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State-of-the-art technology and absolute reliability
The new C 414 Series combine proven reference quality, leading- edge technology and state-of-the-art components for an accurate, beautifully detailed pickup of any voice or
any acoustic instrument. The solid metal housing and transformerless output stage combine
to make the C 414 microphones immune to electrical interference from digital equipment, video monitors or from RF from wireless microphones or
other communications systems.
Elastic capsule suspension
Structurally-transmitted vibrations that interfere and colour the sound are almost completely eliminated thanks to a new elastic capsule suspension system developed with experts for superior damping and excellent long-term stability.
Three switchable bass-filters and pre-attenuation levels
The pre-attenuation levels are controlled by changes in the polarisation voltage of the capsule and permit increases of 6, 12 or 18 dB in the maxi- mum sound pressure level for close-up recording or for use with high output sources. The switch- able bass-cut filters reduce sonic colouration and the risk of low frequency distortion. The slope of the 40 and 80 Hz filters is more than 12 dB-per- octave and these are especially useful in combat- ing wind noise or vibrations from stage floors. The 160 Hz filter has a gentler 6 dB-per-octave slope useful in minimising proximity effect.
Nine Pickup Patterns
The twin-diaphragm system gives you a choice of nine different polar patterns (omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, and figure eight, …). The diaphragm is made from a spe- cial gold-sputtered plastic foil and the gold layer is deposited on the diaphragm only on the outer sides to prevent short circuiting to the back plate if strong blasts of air are applied.
