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C214 Matched Pair

RECORDING MICROPHONES

AKG’s legendary C414 needs no introduction – it 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 new C214 Matched Pair is designed as a cost-effective alternative to the high-end, industry-leading C414 family. This new microphone uses the same 1-inch

dual-capsule as the legendary C414 in a single-diaphragm, cardioid-only design. The result is a class-leading performance close to that of the famous C414

B-XLS.

The C214 Matched Pair has AKG’s legendary large-diaphragm sound and is capable of incredible 143 dB dynamic range for uncompressed, life-like transients. The

C214’s edge-terminated capsule delivers a highly-detailed, up-front sound that brings out every nuance of any voice or instrument. Thanks to its switchable 20-dB

attenuation pad and low cut ﬁlter, the C214 can be used in sound ﬁelds as high as 156 dB SPL – so it can be used on stage for close-up miking for even very loud

applications like drum overheads, guitar amps or high-output brass.

The C214 Matched Pair realistic stereo recordings require microphones with outstanding performance

and excellent quality. They also require consistent performance and accurate localization from the pair

of microphones. Therefore, every factory-matched pair of C214s is created from thousands of individual

microphones selected by AKG’s sophisticated computer-aided matching method. The result is the highest

possible correlation over the microphones entire frequency range and virtually identical sensitivity for

stunning, three dimensional recordings.

The C214 features an integrated capsule suspension that reduces mechanical noise and resonances for even

greater sonic accuracy. The double mesh, all-metal grille protects the capsule and ensures high RF immunity

without affecting acoustical performance. The C214 has a roadworthy construction quality with a modern

scratch-resistant ﬁnish, a dent-resistant, metal grille and a gold-plated XLR-type output.

The C214 comes complete with carrying case, windscreen, and spider-type shock mount.

AKG’s legendary 1” edge-terminated

large diaphragm sound

Incredible 143dB dynamic range (up to 156 dB SPL)

Switchable 20 dB attenuation pad and low cut switch

Integrated capsule suspension to reduce mechanical noise

Rugged double mesh grill for high RF

immunity but unaffected acoustics

Spider-type shock mount, windscreen

and metal carrying case included

All-metal die-cast body with

shock- and scratch-resistant ﬁnish

3-year parts and labor warranty

KEY MESSAGE

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C214 Matched Pair RECORDING MICROPHONES HIGHLIGHTS AKG’s legendary 1” edge-terminated large diaphragm sound Incredible 143dB dynamic range (up to 156 dB SPL) Switchable 20 dB attenuation pad and low cut switch Integrated capsule suspension to reduce mechanical noise Rugged double mesh grill for high RF immunity but unaffected acoustics Spider-type shock mount, windscreen and metal carrying case included All-metal die-cast body with shock- and scratch-resistant finish 3-year parts and labor warranty KEY MES
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C214 Matched Pair RECORDING MICROPHONES APPLICATIONS PROFESSIONAL STUDIO RECORDING LEAD VOCALS LEAD INSTRUMENTS ENSEMBLE RECORDING PROFESSIONAL STAGE MIKING KEY SPECIFICATIONS Capsule: One Inch Large Diaphragm Condenser Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV) Frequency Range: 20 to 20,000 Hz Equivalent noise level: 13 dB-A (IEC 60268-4) Polar Pattern: Cardioid Max.