AKG C 414 XL II /ST Matched Pair Stereo Set, Dark Gray/Gold

C 414 XL II /ST Includes Only:

• 2 x C414 XLII Microphones
• 2 x H85 Universal Shock Mounts
• 2 x SA60 Stand Adapters
• 2 x W414 Windscreens
• 1 x H50 Stereo Bar
• 1 x Aluminum Carrying Case
• 1 x Measurement Documents

Features:

• AKG's legendary 1" edge-terminated large-diaphragm sound
• Nine different Polar Patterns for the perfect sound
• Lock Mode: for live-sound operation, all controls can be disabled easily
• Peak Hold LED: even displays the shortest overload peaks
• High sensitivity and extremely low self-noise
• High sound pressure level capability and wide Dynamic Range
• Completely immune to electrostatic and electromagnetic interference
• Three switchable Bass Cut Filters and three pre-attenuation
• All switchable components operate in low impedance circuits for ultra-high reliability even in extremely humid conditions
• Elastic capsule suspension greatly minimizes structurally transmitted noise from chassis vibration

Applications:

• Professional Studio
• Recording Classical Music Recording Drum Overhead Miking
• Lead Vocals & Lead Instruments
• Ensemble Recording Professional Stage Miking

The legendary C414 is a tool found in most recording studios and has been used on thousands of hit records; it's been on stage with artists of every musical genre and is also used by leading broadcast facilities the world over. The C414 family has been one of the world's most widely-used and respected studio and stage microphones in audio history. Useful features and even greater ease of use are the answer to the demands of an ever-growing customer base all over the world. The mics have three switchable bass-cut filters as well as three pre-attenuation levels that allow lead vocals and solo instruments to be placed in even the densest mixes. Engineered for the highest linearity and neutral sound, it is the most universal and versatile large-diaphragm microphone released in decades. The C414 XLII is the successor of the famous C414 B-TL II. The unrivaled up-front sound is also well known for distant miking applications like classical music recording or drum ambiance miking.

The C414 XLII reference multi-pattern condenser microphone offers a choice of nine Polar Patterns for the perfect sonic capture for every application. The C414 XLII's slight presence boost and impressive spatial reproduction are both similar to the legendary AKG C12 microphone from 1953.