AKG C214 Large diaphragm studio Microphone

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.

General Specifications

• Polar Pattern Cardioid
• Audio frequency band width20 – 20000 Hz
• Equivalent noise level 13 dB-A
• Sensitivity 20 mV/Pa
• Signal to Noise 81 dB-A
• Preattenuation Pad -20 dB
• Bass cut filter 160 Hz
• Electrical impedance 200 Ohms
• Recommended load impedance 1000 Ohms

Dimensions

• Width 56 mm
• Height 160 mm
• Net Weight 280 g

Design

• Finish matte grayish blue

Audio Output

• Type Balanced XLR
• Gender Male
• Contacts 3-pin

Powering Interface

• Voltage 9 to 52 V
• Current 2 mA

Application

• Pro Studio Yes

Instrument

• Vocals Yes
• Piano / Strings Yes
• Horns / Woodwinds Yes
• Drums / Percussion Yes