C 414B-XLS

Common name: AKG C 414B-XLS

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The C 414B-XLS is a reworking of the legendary C 414 preserving the sonic character and essential shape but adding an improved shock mount, new switching functions and a more modern internal design. A status LED shows the selected polar pattern and also capsule overload. Three pad settings and three bass-cut filters are also given LED indication and there is provision for remote switching. Considerable care has been taken to minimize humidity problems by using low-impedance switching. The C 414B-XLS is a reference-quality microphone recommended for use with acoustic instruments. The C 414 LTD is a 60-year commemoration version.

Read more about AKG’s 414 series.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
20Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
23 mV/Pa
Max SPL
140
Max SPL, THD:
0.5
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
6 dB-A
Output Impedance
200Ω
Recommended Load
2.2kΩ
Powering
Phantom 48 only
Supply Current
4.5 mA
Alternative Powering

Switchable Options

Pad
6, 12, 18dB
Filter/EQ
40, 80Hz, 12dB/oct - 160Hz, 6dB/oct

Physical Characteristics

Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Weight
300 g
Length
160 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
50 mm
Depth
38mm

Accessories

Included
Elastic suspension, pop screen, wind filter, flight case
Optional