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The AKG C414 XLS is a large-diaphragm condenser with nine selectable polar patterns, three pad settings and three bass-cut filters. It is tuned for a flat, neutral response that carries on the voicing of the long-running C414 B-ULS. Engineers treat it as a studio workhorse for vocals, acoustic instruments, drum overheads and room miking, and its switchable pad and filters make it usable on loud sources. Against the C414 XLII, which adds a presence lift for lead vocals, the XLS is the more honest, all-purpose choice; both share the same body, shock mount and lockable controls.
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Engineers and owners widely rate the C414 XLS as a dependable, neutral multipattern condenser that flatters few sources and suits many. Most praise its flat response, pattern flexibility and overload LED; some find it plain on lead vocals next to brighter mics.
The C414 XLS multipattern condenser microphone offers a choice of nine polar patterns for the perfect sonic capture for every application. A peak hold LED displays even the shortest overload peaks. For live sound applications and permanent installations all controls can easily be disabled for trouble-free use. The C414 XLS also maintains the sonic character of the legendary C414 B-ULS the most popular AKG C414 version since 1971. Engineered for highest linearity and neutral sound it has been the most versatile large-diaphragm microphone for decades. Features Engineered for Highest Linearity & Neutral Sound Nine Selectable Polar Patterns Three Attenuations Levels (-6 -12 -18 dB) Three Different Switchable Bass-Cut Filters Overload Warning with Audio Peak Hold LED What's in the Box C414 XLS Multi-Pattern Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone H85 Universal Shock M
