A classic microphone with a distinctive timbre especially designed for recording of solo vocals and solo instruments.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. Features SpecificationsContents High sensitivity and extremely low self noise Five switchable polar patterns for placement and application flexibility Two-color LEDs provide quick visual indication of selected polar pattern and output overload Elastic capsule suspension greatly minimizes structurally-transmitted noise from chassis vibration H 85 professional shock mount/stand adapter, PF 80 external pop filter and W 414 X external windscreen. 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 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 = 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) (1) AKG C414 XLS Microphone(1) H 85 shock mount(1) PF 80 pop screen(1) W 414X foam windscreen(1) High quality carrying case for microphone and standard accessories function openCity(evt, cityName){var i, tabcontent, tablinks;tabcontent=document.getElementsByClassName("tabcontent");for (i=0; i < tabcontent.length; i++){tabcontent[i].style.display="none";}tablinks=document.getElementsByClassName("tablinks");for (i=0; i < tablinks.length; i++){tablinks[i].className=tablinks[i].className.replace(" active", "");}document.getElementById(cityName).style.display="block";evt.currentTarget.className +=" active";}document.getElementById("defaultOpen").click();