AKG's industry-leading C 414 microphones are already an industry standard in the world's largest recording studios and a highly respected workhorse for independent artists, broadcast and on-stage.
The new C 214 is designed as a cost-effective alternative to the high-quality, industry-leading C 414 family. It captures sound by combining one side of the legendary C 414 dual-capsule system with AKG's patented Back-Plate Technology, resulting in an outstanding performance that comes very close to the famous C 414 B-XLS.
Like the C 414 models, the C 214 is able to handle the high-pressure of sounds such as amplified guitars, with sensitivity that is also perfect for vocals and orchestral instruments. In addition, the microphone offers 20 dB attenuation, 13 dB noise reduction and a low-cut switch - all in an elegant yet rugged package.
Additional features include an integrated suspension, double mesh grille high RF immunity without affecting acoustics. The circuitry in the C 214 provides maximum SPL capability with minimal noise, and the gold-plated XLR output connector offers lossless signals.
The C 214 comes complete with carrying case, windshield and spider suspension bracket.
Specifications:
- Polar pattern: cardioid
- Frequency range: 20 to 20,000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV)
- Max. SPL: 136/156 dB SPL (0/-20 dB) (for 0.5% THD)
- Equivalent noise level: 13 dB-A according to IEC 60268-4 (A-weighted)
- Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted): 81 dB
- Prettenuation pad: 0/-20 dB (switchable)
- Bass cut filter slope: 160 Hz, 6 dB/octave, switchable
- Impedance: <=200 ohms
- Recommended load impedance: >=1000 ohms
- Supply voltage: 12 to 52 V phantom power supply according to IEC 61938
- Current consumption: < 2 mA
- Dynamic range: 123/143 dB (0/-20 dB) (A-weighted)
- Connector IEC standard: 3-pin XLR
- Finishing: matte gray-blue
- Dimensions: 160 x 55 mm (6.3 x 2.2 in.)
- Net weight: 280 g (0.62 lbs.)
- Shipping Weight: 1450 g (3.22 lbs.)
- AKG's legendary 1" Edge-Terminated Large Diaphragm Sound´.
- Excellent dynamic range (up to 156 dB SPL, ultra-low noise)
- Roadworthy design
- Integrated suspension to reduce mechanical noise
- Switchable 20 dB attenuation pad and Low Cut Switch
- Rugged double mesh grille for high RF immunity but unaffected acoustics
- All-metal die-cast housing with shock- and scratch-resistant finish
- Includes Spider-type Shock Mount
- Includes metal carrying case
- Designed, engineered and built in Vienna, Austria
