Description: "The design of the AKG C 414 EB, large diaphram condeser microphone is based on the experience gained in longtime and worldwide operation of the previous models C12A, C12B and C414 comb. Modern technology and reliable components enable us to offer additional features on the same price. The microphone meets highest professional standards and will withstand the usual rough handling in studio application. The features are in detail as follows:
The twin-diaphram system enables the selection of four different microhpne polar patterns. The diaphram is manufactured from a special gold-flashed plastic foil. The gold layer is deposited onto the diaphram only on the outer side to prevent short circuiting to the main electrode when extremely high sound pressure levels are applied to the microphone.
Pre-attenuation before the output stage is incorporated to permit the increase of undistorted maximum sound pressure level by 10 or 20 dB for close-up recordings. This technique inhibits distortion in the small transformers used in the microphone's output or sound mixer inputs.
The incorporated bass-cut circuitry will reduce the risk of distortion at low frequencies. This feature is especially useful to combat wind noise and stage floor vibrations. The slope of the bass-cut filter is more than 12 dB/octave, the cut-off frequency maybe set to 75 Hz or 150 Hz.
The all-metal housing adds to the rejection of r.f.
interference when the microphone is used close to transmitter stations or in conjunction with wireless microphones ot other communication equipment.
A recessed swich on the front enables the user to select any one of four different polar patterns to adjust for different recording situations. Four different types of microphones are thus combined in only one C414 EB. The chosen polar patterns are almost frequency independent to guarantee the same sound character for all angles in incidence.
A standard 3 pin XLR-type connector inables the use of all conventional audio cables for low impedance microphoness (two-core, screened studio-tye cables). Powering the microphone is symmetrically via the audio lines in phantom powering technique (DIN 45 596) to keep interference from neighbouring light installation etc. as low as possible.
The included stand adaptor SA 18/3 may be easily removed from the round shaft of the microphone by positioning the microphone relative to the adapter as shown and pulling the adapter in downward direction. The small rim on the microphone's shaft will prevent accidental sliding-off from the adapter even when the fastening lever is not properly tightened. The standard 3/8 inch threaded insert on the stand adapter will match most stand or suspension fittings."
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