AKG's C 414 B-XLS is a reference-quality microphone especially designed for accurate, beautifully-detailed pickup of any acoustic instrument. With new features, improved technical specifications, ease of use and available accessories, the AKG C 414 B-XLS is part of the next generation of AKG microphone quality. This premium-grade update of the classic AKG C 414 maintains the original's distinctive timbre especially suited for recording or live reproduction of solo vocals and solo instruments.

The AKG C 414 B-XLS is designed to provide high sensitivity (23 mV/Pa [-33 dBV] 0.5 dB) for maximum response to any audio source. Its extremely low self-noise characteristics (6 dB-A [0 dB preattenuation], A-weighted) make it ideal for the most delicate source recording or the most demanding onstage application.

With your choice of omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, or figure eight patterns, the AKG C 414 B-XLS will quickly become one of the most-used mics in your collection! And verifying your selected pattern is easy: a two-color LED provides a quick visual indication of the current pattern. Plus, an additional output overload LED on the C 414 B-XLS gives you an immediate warning of mic clipping.

AKG has almost completely eliminated structurally-transmitted vibrations that interfere and color the sound, thanks to a new elastic capsule suspension system. This ensures the AKG C 414 B-XLS is as free of mechanical noise and vibration as possible.

AKG C414B XLS CONDENSER MICROPHONE FEATURES
1-inch large-diaphragm pressure gradient microphone.
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.
Three switchable bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation pads with LEDs for quick visual indication.
Optional R 414 remote control unit (available late 2004) for full control of all switchable parameters.
Includes professional shock mount/stand adapter and external windscreen.

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