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AKG C 414 B-TL II (Vintage)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description: "AKG combined the best of classic and present-day technologies, the legendary C 12 transducer capsule and advanced transformerless FET circuitry. Although it looks almost the same as the C 414 B-ULS, the TL II differs in two respects.

First, the transducer provides a similar sound as the popular C 12. Its frequency response above 4 kHz is the same as that of the classic C 12 with a slight high-frequency boost. Below 4 kHz, however, the C 414 B-TL II has an absolutely flat response. The second difference is that the C 414 B-TL II has a transformerless output stage for accurate reproduction down to the lowest frequencies.



This version of the C 414 is the preferred tool for miking up vocals and distant miking, e.g., of classical music. It provides the same preattenuation pads and bass cut filters as the C 414 B-ULS, and comes complete with a windscreen, spider type suspension, and individual frequency response printout.

The C 414 B-TL II/ST is a matched pair of C 414 B-TL IIs for stereo recording. The two microphones are carefully selected for identical frequency responses and sensitivities. Complete with individual frequency response printouts, accessories, H 50 stereo bar, and carrying case (Sound Tool Case, big size)."

 

Specifications: -

Features:

  • Re-creation of C 12 capsule
  • Transformerless output stage
  • Four polar patterns
  • Slight high-frequency emphasis above 4 kHz

Specs:

Polar pattern

cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, figure-eight

Frequency range

20 to 20,000 Hz

Sensitivity

12.5 mV/Pa (-38 dBV)

Max. SPL

140/150/160 dB

Equivalent noise level (CCIR 468-3)

25 dB

Equivalent noise level

14 dB-A

Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted)

80 dB

Preattenuation pad

10 dB, 20 dB, selectable

 

Bass filter

12 dB/octave at 75 or 150 Hz

Impedance

180 ohms

Recommended load impedance

>1000 ohms

Supply voltage

9 to 52 V phantom power to DIN 45596

Current consumption

<2mA

Connector

3-pin XLR

Finish

matte black/gold

Dimensions

141 x 45 x 35 mm / 5.6 x 1.8 x 1.4 in.

Net weight

320 g / 11.3 oz.

Shipping weight

920 g / 2 lbs.

Patent(s)

Electrostatic transducer (Patent no. AT 395.225, DE 4.103.784, JP 2.815.488)
Acoustic resistor (Patent no. AT 400.910)

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