It lacked a transformer hence tl or transformerless for lower noise. The two different models made sense when the buls had a transformer, and the. I had used the akg c414 before the c214s big brother and thought it was superb. The c414 eb came to market about five years later and finally did away with the integrated stand mount in favor of a builtin xlr connector. What are the varying characteristics of these mics. Smart mix space tigersonic productions 119,322 views. The c 414 btl ii is a transformerless multipattern fet condenser microphone essentially, a transformerless version of the longlived c414 buls.
I bought a stereo pair earlier this year, for a few different reasons. Akg c414 xls large diaphragm multipattern condenser reverb. The c414 xls maintains the sonic character of the legendary c414 buls, the most popular akg c414 version since 1971. From what i know, the c414 xlii is a newer version of the c414b xlii, it also costs 300 more dollars more. Akg c12a tube condenser microphone funky junk classic.
This did away with a potential failure point, and the microphone was a huge success for akg. Its controlled by the akg n12a power supply and pattern box. Akg 2059z03060 frame for c414 buls full compass systems. Xlsxlii so, ive been using an older akg c414 buls on female vox and i love it, but ive always felt that it could use a little more presence. The result was that there was actually way more variation between my 2 bulss than between my better buls and the tl. Mainly due to the 12volt t powering technique used at that time, and therefore the circuit design required by that system of powering. Akg c414 btl ii audio equipments microphone download pdf instruction manual and user guide. Akg c414b uls has been used for years as an all purpose studio microphone for vocal and instrument recording the levels it reproduces are extremely high. Akg acoustics c 414 eb p48 multipattern condenser microphone.
View all results for akg c414 at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. C 414buls large diaphragm condenser microphone description the akg model c 414 buls is certainly the most ubiquitous studio condenser microphone in the united states, and very likely in the rest of the world as well. Both were multipattern fet mics built around akgs ck12 capsule, but the p48 version was released 4 years after the eb, and differed in the following ways. Akg large diaphragm condenser microphone acoustics specification sheet 2 pages microphone akg c 414 btls manual. Akgc12a schematic service manual,circuit diagram,users. View and download akg c 414 buls specifications online. One thing i noticed was that is has quite a low sensitivity 12. Akg pro audio c414 xls instrument condenser microphone, multipattern by. The c414 b uls is the reference microphone for almost all comparative microphone tests and one of the most used condenser microphones in the world. B uls smooth on the top end and pretty good for overheads, or anything really. Akg c414 xls multipattern largediaphragm condenser. Akg c414 b uls multipattern large diaphragm condenser.
The classic c414 xls multipattern largediaphragm condenser microphone from akg is a staple within the audio industry. Akg c 414 xls 9pattern condenser mic akgs legendary c414 needs no introduction it is a tool found in most recording studios and has been used on thousands of hit records. Particularly popular in the states, the akg c414 tl2 was marketed as a vocal version of the buls. The akg c 414 is one of the most important and misunderstood microphones of all time. The akg c12a is a vintage tube condenser microphone developed for recording studio applications. The c414 xls maintains the sonic character of the legendary c414 buls. For those who like the akg c414 xii for vocals, the akg c414 bxls is perfect for all your instrumental recording needs. Foam windscreen for akg c 414 and c 3000 b microphones. An audio history of the akg c 414 can now be found on.
The c414 xls has the sonic character of the c414 buls. Message board akg c414 series of microphones general discussion. From the leading broadcast facilities worldwide to the recording studios and the performance stages that have hosted the top musical artists of all genres for more than 60 years, the akg c414 large diaphragm condenser microphone needs little introduction. Akg c414 btl ii instruction manual and user guide mans. Akg c414 xls or xls b gearslutz pro audio community. With a very linear and neutral sound, the c414 xls is the widely used for accurate pickup of acoustic instruments. The best gear advice always comes from those who use it the most. Just pure sound designed for the most demanding studio and broadcast applications the c480 b is the preamp for the ultralinear series capsules, ck61, ck62, ck63, and ck69 uls, and represents one of.
Akgc12a schematic service manual,circuit diagram,users manual. Your purchases also help protect forests, including. Customer may not retain an archival copy of the software. Akg c414 b uls multipattern large diaphragm condenser reverb. Akg has continually set new benchmarks for useful features, improved technical specifications and ease of use to answer requests from everdemanding recording studios, broadcast stations and audio engineers. It is the microphone of choice for miking up vocals, grand pianos, percussions.
