AKG’s legendary C 414 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.

Realistic stereo recordings require microphones with outstanding performance and excellent quality. They also require performance consistency and accurate localisation from the pair of microphones. Therefore 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 8000 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.

Using this matched pair for stereo recordings in various techniques will provide a good and stable balance without frequency-dependent shifting of the stereo panorama.

The kit includes all the standard accessories of the deluxe package (excluding the PF 80) along with a stereo bar and proof of performance charts in an attractive carrying case (large Soundtool case).

Features:
Nine selectable pickup patterns enable 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

Specifications

General	Audio Frequency bandwidth 20 to 20000 Hz Sensitivity 23 mV/Pa Equivalent Noise Level 6 dB-A Signal to Noise 88 dB-A Preattenuation Pad -6 -12 -18 dB Bass Cut Filter 160 80 40 Hz Electrical Impedance 200 Ohms Recommended Load Impedance 2200 Ohms
Polar Patterns	Cardioid Figure of eight Hyper Cardioid Omnidirectional Wide Cardioid
Powering Interface	Voltage 44 to 52 V Current 4.5 mA
Audio Output	Type Balanced XLR Gender Male Contacts 3-pin
Design	Finish dark gray/silver
Dimensions / Weight	Length 38 mm Width 50 mm Height 160 mm Net Weight 300 g