Is the AKG C414 worth it?
I give the AKG C414 XLS a 9 out of 10. It’s a great, natural-sounding mic and I recommend it as a “must-have” condenser for any professional or home studio. If you are planning on getting a matched pair, you will more than double your fun.
How good is the AKG C414 XLII?
AKG has done it again, yep, incredible sound quality which exceeds that of the venerable TLII. This XLII features incredibly low noise, very high sensitivity (loud!!!), nice pad and roll-off selection, and the nine polar pattern selection.
Is a C414 good for vocals?
The C414 has shimmering treble frequencies, a very polished and detailed sound which stresses clarity. This makes the C414 a great option for highly detailed and textured instruments, such as drums, acoustic guitar, biting electric guitars, and of course, vocals.
What kind of microphone does AKG pro audio C414 XLII use?
The wide frequency range of the AKG C414XL II Condenser Microphone allows you to capture every nuance of your source audio as it was intended; paramount for studio-quality recordings. The C414XL II Microphone was engineered to deliver the highest linearity and transparency for a neutral yet beautifully detailed sound.
What are the polar patterns on the AKG c414xl II?
The AKG C414XL II features nine different selectable polar patterns (5 patterns, 4 intermediate settings), perfect for every recording application possible. The five polar patterns consist of omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid and figure of eight, allowing you to choose the ideal pattern to suit the sound you require.
What was the sound of the AKG C414 EB?
The later C414s struggled to maintain the same shimmering high-end and brilliant sound character that the C414 EB became renowned for. Although many believed the newer C414s had a darker sound, the shift to the nylon capsule also resulted in a more neutral sound which worked better for many other recording sources.
Which is better AKG C414 or TLM 103?
Basically, the TLM 103 is a specialist and it can’t be beat when it comes to recording solo vocals and some acoustic solo instruments, like violins or classical guitars. The C414 on the other hand, is much more versatile. It can handle many different settings and a wide variety of instruments and vocals.