AKG C414B-XL II - Solo Condenser Mic

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C414B-XL II - Solo Condenser Mic
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High sensitivity and extremely low self noise
Five switchable polar patterns for placement and application flexibility
Two-color LEDs provide quick visual indication of selected polar pattern and output overload
Elastic capsule suspension greatly minimizes structurally-transmitted noise from chassis vibration
H 85 professional shock mount/stand adapter, PF 80 external pop filter and W 414 X external windscreen.
A classic microphone with a distinctive timbre especially designed for recording of solo vocals and solo instruments.

With the introduction of the NeXt Generation C 414 B-XL models, AKG sets new benchmarks for useful features, improved technical specifications, ease of use and available accessories. All of these improvements are answers to requests from ever-demanding recording studios, broadcast stations and concert engineers, but with the basic sonic character of the legendary C 414 unaltered.

Additional features:

High sound pressure level capability and wide dynamic range
Completely immune to electrostatic and electromagnetic interference from digital gear, computer monitors, etc. thanks to solid metal housing and transformerless output stage
Three switchable bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation pads with LEDs for quick visual indication
All switchable components operate in low impedance circuits for ultra-high reliability even in extremely humid conditions

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I purchased this mic late 2009. I own a C214 and thought it would be nice to have the legendary 414. These 2 mics are very similar but also very different. The 414 has a sound the lays over the mix very well. The 214 has a sound that makes it as if the vocalist is right in the room right up front with you. The 414 at times is super over sensitive. It can be hard to position the singer in the exact same spot to get exactly the same kind of sound when producing takes of consistency. It is a fantastic mic and the polar patterns are great on it providing many different voices and ability to get different voices from different spots in the room. If you have the ability to own one of these mics as they aren't cheap i encourage you to purchase one. It's also incredibly nice to own the C214 as well because together they give you the best of both worlds! I have found that the C414 handles high pressure singing better than the 214. Also great cables are a must for these mics. I just recently bought some mogami golds and what a difference it makes on the mics!
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