With the introduction of the NeXt Generation C 414 B-XL models, AKG sets new benchmarks for useful features, improved technical specifications, ease of use and available accessories. All of these improvements are answers to requests from ever-demanding recording studios, broadcast stations and concert engineers, but with the basic sonic character of the legendary C 414 unaltered.

Additional features:


High sound pressure level capability and wide dynamic range


Completely immune to electrostatic and electromagnetic interference from digital gear, computer monitors, etc. thanks to solid metal housing and transformerless output stage


Three switchable bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation pads with LEDs for quick visual indication


All switchable components operate in low impedance circuits for ultra-high reliability even in extremely humid conditions

Also available in stereo pair C 414 B-XL II/ST.



Specifications

Polar pattern
Omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure eight

Sensitivity
23 mV/Pa (-33 dBV) ± 0.5 dB

Max. SPL
200/400/800/1600 Pa = 140/146/152/158 dB (0/-6/-12/-18 dB) for 0.5% THD

Equivalent noise level
6 dB-A (0 dB preattenuation) (IEC 60268-4)

Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted)
88 dB

Preattenuation pad
-6 dB, -12 dB, -18 dB, switchable

Bass cut filter slope
12 dB/octave at 40 Hz and 80 Hz; 6 dB/octave at 160 Hz

Impedance
<=200 ohms

Recommended load impedance
>= 2,200 ohms

Supply voltage
48 V phantom power to DIN/IEC

Current consumption
approximately 4.5 mA

Dynamic range
134 dB minimum

Connector
3-pin XLR to IEC

Dimensions
50 x 38 x 160 mm (2.0 x 1.5 x 6.3 in.)

Net weight
300 g (10.6 oz.)

Patent(s)
Electrostatic transducer (Patent no. AT 395.225, DE 4.103.784, JP 2.815.488)