AKG C414 XLS

Amazing flexibility for any situation!

The C414 XLS offers nine pickup patterns which enable you to choose the perfect setting for every application. In addition to the five patterns traditionally offered by the C414 (omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, and figure eight), you also get four intermediate settings that let you dial in the best pattern to suit your environment. It also features an astoundingly low noise floor and a 152dB dynamic range, making the C414 XLS ideal for any musical environment. A locking mode allows you to disable all of the C414 XLS's controls for live-sound applications and permanent installations, and a special "Peak Hold" LED displays even the shortest overload peaks.

Main 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 152 dB
• Three different bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation levels
• Peak Hold LED detects even the shortest overload peaks
• Includes carrying case, pop filter, windscreen, and spider-type shock mount
• 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

Tech Specs

• Microphone Type: Condenser
• Polar Pattern: Omni, Wide Cardioid, Cardioid, Hypercardioid, Figure-8
• Diaphragm Size: 1" (25.4mm)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
• Max SPL: 140dB (158dB w/18dB Pad)
• Output Impedance: 200 ohms
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 88dB (A weighted)
• Self Noise: 6dB (A weighted)
• Low Cut Filter: 40Hz, 80Hz (-12dB/octave), 160Hz (-6dB/octave)
• Pads: -6dB, -12dB, -18dB
• Color: Dark Grey/Silver
• Connector: XLR