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AKG C214
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AKG C214

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$386
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Key specs

Connection Type
XlrMost common
Xlr35%Wired-usb-c33%Wired-3.5mm10%2.4GHZ8%

Xlr is the most common — on 35% of the 153 microphones we've cataloged (of 137).

Polar Pattern
CardioidMost common
Cardioid41%Omnidirectional27%Bidirectional11%Supercardioid10%

Cardioid is the most common — on 41% of the 192 microphones we've cataloged (of 137).

Form Factor
Usb desktop podcast32%Large-diaphragm condenser15%Lavalier wireless14%Dynamic handheld vocal10%

Large-diaphragm condenser appears on 15% of the 121 microphones we've cataloged (of 137).

Use Case
Streaming16%Podcasting16%Content creation15%Vocal recording13%

Instrument recording appears on 8% of the 348 microphones we've cataloged (of 137).

Connectivity

Connection Type
Xlr

Microphone

Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Form Factor
Large-diaphragm condenser
Use Case
Vocal recording, instrument recording
Capsule Type
Condenser
Count
1
Diaphragm Category
Large-diaphragm
Frequency Response
20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
20 Hz
High Pass Filter
Yes
Pad Switch
Yes
Max Spl
156 dB SPL
Output Impedance
200 Ω
Power Required
Phantom 48V
Self Noise
13 dBA
Sensitivity
-34 dBV/Pa
Signal To Noise Ratio
81 dB

Build

Material Chassis Primary
Aluminum

Design

Color Options
Gray
Dimensions Height
160 mm
Dimensions Width
56 mm
Built In Stand
No
Includes Pop Filter
Yes
Includes Shock Mount
Yes
Includes Stand
No
Mount Thread
5/8"-27
Weight
280 g

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