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AKG C414 XLII

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2 editorial reviews
One of the all-time classic microphones gets a 21st-century makeover.Read more
Always fancied a 414 but couldn't afford it? Come right in...Read more
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Pros

  • headroom and minimising self noise
  • best-known microphone that AKG make
  • Very clear and brutally quality sound

Cons

  • LEDs should flash red when clipping takes place
  • It took me a long time to save up for this mic
  • s tone out of the box can sometimes be unexciting
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Key specs

  • Stage/performance microphone
  • 4.5 mA
  • Wired
  • 200 Ω
  • 20, 20000 Hz
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AKG C414 XLII - Pros & Cons

AKG C414 XLII

Pros

  • headroom and minimising self noise
  • best-known microphone that AKG make
  • Very clear and brutally quality sound
  • full
  • transparent and just sounds fantastic
  • C414 performs admirably with some carefully chosen EQ

Cons

  • LEDs should flash red when clipping takes place
  • It took me a long time to save up for this mic
  • s tone out of the box can sometimes be unexciting
  • plastic suspension cradle and a foam windshield

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AKG C414 XLII - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Microphone typeStage/performance microphone
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Design
Colour of productGold,Grey
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Connectivity
Device interfaceXLR-3
Connectivity technologyWired
XLR outyes
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Power
Power consumption4.5 mA
Operating voltage52.0 V
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Recording quality
Input impedance200.0 Ω
Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR)88.0 dB
Frequency range20 - 20000
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Dimensions
Width1.97 in
Height1.5 in
Depth6.3 in
Weight10.58 oz
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Features
Noise reductionyes

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AKG C414 XLII AKG - Editorial Reviews (2)

AKG C414 XLII AKG C414B XLS & XLII
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Published: 01.11.2004
AKG C414B XLS & XLII

One of the all-time classic microphones gets a 21st-century makeover.

By Paul White
10 minute read
AKG C414 XLII AKG C314 Microphone review
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Published: 22.08.2015
AKG C314 Microphone review

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

7 minute read

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