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.
| 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 |
| Polar Patterns |
Cardioid |
| Voltage |
9 to 52 V |
| Current |
2 mA |
| Width |
56 mm |
| Height |
160 mm |
| Net Weight |
280 g |
| Finish |
matte grayish blue |
| Type |
Balanced XLR |
| Gender |
Male |
| Contacts |
3-pin |
| Vocals |
Yes |
| Piano / Strings |
Yes |
| Horns / Woodwinds |
Yes |
| Drums / Percussion |
Yes |
