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AKG C314

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Pros

  • quiet and transparent
  • The current versions are very nice
  • works great for vocals

Cons

  • plastic suspension cradle and a foam windshield
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Key specs

  • Studio microphone
  • Cardioid
  • 3 mA
  • Wired
  • 200 Ω
  • 8 dB
  • 20, 20000 Hz
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AKG C314 - Pros & Cons

AKG C314

Pros

  • quiet and transparent
  • The current versions are very nice
  • works great for vocals
  • acoustic recording
  • percussion and amplified instruments
  • excellent
  • versatile workhorse mic
  • The four patterns are well defined and provide useful versatility

Cons

  • plastic suspension cradle and a foam windshield
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AKG C314 - 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
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Connectivity
Device interface
Mini XLR
Connectivity technologyWired
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Recording quality
Input impedance200.0 Ω
Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR)86.0 dB
Sensitivity8.0 dB
Frequency range20 - 20000
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Dimensions
Width2.17 in
Height1.69 in
Depth6.3 in
Weight10.58 oz
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Power
Power consumption3.0 mA
Operating voltage52.0 V

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AKG C314 AKG - Editorial Reviews (3)

AKG C314 Review: AKG C314 Multi-Pattern LDC Microphone — AudioTechnology
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Published: 03.11.2015
Review: AKG C314 Multi-Pattern LDC Microphone — AudioTechnology

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Published: 22.08.2015
AKG C314 Microphone review

Always fancied a 414 but couldn't afford it? Come right in...

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Published: 15.12.2015
AKG C314

AKG’s C414 has been a studio favourite for decades. Does this new, more affordable model hit the same spot?

By Hugh Robjohns
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