The new C 214 is designed as a cost-effective alternative to the high-end, industry-leading C 414 family. The C 214 comes complete with carrying case, windscreen, and spider suspension mount included.
Common Applications
Professional studio recording
Lead vocals
Lead instruments
Ensemble recording
Professional stage miking
- AKG’s Legendary 1” Edge-Terminated Large Diaphragm Sound´
- Outstanding Dynamic Range (up to 156 dB SPL, Ultra-Low Noise)
- Roadworthy Design
- Integrated Suspension to reduce mechanical Noise
- Switchable 20 dB Attenuation Pad and Low Cut Switch
- Rugged double mesh Grill for high RF immunity but unaffected Acoustics
- All-metal Die-cast body with shock- and scratch-resistant Finish
- Spider-type Shock Mount included
- Metal Carrying Case included
- Designed, Engineered and Built in Vienna, Austria
AKG's industry-leading C 414 microphones are already a permanent fixture in the world's biggest recording studios and a highly respected work horse for independent artists, broadcasting, and on-stage miking as well.
The C 214 captures sound combining one side of the legendary C 414 dual-capsule system and AKG’s patented Back-Plate Technology which results in an outstanding performance close to the famous C 414 B-XLS.
Like the C 414 models, the C 214 is capable of handling the rigors of high-pressure sound such as amplified guitars, with a sensitivity perfect for voice and orchestral instruments as well. Additionally, the microphone offers a 20 dB Attenuation pad, 13 dB noise floor, and a low cut switch—all in an elegant but rugged package. Besides, the C 214 will also work on low phantom power voltages from 12 up to 48 volts.
Additional features include an integrated suspension, a double mesh grill high RF immunity without affecting acoustics. The circuitry in the C 214 provides maximum SPL capability with minimum noise and the gold-plated XLR-type output connector offers loss-free signals.
The C 214 comes complete with carrying case, windscreen, and spider suspension mount included.
Technical Specifications
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Polar pattern |
Cardioid |
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Frequency range |
20 to 20,000 Hz |
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Sensitivity |
20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV) |
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Max. SPL |
136/156 dB SPL (0/-20 dB) (for 0.5% THD) |
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Equivalent noise level |
13 dB-A to IEC 60268-4 (A-weighted) |
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Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted) |
81 dB |
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Preattenuation pad |
0/-20 dB (switchable) |
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Bass cut filter slope |
160 Hz, 6 dB/Octave, switchable |
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Impedance |
<=200 ohms |
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Recommended load impedance |
>=1000 ohms |
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Supply voltage |
12 to 52 V Phantom power to IEC 61938 |
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Powering |
< 2 mA |
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Dynamic range |
123/143 dB (0/-20 dB) (A-weighted) |
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Connector |
IEC standard 3-pin XLR |
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Finish |
matte grayish blue |
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Dimensions |
160 x 55 mm (6.3 x 2.2 in.) |
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Net weight |
280 g (0.62 lbs.) |
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Shipping weight |
1450 g (3.22 lbs.) |
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Patent(s) |
Electrostatic transducer (Patent no. AT 395.225, DE 4.103.784, JP 2.815.488) |
Frequency Curve and Polar Pattern
C 214
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