AKG Matched Pair of C414XLS

The AKG C414 multi-pattern condenser microphone need no introduction, having been used in top broadcast facilities across the globe for over 60 years, as well as recording studios and performance stages that have played host to the biggest names in music for over 60 years. Few microphones are as generally acknowledged as this well-known microphone as a de facto component of any professional engineer’s mic locker. With the C414 XLS/ST package, you can now affordably buy a matching pair of C414 XLSs.

Features

• Omni, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure eight, and four intermediate pickup patterns
• Lock Mode disables all controls easily for live and installation use
• Incredible Dynamic Range of 152dB
• Three different bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation levels
• Peak Hold LED even detects shortest overload peaks
• Paired using AKG’s sophisticated computer-aided matching method
• Highest possible correlation over the whole frequency range and virtually identical sensitivity
• Includes carrying case, two windscreens, a stereo bar, and two spider-type shock mounts
• Frequency range: 20 to 20,000 Hz
• Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV) +/-0.5 dB
• Max. SPL: 200/400/800/1600 Pa 140/146/152/158 dB (0/-6/-12/-18 dB) for 0.5% THD
• Equivalent noise level: 6 dB-A (0 dB preattenuation) (IEC 60268-4)
• Signal/noise ratio: 88 dB
• Preattenuation pad: 0 dB, -6 dB, -12 dB, -18 dB, switchable
• Bass cut filter slope: 12 dB/octave at 40 Hz and 80 Hz; 6 dB/octave at 160 Hz
• Impedance: <200 ohms
• Recommended load impedance: > 2,200 ohms
• Powering: approximately 4 mA
• Connector: 3-pin XLR to IEC
• Dimensions: 50 x 38 x 160 mm (2.0 x 1.5 x 6.3 in.)
• Net weight: 300g (10.6oz.)
• Requires +48V phantom power to DIN/IEC