The anatomy for great performance – AKG Acoustics C 414 User Manual
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Nine polar patterns
the one-inch twin-diaphragm capsule
enables to choose the perfect setting
for every application
Peak Hold LED
overload indication with peak
hold function
•
indicates even
shortest overload peaks
Leading-edge technolog
Leading-edge technolog
y and state-of-the-art components
y and state-of-the-art components
shortest possible signal path for maximum performance
shortest possible signal path for maximum performance
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high impedance
converter stage for extra protection against moisture
converter stage for extra protection against moisture
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DC converter for
stable, noise-free operating
Transformerless Output
ensures 152 dB dynamic range
•
low impedance
over the entire audio spectrum
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gold-plated
3-pin XLR connector contacts for loss-free signal
connection
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extreme low self noise (6 dB only)
Three switchable
pre-attenuation levels
controlled by the polarisation
voltage enable for close-up
recording or for high output
sources up to 158 dB SPL
Integrated capsule suspension
eliminates structurally-transmitted
vibrations that interfere and cover
the sound
Three switchable bass filters
two steep 40/80 Hz filters
@ 12 dB/octave reduce wind
noise or vibrations from stage
floors
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One gentle 160 Hz filter
@ 6 dB/octave for minimising
proximity effect
Lock Mode
for live-sound applications and
permanent installations all controls
can be easily disabled
•
settings
cannot be changed unintentionally
One-inch
edge-terminated capsule
gold-sputtered diaphragms ensure
maximum reliability on the road
•
ultrahigh precision parts with
tolerances inthe region of microns
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assembled with great care in our
factory in Vienna
The Anatomy
for great
Performance
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