AKG C414 XLII

The C414 XLII multi-pattern condenser microphone offers a choice of nine polar patterns for the perfect sonic capture for every application. A peak hold LED displays even the shortest overload peaks. For live-sound applications and permanent installations, all controls can easily be disabled for trouble-free use.The C414 XLII version differs from the C414 XLS version in one major respect – the capsule.

The C414 XLII's slight presence boost and impressive spatial reproduction are both similar to the legendary AKG C12 microphone from 1953.

Key features:

• Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz
• Polar pattern: omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hyper cardioid & figure-of-eight
• Sonic character of the famous AKG C12 delivers astounding sound quality for lead vocals & solo instruments
• 3 attenuation levels (-6/-12/-18dB) for close-up recording or high-output sources of up to 158dB SPL
• 3 switchable different bass-cut filters to reduce wind noise, stage vibration or proximity effect
• Overload warning with audio peak hold LED to detect shortest audio peaks