AKG Acoustics C 414B/TLII specifications Description, Specifications, Condenser Microphone

C 414B/TLII

Description

There are probably more AKG C 414 microphones in studios worldwide than any other 1-inch condenser multi- pattern microphone model from any manufacturer. The reasons are numerous: these microphones are workhorses in all areas of recording, from the pop studio to classical recording venues. Their variety of polar patterns, along with two degress of bass cut and two levels of padding, make them ideal for recording just about any vocal or instrument under any conceivable working condition in the studio.

The AKG C 414 B/TLII is the latest of a series of variations on the basic C 414 design and draws from AKG’s early studio heritage, the legendary Model C 12. The CK 12 dual diaphragm capsule has been recreated, with its combination of warmth and presence, and combined with modern solidstate transformerless circuitry. The early CK 12’s were all slightly different in response -- a consequence of individual hand-crafting. Today we bring a higher degree of uniformity to the production line, and the new C 414 B/TLII models are quite consistent in response. Also, an H 100 spider suspension shock mount and W 414 windscreen are included as standard accessories.

Specifications

Transducer type:	Dual diaphragm, 1 in. (25 mm) diameter
	pressure gradient
Diaphragm material:	Gold-sputtered mylar foil
Frequency response:	20 Hz - 20 kHz (+1.5/-1.0 dB)
Polar patterns:	Omnidirectional, cardioid,
	hypercardioid and figure-eight
Impedance:	180 ohms

Recommended load impedance: greater than 600 ohms

Output connector: XLR (pin 2 positive, per IEC standard)

Sensitivity at 1 kHz: 12.5 mV/Pa; -38 dB (dB re 1 V)

Condenser Microphone

H 100

Features

•One of the world’s most popular studio 1-inch condenser microphones

Equivalent noise level (A-weighted): 14 dB (DIN 45412)

Sound pressure level for 0.5% THD: 140 dB (160 dB SPL with -20 dB preattenuation)

30 Hz - 20 kHz

S/N ratio re 1 Pa (A-weighted): 80 dB

Environmental:

Operating temperature: 14° F to 140° F (-10°C to + 60°C)

Relative humidity: 90% (+20°C), 85% (60°C)

Pre-attenuation switch: -10 or -20 dB

Low frequency roll-off:	12 dB/octave below 75 or 150 Hz
Power requirement:	12 to 48 V phantom power nominal
Current consumption:	less than 2 mA
Microphone size:	5.6” x 1.8” x 1.4”
	(141 mm x 45 mm x 35 mm)

Microphone net weight: 11 oz. (0.31 kg)

Shipping weight: 33.6 oz. (0.97 kg)

Standard accessories: H100 Spider shock mount W414 Foam windscreen

Optional Accessory: SA18/3B Stand adapter

•Response patterned after the AKG classic C 12 microphone

•Four selectable polar patterns (omni, cardioid, hypercardioid and figure-eight)

•Operates with phantom powering from 12 to 48 volts nominal

•Broad response rise in the 3 kHz range enhances vocal presence in the studio

•Includes an H 100 isolation shock mount and W 414 windscreen