AKG Acoustics C414 XLS - Manual (Page 19)

19 C 414 XLS / XLII
2 Description
2.1 Packing List
Stero Pairs:
2.2 Optional Accessories
2.3 C 414 XLS
2.3.1 Controls
• C 414 XLS or C 414 XLII
• SA 60 stand adapter
• H 85 shock mount
• PF 80 pop screen
• W 414X foam windscreen
• Original frequency response trace with serial number and production date code
• High quality carrying case
• 2 x C 414 XLS or C 414 XLII
• 2 x SA 60 stand adapter
• 2 x H 85 shock mounts
• 2 x W 414X foam windscreens
• 1 x H 50 stereo bar
• Original frequency response trace with serial number and production date code
• High quality carrying case
• Check that the packaging contains all of the components listed for your model. Should
anything be missing, please contact your AKG dealer.
• For optional accessories, refer to the current AKG catalog or folder, or visit
www.akg.com. Your dealer will be glad to help.
This large-diaphragm condenser microphone has been designed on the basis of feedback
from sound engineers who have used the C 12, C 12A, C 12B, C 414comb, C 414EB-P 48,
C 414B-ULS, C 414B-TL II, and C 414B-XLII microphones in recording studios and on stages
around the world for years. Using advanced, reliable components that provide more functions
in the same space, the C 414 XLS meets the highest professional standards and will with-
stand the tough handling typically encountered in the recording studio and on stage for many
years.
The electronic circuitry of the microphone has been redesigned to achieve completely lin-
ear transfer characteristics of all electrical parameters. Extremely low self-noise and high
headroom add up to a dynamic range of approximately 134 dB (A-weighted) that is far su-
perior to figures quoted for conventional condenser microphones and other studio equipment.
A dual-diaphragm transducer allows you to select one of several polar patterns. The di-
aphragm is made of a plastic foil that is gold-sputtered on one side only to prevent shorting
to the back electrode even at extremely high sound pressure levels.
The all-metal body adds to the rejection of RF interference so you can use the microphone
near transmitter stations, along with wireless microphones or other communications equip-
ment.
Unlike earlier versions of the C 414, the C 414 XLS / C 414 XLII provides three separate bidi-
rectional pushbuttons for selecting the polar pattern, preattenuation pad, and bass cut filter,
each with an LED bar indicating the selected setting. The selectors and indicator LEDs are
only active as long as power (48 V phantom power) to the microphone is on.
• To select the desired value or polar pattern, press the desired arrow on the appropriate
selector once or several times.
A green LED above the appropriate value or symbol is lit to indicate the selected setting.
To select a different setting after having reached the last position available, press the op-
posite arrow on the selector. (Pressing the same arrow again will not set the parameter
back to its initial position.)
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