AKG C214 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Professional Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with 143dB Dynamic Range, Switchable 20dB Attenuation, and Low-Cut Filter.

The C214 professional large-diaphragm condenser microphone has been designed as a cost-effective alternative to the high-end C414 family. Like the C414, the C214 offers a supreme one-inch capsule on an integrated suspension to reduce mechanical noise. A switchable 20dB attenuation pad allows recording of loud sources of up to 156dB SPL. A switchable bass-cut filter allows close-up recording with almost no proximity effect. The C214 captures sound by combining one capsule of the legendary C414 dual-capsule system and the patented AKG Back-Plate Technology, resulting in an outstanding performance close to the famous C414 XLII.

Features:

• Cost-effective alternative to the C414 family
• Same capsule as C414 B-XLS in a single-diaphragm, cardioid-only design
• Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of stage bleed and room ambience
• 143 dB dynamic range (pad on)
• 156 dB maximum SPL (pad on)
• Switchable -20 dB pad and 160 Hz low-cut filter
• Integrated capsule suspension to reduce mechanical noise
• Rugged double-mesh grille for RF immunity but unaffected acoustics
• Operates on 48V phantom power (accepts 12 to 52 VDC phantom power)
• Spider-type shockmount and metal carrying case included
• All-metal die-cast body with shock- and scratch-resistant finish
• Designed, engineered, and built in Vienna, Austria

Specifications:

• General Specifications
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Audio frequency bandwidth: 20 - 20000 Hz
• Equivalent noise level: 13 dB-A
• Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa
• Signal to Noise: 81 dB-A
• Preattenuation Pad: -20 dB
• Bass cut filter: 160 Hz
• Electrical impedance: 200 Ohms
• Recommended load impedance: 1000 Ohms
• Dimensions
• Width: 56 mm
• Height: 160 mm
• Net Weight: 280 g
• Design
• Finish: matte grayish blue
• Audio Output
• Type: Balanced XLR
• Gender: Male
• Contacts: 3-pin
• Powering Interface
• Voltage: 9 to 52 V
• Current: 2 mA
• Application
• Pro Studio: Yes
• Instrument
• Vocals: Yes
• Piano / Strings: Yes
• Horns / Woodwinds: Yes
• Drums / Percussion: Yes

Includes:

• AKG C214 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone
• AKG H 85 Universal Shock Mount
• W214 Foam Windscreen
• Metal Carrying Case
• Limited 3-Year Warranty