Key Features
- For Voice, Instruments, Drums & Cabs
- Cardioid Pattern Lowers Stage/Room Noise
- Switchable Pad Prevents Distortion
- Low-Cut Filter Suppresses Bass Buildup
- Shockmount Inhibits Vibration Noise
- Single-Diaphragm Version of C414 Capsule
- Low Noise and High Dynamic Range
- Includes Metal Carrying Case
- XLR Output for Hookup to Mic Preamp
- Operates on 48V Phantom Power
Description
Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone Pair with 143dB Dynamic Range, Switchable 20dB Attenuation, and Low Cut Filter
Engineered excellence
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:
- 2 x AKG C214 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone
- 2 x AKG H 85 Universal Shock Mount
- 2 x W214 Foam Windscreen
- 1 x Metal Carrying Case
- Limited 3-Year Warranty