AKG Acoustics C 414 User Manual
Versatile.
Outstanding.
Absolutely astounding.
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TheThe Reference
High sensitivity and extremely loHigh sensitivity and extremely low self-w self-
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noise - one of the quietest microphones noise - one of the quietest microphones
in the world (6 dBa-A only)in the world (6 dBa-A only)
High sound pressure level caHigh sound pressure level capability uppability up
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to 158 dB SPL and incredible dto 158 dB SPL and incredible dynamicynamic
range of range of 152 dB152 dB
Nine sNine switchable polar pawitchable polar patterns for tterns for
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placement and aplacement and applicapplication flexibilitytion flexibility
Rugged double mesh for unaffectedRugged double mesh for unaffected
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acoustics and high RF immunityacoustics and high RF immunity
Lock Mode:Lock Mode: all controls can be easilyall controls can be easily
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disabled for trouble-free usedisabled for trouble-free use
PPeak Hold LED:eak Hold LED: displays even the displays even the
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shortest overload peaksshortest overload peaks
TTwo-colour LEDs provide quick visual
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indicaindication of selected polar pation of selected polar pattern andttern and
output overloadoutput overload
Three sThree switchable bass cut filters andwitchable bass cut filters and
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three pre-athree pre-attenuattenuation pads tion pads
Cutting edge technologCutting edge technology and stay and state-of-te-of-
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the-art components ensure shortest signalthe-art components ensure shortest signal
papath and extra protection ath and extra protection against moisturegainst moisture
Elastic caElastic capsule suspension greapsule suspension greatly tly
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minimises structurally-transmitted noiseminimises structurally-transmitted noise
from chassis vibrafrom chassis vibrationtion
Both versions are also aBoth versions are also available as vailable as
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stereo sets (selected by stereo sets (selected by AKG's sophisti-AKG's sophisti-
cacated mated matching method)tching method)
Comes complete with metal carrComes complete with metal carryingying
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case,case, spiderspider-type shock mount H 85,-type shock mount H 85, poppop
filter H 85 and windscreen filter H 85 and windscreen W 414W 414
Designed,Designed, engineered and built inengineered and built in
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Vienna,Vienna, AustriaAustria
EverEveryone who is used to working with a C 414yone who is used to working with a C 414
will find the acoustic advantages of an will find the acoustic advantages of an AKG AKG
large-diaphragm microphone verlarge-diaphragm microphone very familiary familiar..
Since the mid-1980’Since the mid-1980’s,s, the C 414 has been the C 414 has been
THE reference microphone of the recording THE reference microphone of the recording
industrindustry and a proven workhorse for the stage.y and a proven workhorse for the stage.
C 414 XL IIC 414 XLS
The new C 414 XLS and the C 414 XLII offer The new C 414 XLS and the C 414 XLII offer
nine pickup patterns that enable it to choose nine pickup patterns that enable it to choose
the perfect setting for everthe perfect setting for every application.y application. For For
live-sound applications and fixed installations,live-sound applications and fixed installations,
all controls can be easily disabled for trouble-all controls can be easily disabled for trouble-
free use,free use, and the peak hold LED displays evenand the peak hold LED displays even
the shortest overload peaks.the shortest overload peaks.
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NewNew
FFor over 60 years,or over 60 years, leading musicians leading musicians
and engineers haand engineers have used legendarve used legendary y AKGAKG
microphones to camicrophones to capture their sound,pture their sound, soso
thathat their audience hears evert their audience hears every nuance.y nuance.
The C 414 family has been one of theThe C 414 family has been one of the
world’world’s most widely-used and respecteds most widely-used and respected
studio and stastudio and stage microphones in audioge microphones in audio
historhistoryy.. With new useful feaWith new useful features and tures and
even greaeven greater ease of use,ter ease of use, we are able we are able
to ansto answer the demands from our everwer the demands from our ever--
grogrowing worldwide customer base.wing worldwide customer base.
