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AKG C414 B-TL II Transformerless 4-Pattern Condenser Microphone

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Contains a capsule matching the specifications of the legendary AKG C12 microphone. Matte Black finish.

The C414BTLII is a 1 in. dual diaphragm pressure gradient microphone, offering 4 polar patterns (omni, cardioid, hypercardioid, and figure eight), with 3-position bass cut switch (12dB/octave, 75 Hz, or 150 Hz) and switchable pre-attenuation pad (-10dB or -20dB) to ensure accurate reproduction and up to 160dB SPL capacity. Its gold grill and lettering distinguishes it from C414BULS. The C414BTLII comes with W414 windscreen, H-100 suspension mount, SA183 stand adapter, and serialized frequency response chart.

Frequency Range: 10 Hz to 20 kHz

Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Hypercardioid, Omnidirectional, and Figure-8

Preattenuation: -10 dB, -20 dB switchable

Basscut Filter: 12 dB/octave roll-off at 75 Hz or 150 Hz

Sensitivity: 12.5 mV/Pa (-38 dBV) (all patterns)

Impedance: 180 ohms

Equivalent Noise Level: 14 dB-A

Maximum SPL for 0.5% THD 14 0dB (160 dB @ -20 dB) at 1kHz 134dB (154dB@-20dB) 30Hz-20kHz

Power Requirement: 9-52 V phantom power to DIN 45596

Current Consumption: approximately 2 mA

Size: 141 x 45 x 35 mm (5.6 x 1.8 x 1.4 in.)

Net/Shipping Weight: 320/920 g (11.3 oz./2.1 lbs.)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 818-920-3212
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"Bright, pristine, and beautiful for vocals."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This is really just a solid mic. It isn't a neutral mic, however. It is bright and alive, not flat and plain. It's multiple patterns are very useful and it sounds great on any lead type instrument.
Sound
For Vocals this thing is incredible. It is so present it is ridiculous. Very usable for guitars and high frequency instruments (horns, strings, etc.).
Features
Multiple patterns, windscreen and shockmount: not much else to ask for.
Value
Spend 2-3k on a similar solid state, or buy this? I don't think you need to even think about it. This is an amazing mic for vocals and you aren't spending 2k on a high-end Neumann or a C12.

Musical Style:

Rock, Pop, Rap
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