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The C4 is small diaphragm condenser microphone featuring interchangeable capsules,
switchable -10dB pad/high pass filter and a linear low-noise, solid state amplifier body.
The microphone?s modularity makes it a useful multi-purpose tool intended for all-around
use on stage, on location and in studios of all caliber.
As a cardioid (pressure gradient) microphone, the C4 provides excellent pickup of on-axis
sources while attenuating extraneous sound occurring from around and behind the mic.
This makes it ideal for close miking of individual instruments where bleed from other nearby
instruments or sound is undesirable. The C4 cardioids also make excellent stereo pairs for
coincident and near-coincident miking techniques such as X-Y and ORTF. Additionally the
C4?s are quite useful on a drum kit as overheads and on toms.
Used as an omni-directional (pressure) microphone, the C4 offers a warm tonal response
and is recommended especially for close miking in favorable acoustical environments. There
is very little off axis coloration owing to the inherent physical properties of pressure capsules,
and it is this - combined with the low self-noise of the microphone amplifier that makes the
C4 omni an excellent ambience mic ?especially in pairs. In a good room, a pair of omni?s
can provide a vibrant and live feel to recordings, which is not achievable through the use of
directional microphones.
Recommended uses are, spaced pair omni, Jecklin disc (OSS), piano, guitar, drum overheads
and room miking. The C4 is available in pairs with shockmounts, windscreens and case.
Features:
Studio Quality Stereo Pair Microphone System
Modular Design
Interchangeable Capsules (Omni, Cardioid)
Switchable -10dB pad/ High Pass Filter
Transformerless Output
Rugged Construction
Applications:
Coincident, Near Coincident Pair
Spaced Pair Omnis
Location Use
Spot Miking For Instruments
Ambient Recording
Drum Overheads
Included Accessories:
Shock Mount Adapter
Foam Windscreen
Pair of Cardioid Heads
Pair of Omni Heads
Case
Technical Description
Type: Single diaphragm modular FET condenser microphone
Polar Pattern: Cardioid (CC1) Omni-directional (OC1)
Frequency Response: 40Hz.~20kHz
Sensitivity: 12m V/Pa. where 1 pa = 94dB SPL
Output Impedance: 1200 Ohm
Max SPL: 150 dB SPL with -10dB pad
Equivalent Noise: 16 DB SPL, (A-weighted per IEC268-15)
S/N Ratio: 78 dB
Power Requirement: P48 +/-4V
Current Consumption: |
| Acoustical operating principle | Pressure gradient transducer | | Directional pattern | Cardioid | | Frequency range | 20 Hz ... 20 kHz | | Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm | 20 mV/Pa | | Rated impedance | 50 ohms | | Rated load impedance | 1000 ohms | | Equivalent SPL CCIR 468-3 | 24 dB | | Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651 | 12 dB-A | | S/N ratio CCIR 468-3 | 70 dB | | S/N ratio DIN/IEC 651 | 82 dB | | Maximum SPL | 114 dB for THD | | Maximum output voltage | 8 dBu | | Dyn. range of the mic. amplifier DIN/IEC 651 | 102 dB for THD | | Supply voltage | Power supply N 149 A | | Matching connector | Microphone: DIN 8F, Power Supply: XLR 3F | | Weight | 460 g | | Diameter | 57 mm | | Length | 142 mm |
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| Acoustical operating principle | Pressure gradient transducer | | Directional pattern | Omnidirectional, wide angle cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure-8 plus one intermediate position each | | Frequency range | 20 Hz ... 20 kHz | | Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm | 34/47/62 mV/Pa* | | Rated impedance | 50 ohms | | Rated load impedance | 1000 ohms | | Equivalent SPL CCIR 468-3 | 28/25/23 dB* | | Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651 | 16/13/11 dB-A* | | S/N ratio CCIR 468-3 | 66/69/71 dB* | | S/N ratio DIN/IEC 651 | 78/81/83 dB* | | Typical SPL (tube characteristic) | K | | Maximum output voltage | 18 dBu | | Dynamic range of the microphone amplifier cardioid DIN/IEC 651 for | 101 (121) dB | | Powering | Power supply N 149 | | Matching connectors | Microphone DIN 8F, Power supply XLR 3F | | Weight | 730 g | | Diameter | 70 mm | | Length | 201 mm |
* Omnidirectional / cardioid / figure-8
| AKG C214 – large 1” diaphragm microphone with cardioid polar pattern, frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz, 20dB pad, requires phantom power (12-52V), XLR connector. Includes clip, case and windshield. Dimensions: 160 x 55mm. Weight: 280g, optional microphone holder SA61
The C214 professional large-diaphragm condenser microphone has been designed as a cost-effective alternative to the high-end C414 family. Like the C414, the C214 offers a supreme one-inch capsule on an integrated suspension to reduce mechanical noise. A switchable 20dB attenuation pad allows recording of loud sources of up to 156dB SPL. A switchable bass-cut filter allows close-up recording with almost no proximity effect.
The C214 captures sound by combining one capsule of the legendary C414 dual-capsule system and the patented AKG Back-Plate Technology, resulting in an outstanding performance close to the famous C414 XLII.
