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AKG C414 XLII
AKG

AKG C414 XLII

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$1,233
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Key specs

Connection Type
XlrMost common
Xlr34%Wired-usb-c32%Wired-3.5mm11%2.4GHZ10%

Xlr is the most common — on 34% of the 152 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Polar Pattern
Most common
Cardioid43%Omnidirectional27%Bidirectional11%Supercardioid10%

Bidirectional is the most common — on 11% of the 180 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Form Factor
Usb desktop podcast31%Large-diaphragm condenser17%Lavalier wireless17%Dynamic handheld vocal10%

Large-diaphragm condenser appears on 17% of the 115 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Use Case
Streaming16%Podcasting15%Content creation15%Vocal recording13%

Instrument recording appears on 7% of the 340 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Connectivity

Connection Type
Xlr

Microphone

Polar Pattern
Bidirectional, cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, wide cardioid
Form Factor
Large-diaphragm condenser
Use Case
Vocal recording, instrument recording
Frequency Response
20-20000 Hz
Capsule Type
Condenser
Count
1
Diaphragm Category
Large-diaphragm
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
20 Hz
High Pass Filter
Yes
Pad Switch
Yes
Max Spl
140 dB SPL
Output Impedance
200 Ω
Power Required
Phantom 48V
Self Noise
6 dBA
Sensitivity
-38 dBV/Pa
Signal To Noise Ratio
88 dB

Build

Material Chassis Primary
Aluminum

Design

Color Options
Black
Includes Pop Filter
Yes
Includes Shock Mount
Yes
Includes Stand
No
Mount Thread
5/8"-27
Weight
300 g

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