AKG Acoustics C 214 User Manual

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Recording Microphone

Professional Studio Recording
Lead Vocals
Lead Instruments
Ensemble Recording
Professional Stage Miking

• AKG’s legendary 1“ edge-terminated large diaphragm sound

• Incredible 143dB dynamic range (up to 156 dB SPL)

• Switchable 20 dB attenuation pad and low cut switch

• Integrated capsule suspension to reduce mechanical noise

• Rugged double mesh grill for high RF immunity but unaffected acoustics

• Spider-type shock mount, windscreen and metal carrying case included

• All-metal die-cast body with shock- and scratch-resistant finish

• Designed, engineered and built in Vienna, Austria

• 3-year parts and labor warranty

C 214

Engineered Exellence
built in Vienna, Austria.

KG’s legendary C 414 needs no introduction – it is a tool found in most recording studios and has been used on thousands of hit records; it’s

been on stage with artists of every musical genre and is also used by leading broadcast facilities the world over.

The new C 214 is designed as a cost-effective alternative to the high-end, industry-leading C 414 family. This new microphone uses the same 1-
inch dual-capsule as the legendary C 414 in a single-diaphragm, cardioid-only design. The result is a class-leading performance close to
that of the famous C414 B-XLS.

The C 214 has AKG’s legendary large-diaphragm sound and is capable of incredible 143 dB dynamic range for uncompressed, life-like
transients. The C 214’s edge-terminated capsule delivers a highly-detailed, up-front sound that brings out every nuance of any voice or
instrument. Thanks to its switchable 20-dB attenuation pad and low cut filter, the C 214 can be used in sound fields as high as 156 dB SPL –
so it can be used on stage for close-up miking for even very loud applications like drum overheads, guitar amps or high-output brass.

The C 214 features an integrated capsule suspension that reduces mechanical noise and resonances for even greater sonic accuracy.
The double mesh, all-metal grille protects the capsule and ensures high RF immunity without affecting acoustical performance. The C 214 has
a roadworthy construction quality with a modern scratch-resistant finish, a dent-resistant, metal grille and a gold-plated XLR-type output.

The C 214 comes complete with carrying case, windscreen, and spider-type shock mount.

Recording Microphone

Specifications
Capsule One Inch Large Diaphragm Condenser
Sensitivity 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV)
Frequency Range 20 to 20,000 Hz
Equivalent noise level 13 dB-A (IEC 60268-4)
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Max. SPL 136 / 156 dB SPL (0 / 20 dB Pad)
Dynamic range 123 / 143 dB-A (0 / 20 dB Pad)
Low Cut Filter 160 Hz, 6 dB/Octave, switchable
Attenuation Pad 20 dB, switchable
Phantom Power 12 to 52 V (IEC 61938)
Patents AT 395.225, DE 4.103.784, JP 2.815.488
Dimensions 160 x 55 mm (6.3 x 2.2 in.)
Net / Shipping Weight 280 / 1450 g (0.62 / 3.22 lbs)
Standard Accessories H 85 Shock Mount, W 214 Windscreen, Metal Carrying Case

Item number: C 214 3185Z0001