Sonic character of the C414 XLII
for beautifully detailed recording of lead vocals and solo instruments
Outstanding dynamic range and ultralow noise
for close-up recording of high-output sources of up to 156dB SPL
Switchable 20dB attenuator and bass-cut filter
for close-up recording and reduction of proximity effect
Integrated suspension
to reduce mechanical noise and vibration from stage
Roadworthy design
all-metal die-cast body with shock- and scratch-resistant finish |
KSM44A Multi-Pattern Dual Diaphragm Microphone
Premium microphone with three polar pattern options (cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional).
Features - Prethos® Advanced Preamplifier Technology: Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier provides transparency, extremely fast transient response and no crossover distortion. Minimizes harmonic and intermodulation distortions.
- Groundbreaking specifications: 4dB of self-noise and max SPL of 131 dB for a total dynamic range of 127 dB – an increase of 7 dB that defines the new standard for cleanly nuanced audio capture
- Multiple polar patterns–cardioid, omnidirectional and bidirectional–for maximum flexibility in a wide variety of recording applications
- Dual 1 inch, externally biased, ultra-thin, 2.5 μm, 24 Karat gold-layered, low mass diaphragms provide superior frequency response
- Premium electronic components and gold-plated internal and external connectors
- Subsonic filter eliminates rumble from mechanical vibration below 17 Hz.
- Switchable 15 dB pad for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPLs)
- 3-position switchable low-frequency filter helps reduce unwanted stand vibration noise or counteract proximity effect
- Integrated three-stage "pop” protection grille reduces plosives and other breath noise
| Type | Condenser (externally biased) | | Frequency Response | 20 to 20,000 Hz | | Polar Pattern | Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional | | lmpedance | 50 ohms | | Phantom power required? | 11–52 V DC phantom power (IEC-61938) 5.8 mA, maximum |
| The C 414 B/XLS has been carefully designed to maintain the legendary sonic character of the C 414 family while integrating new features and performance enhancements made possible by new technology. The C 414B/XLS is designed to deliver accurate pickup of all acoustic instruments and voices.
The microphone's 5 pickup patterns are easily selectable via an electronic switch with LED indication and offer the selection of omnidirectional, cardioid, wide cardioid, hypercardioid and figure-eight patterns.
The pickup pattern selector switch utilizes a dual-color LED indicator that provides visual indication of the pattern selected and also changes from green to red to indicate if the microphone's output electronics are being overloaded. The pattern selector can also be used to "lock" the microphone's switch settings by pressing and holding it for 3 seconds.
On the rear of the microphone, an electronic switch allows the selection of -6 dB, -12 dB and -18 dB pre-attenuation levels which are accomplished by changing the polarization voltage to the capsule. The C 414 B/XLS has switchable bass cut filters of 12 dB-per-octave at 40 Hz and 80 Hz, and a 6-dB-per-octave filter at 160 Hz for control of proximity effect. On-axis sensitivity for all patterns is 23 mV/Pa and its self-noise is an extremely low 6 dB-A.
The C 414 B/XLS has a transformerless output and all-metal chassis, making it immune to electrical interference and RF from digital equipment, video monitors and wireless systems. It comes complete in an all-metal road case with the AKG H-85 shock mount, a PF80 external two-stage pop filter, a W414X external windscreen and an individually-measured chart showing the response curve of the microphone. It is also available in factory-matched stereo pairs packaged with a H50 stereo bar instead of the external pop filter.
The C 414B/XLS is built in Vienna, Austria and comes with a three-year limited parts and labor warranty.
Features
High sensitivity and extremely low self noise
Five switchable polar patterns for placement and application flexibility
Two-color LEDs provide quick visual indication of selected polar pattern and output overload
Elastic capsule suspension greatly minimizes structurally-transmitted noise from chassis vibration
H 85 professional shock mount/stand adapter, PF 80 external pop filter and W 414 X external windscreen
High sound pressure level capability and wide dynamic range
Completely immune to electrostatic and electro-magnetic interference from digital gear, computer monitors, etc. thanks to solid metal housing and transformerless output stage
Three switchable bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation pads with LEDs for quick visual indication
All switchable components operate in low impedance circuits for ultra-high relability even in extremely humid conditions
Optional R 414 remote control unit (available by the end of 2004) offers full control of all switchable parameters via standard microphone cable and 3-pin XLR-type connectors
Specifications
Type: 1" large diaphragm pressure gradient microphone
Polar Patterns: Omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure eight
Frequency Range: 20 to 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 23 mV/Pa (-33 dBV) +/-0.5 dB
Max. SPL: 140/146/152/158 dB SPL (at 0/-6/-12/-18 dB)
Preattenuation Pad: -6, -12,-18 dB, switchable
Bass Cut Filter Scope: 12 dB/octave at 40 Hz and 80 Hz; 6 dB/octave at 160 Hz
Power Requirements: 48 V phantom power to DIN/IEC
Connector: 3-pin XLR
Dimensions: 2" x 1.5" x 6.3“
Net Weight: 10.6 oz
Shipping Weight: 5 lbs (2.27 kg) |
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