Is there much of a sound difference when it comes to vocals for both of the condensers. It is the microphone of choice for miking up vocals, grand pianos, percussions, and any other sound sources with complex waveforms. It utilised a new nylon capsule and can be identified by the gold grill. Discover the power of a reinvented classic condenser. All other parameters of the c 414 buls are met with the additional advantage of having no limiting output transformer for the highlevel lowdistortion transmission of the very low frequency range. The akg model c 414 buls is certainly the most ubiquitous studio condenser microphone in the united states, and very likely in the rest of the world as well. Akg c414 buls vs akg c414 bxls vs akg c414 xls gearslutz. Akg acoustics c414 btl ii multipattern condenser microphone. Akgs c414 b tlii is the transformerless version of the c414 b uls, using at the. View and download akg c414 xls user instructions online. Akg c414 xls microphone overview and full product specs on cnet.
It shows the unique sonic signature of the highly sought after akg c 12 which enables lead vocals and solo instruments to be placed even in a dense mix. The c414 buls is the reference microphone for almost all comparative microphone tests and one of the most used condenser microphones in the world. Hi, alli would love to hear peoples advice and insights into the differences between these different versions of the akg c414 series. If this voltage is too high by just a few volts, it looses low frequency response, and if its to low, the output is reduced drastically. Bought a mini condition buls for my male vocals and acoustic guitars. Ive gotten a deal on a b xls and wondering if i should go for that one or spend a little bit more and get the newer xlsmodel. Shop reverbs selection of these workhorse mics today for the best deals.
Akgc414p48 sch service manual,circuit diagram,users manual. Or actually how well the xls and the b xls stands up to the b uls, sinces ive listened to samples recording of the b uls and like what i hear. The c 414 xls maintains the sonic character of the legendary c 414 buls, the longestlived c 414 model. I have not tried the new xls, but i see it has sensitivity of 23 mvpa. C414 xls reference multipattern condenser microphone. Ive got experience with both mics although i have yet to own any. Heres some schematics and information that can be hard to find elsewhere. With five switchable polar patterns including cardioid, hypercardioid, figureofeight and more, the bxls is an incredible versatile instrument mic, and its high spl handling capability gives it a wide range of potential. The c414 xls should be mounted in an upright position, with the front of the microphone marked by the akg logo facing toward the sound source. Engineered for highest linearity and neutral sound, it has been the most versatile largediaphragm microphone for decades. Akg pro audio c414 xlii vocal condenser microphone. Im not a huge fan of the sound of the pianos soundboard, and thats what the c414 is focused on.
The c 414 xls maintains the sonic character of the legendary c 414 b uls, the longestlived c 414 model. Are there any differences in sound between buls and the xls. Engineered for highest linearity and neutral sound, it has been one of the most universal and versatile large diaphragm microphone for decades. The akg c414 b uls is about as versatile as a condenser microphone can be, which is whats made them a studio staple consistently over three decades. Akg c480 b uls reference modular preamp c480buls mic preamps. It is a descendant of akgs classic c 414 microphone, and the first of the gold grille series that resulted in the bxl ii. I have owned three c414 buls now and all of them sounded a little different. Find great deals on ebay for akg c414 and akg c214. Its circuits provide, together with a trapezoidal output stage, a perfectly linear signal over the entire frequency spectrum, and at an intrinsic noise at the theoretically possible lower limit. Akg c414 the old version akg c414btl akg c414buls akg c422 dual 414 akg c451e akg c451eb akg c535eb eltrect. Akg large diaphragm condenser microphone acoustics specification sheet. Looking just like a blackmatt version of a c414eb, the c414buls offered better. So i have been using the akg c414 xls for quite some time for vocal recordings. The c414 is probably the bestknown microphone that akg make, alongside the legendary c12.
Akg c414 b uls condenser micophone funky junk classic. The c414 xls maintains the sonic character of the legendary c414 b uls, the most popular akg c414 version since 1971. Ive had so many large diaphragm condenser mics, some cheap, some expensive, that ive ownedtried in the past 20 years that i lost track of how many. The c 414 xl ii is the successor of the famous c 414 btl ii. Text is from the akg acoustics user instructions booklet 795 9100 u 0603. The first akg solid tube i bought was defective and had no bass at all, then next two were fine. C414 xls reference multipattern condenser microphone akg. Buy the akg 2059z03060, frame for c414 buls at full compass systems. Akg c 414 buls the akg c414 buls is the reference microphone for almost all comparative microphone tests and one of the most used condenser microphones in the world.
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