Matching stereo set of the C414 XLII large diaphragm microphone
AKG C 414 XL II/ST Stereo Matched Pair: large-diaphragm condenser microphones especially designed for recording solo vocals and solo instruments.

Using the AKG C 414 XL II/ST Stereo Matched Pair for stereo recordings in various techniques will provide a good and stable balance without frequency-dependent shifting of the stereo panorama.

Realistic stereo recordings require microphones with outstanding performance and excellent quality. They also require performance consistency and accurate localisation from the pair of microphones.

Every factory-matched pair has been created from thousands of individual microphones selected by AKG's sophisticated computer-aided matching method. The result is the highest possible correlation over the whole frequency range and virtually identical sensitivity for stunning, three-dimensional recordings.

The matched pairs consist of two microphones that are within 1 dB to each other in sensitivity and also within 1 dB to each other in the range of 300 Hz to 8,000 Hz of the individual frequency response when used in cardioid mode. The microphones are selected from a large quantity of individual microphones according to the described criteria by using a proprietary computer program.

AKG C 414 XL II/ST Stereo Matched Pair features:

Absolutely perfectly matched stereo pair thanks to AKG's sophisticated computer-aided matching method
Highest possible correlation over the whole frequency range and virtually identical sensitivity
Selected from thousands of individual microphones
Nine selectable pickup patterns enables to choose the perfect setting for every application
Lock Mode: all controls can be disabled easily for trouble-free use
Peak Hold LED even detects shortest overload peaks
Incredible Dynamic Range of 152 dB
Three switchable different bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation levels
Leading-edge technology and state-of-the-art components ensure shortest signal path and extra protection against moisture
Designed, Engineered and Built in Vienna, Austria
Polar pattern Omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure eight and 4 intermediate settings
Frequency range 20 to 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity 20 mV/Pa (-34 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 0 dB, -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
Powering approximately 4 mA
Connector 3-pin XLR to IEC
Mic Dimensions 50 x 38 x 160 mm (2.0 x 1.5 x 6.3 in.)
Mic Net weight 300 g (10.6 oz.)
Kit includes windshields and shockmounts along with a stereo bar and proof of performance charts in an attractive carrying case .along with a stereo bar and proof of performance charts in an attractive carrying case