most recording applications
  • It never produced reedy or brittle results for us
  • 20dB attenuation pad and a bass-cut filter
  • cheap
  • they are vulnerable to unnecessary background noise
  • its flat shape
  • no space is wasted
  • inferiority is not too dramatic

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AKG C214 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Microphone typeStudio microphone
Direction typeCardioid
Output impedance1000.0 Ω
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Design
Colour of productBlack
On/off switchyes
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Connectivity
Device interface
Mini XLR
Connectivity technologyWired
XLR outyes
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Recording quality
Input impedance200.0 Ω
Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR)81.0 dB
Sensitivity13.0 dB
Frequency range20 - 20000
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Dimensions
Width2.2 in
Height2.17 in
Depth6.3 in
Weight9.88 oz
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Power
Power consumption2.0 mA
Operating voltage52.0 V

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AKG C214 AKG - Editorial Reviews (1)

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Published: 12.09.2008
AKG C214 review

A mid-priced condenser mic that'll serve as a good studio all-rounder

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