EverEverything aything at a glance - with the new t a glance - with the new
two-colourtwo-colour-LEDs on the front of the -LEDs on the front of the
microphone,microphone, important informaimportant information can tion can
be read out abe read out at a glance.t a glance. The current The current
setting for both preasetting for both preattenuattenuation and tion and
bass filter can be seen abass filter can be seen at the back.t the back.
PPerfect Sound for All:erfect Sound for All:
Play it safe:Play it safe:
Nine pickup patterns Nine pickup patterns
Nine pickup patterns provide the perfect soundNine pickup patterns provide the perfect sound
for everfor every application - without compromising y application - without compromising
anything.anything. Signal-bleeding from other sources Signal-bleeding from other sources
can be minimised quickly and efficientlycan be minimised quickly and efficiently.. More-More-
overover,, ffor on-stage applications gain-before-feed-or on-stage applications gain-before-feed-
back can be maximised.back can be maximised.
Lock ModeLock Mode
Live-sound engineers as well as engineers Live-sound engineers as well as engineers
for theatre,for theatre, opera,opera, or musical productions or musical productions
often use the same microphones for the same often use the same microphones for the same
purposes everpurposes every night,y night, and may even install and may even install
some microphones permanentlysome microphones permanently.. In Lock Mode,In Lock Mode,
all microphone controls are disabled,all microphone controls are disabled, so that so that
the settings selected for a specific applicationthe settings selected for a specific application
(polar pattern,(polar pattern, preattenuation pad,preattenuation pad, bass cut bass cut
filter) cannot be changed unintentionallyfilter) cannot be changed unintentionally..
Not just for a moment:Not just for a moment:
PPeak Hold LEDeak Hold LED
The polar pattern indicator LEDs also provide The polar pattern indicator LEDs also provide
an overload indication.an overload indication. With conventional peakWith conventional peak
indicators,indicators, overload peaks lasting only for a overload peaks lasting only for a
fraction of a second may easily escape yourfraction of a second may easily escape your
attention.attention. The new peak hold function makes sureThe new peak hold function makes sure
that you will notice even the shortest overloadthat you will notice even the shortest overload
peak:peak: If the microphone output level exceeds theIf the microphone output level exceeds the
overload limit,overload limit, the currently active polar patternthe currently active polar pattern
LED will change to red for about three seconds.LED will change to red for about three seconds.
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Pushing the
Envelope
The legacy of AKG
Did you know that according to Billboard
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Magazine every studio in the US owns at
least one AKG product?
... that AKG is known to be one of the
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most innovative microphone manufacturers
with more than 1,400 patents?
... that AKG headphones have been used
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for research in space on the MIR space
station?
... that the Royal Mail released a stamp
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showing the standard BBC microphones,
which were exclusively AKG products?
For more than six decades, AKG Acoustics has
been a leading manufacturer of microphones,
headphones and wireless systems for studio,
stage and broadcast that conform to the highest
standards of quality and reliability.
From a two-man operation, AKG has evolved into
a leading international manufacturer of audio equipment
(with over 1,400 patents)
The accumulated experience of working with
professionals and tremendous engineering knowhow are the foundation of the unique sound and
popularity of the legendary AKG brand.
There is no greater evidence of AKG’s technical
mastery and spirit of innovation than its more than
1,400 patents in the field of electro-acoustics,
with more than all its competitors combined.
AKG… a name that has amassed an enviable
world-wide reputation for performance, dependability and service. A microphone for every need…
television studios, film studios, theatres, stadiums,
concert halls, opera houses, communication links,
schools, home video recorders… and the personal
choice of hundreds of performers. Among professionals - the name AKG is synonymous with the
highest standards in quality, performance, and
dependability. Based on intensive scientific research, an extensive knowledge of acoustics and
measurement techniques, design competence,
precision tooling and meticulous manufacturing
standards, AKG has achieved many firsts in
microphone development.
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