AKG C214 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Engineered excellence

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 bandwidth

20 – 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

Instrument

Vocals

Piano / Strings

Horns / Woodwinds

Drums / Percussion