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AKG Pro Audio C414 XLII Stereoset Large-Diaphragm, Vocal, Instrument Condenser Microphone, Multipattern, Live Sound or Studio, with Accessories, and Hard Case, Matched Pair. Black and Gold.

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Customers appreciate the microphone's sound quality, value for money, and build quality. They find it great for recording vocals and guitars, with a low noise level and good clarity. Many consider it a reference microphone that offers high-end studio quality without breaking the bank. The microphone is sturdy enough to use on stage and should last for years to come. Customers are also pleased with its functionality, clarity, and versatility.

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83 customers mention "Mic quality"80 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the microphone's quality. They say it's durable and produces clear vocal recordings. Many consider it a professional reference microphone that sounds better than more expensive models. The C214 is described as an American-made microphone that provides a fresh vocal flavor.

"...If you're looking for a high-quality microphone for professional use, I highly recommend the AKG C414. You won't be disappointed." Read more

"...Vocals are great on this mic, both speaking and singing. I do adjust EQ a bit in post to boost some of the high end, but it works out fine...." Read more

"If your looking for a professional high quality MIC to add to your collection or looking for your first professional MIC, this is it...." Read more

"...than higher-register male vocals, but I have heard that it is a good mic for hip-hop, and will update my review (can I do that?)..." Read more

70 customers mention "Sound quality"61 positive9 negative

Customers appreciate the microphone's sound quality. They find it suitable for guitar amps, acoustic guitars, and vocals. The noise level is lower than the C214, and it adds warmth to vocals. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product's sound quality and performance.

"...The sound quality is outstanding, capturing clear and detailed audio with impressive accuracy...." Read more

"...I can crank the track all the way up in post and never hear more than room noise. Vocals are great on this mic, both speaking and singing...." Read more

"...It sounds awesome. Its clear, clean and crisp. The MPA II has a low noise floor and works very well with this MIC...." Read more

"...I have mine paired with a Steinberg UR44, and it's an extremely quiet setup...." Read more

39 customers mention "Value for money"35 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the microphone's value for money. They find it better than cheaper condensers and like the natural high boost it provides.

"GREAT microphone at an excellent price. This is perfect for a home studio...." Read more

"...but as soon as I connected this mic and heard the results, it paid itself. One thing that is IMPORTANT to know...." Read more

"...It's an amazing mic, worth the price...." Read more

"...Nothing a little e.q. wont fix though. I think its a fantastic mic for the money!" Read more

29 customers mention "Quality"29 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the microphone's quality. They find it a great overall project mic with high-end studio sound. It is highly recommended for any studio and has amazing specs and an unbelievable choice of 9 inputs.

"...Great product and great seller." Read more

"...spl, only 6 db of self generated noise and has been a legendary example of studio perfection since 1971. Get it." Read more

"...This mic has amazing specs and an unbelievable choice of 9 input settings. Even the packaging, pop filter and shock mount are high class...." Read more

"There's no mistake: the C214 is a professional, reference microphone. I'd rather buy a C214 and some other gear than a C414 or the like...." Read more

23 customers mention "Build quality"23 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the microphone's build quality. They find it sturdy enough for use on stage and say it should last for years to come. The cable quality is also mentioned as a plus, especially if you are a mix engineer.

"...The build quality is top-notch, with a sturdy and reliable design that ensures long-lasting performance...." Read more

"...It is expensive but it is a tough-built, all around mic with exceptional audio quality...." Read more

"...Cable quality matters, especially if you are a mix engineer and the details are important...." Read more

"...I couldn't be happier. It's solidly made and should last me for years to come...." Read more

22 customers mention "Functionality"18 positive4 negative

Customers like the microphone's functionality. They say it works well with TASCAM Field Sound Recorder, has a good even frequency response, and is in working order. However, some customers mention that it may not work on all voices.

"...The MPA II has a low noise floor and works very well with this MIC. Any frequencies you don't like, you can cut them out during the mix phase...." Read more

"...I repeatedly found that the AKG mics work best for my voice. The sound is rich and warm without any tweaking...." Read more

"...been working with this for over a year and have had more than satisfactory results. I love how it sounds with my vocals. Clean sound...." Read more

"...Will it work on all voices, no it will not...." Read more

17 customers mention "Clarity"17 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the microphone's clarity. They find it to be a transparent mic that captures crisp, clear sound that gives articulation to speech without being harsh.

"...The sound quality is outstanding, capturing clear and detailed audio with impressive accuracy...." Read more

"...It sounds awesome. Its clear, clean and crisp. The MPA II has a low noise floor and works very well with this MIC...." Read more

"...bad or terrible, it is actually quite friendly since it gives out articulation to speech while not being harsh...." Read more

"...Though I do like the brightness and clarity, just not sure if I would trade the warmth for this kind of brightness...." Read more

10 customers mention "Versatility"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the microphone's versatility. They like its multi-pattern capability, ability to switch patterns, and control over pattern selection. The microphone offers multiple polar patterns that make it suitable for various applications. It has amazing specs with an unbelievable choice of 9 input settings.

"...The versatility of this microphone is exceptional, offering multiple polar patterns that make it suitable for various recording situations...." Read more

"...Plus it has a ton of versatility (which I don't really use too often, I mainly use this for voiceover)...." Read more

"...to point out :P ... Another cool thing about this mic is the multi pickup pattern. This feature makes this microphone just the best...." Read more

"...This mic has amazing specs and an unbelievable choice of 9 input settings. Even the packaging, pop filter and shock mount are high class...." Read more

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Vuong Nguyen
Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
Style: C414 XLII SingleVerified Purchase
I recently purchased the AKG C414 microphone and I am extremely satisfied with this product. The sound quality is outstanding, capturing clear and detailed audio with impressive accuracy. The versatility of this microphone is exceptional, offering multiple polar patterns that make it suitable for various recording situations. The build quality is top-notch, with a sturdy and reliable design that ensures long-lasting performance. If you're looking for a high-quality microphone for professional use, I highly recommend the AKG C414. You won't be disappointed.

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Max
A wonderful, low-noise, Austrian mic
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2014
Style: C414 XLS SingleVerified Purchase
Excellent Mic.

I own many mics and they all have their own characteristics. The standout characteristic of this microphone is it's very low self-noise. At 50dB gain, in my "quiet" room, on a very quiet Liquid Channel preamp, I register ~ -110dBFS across the spectrum. This is sensational for my recordings of quiet sound effects and acoustic guitar.

Particularly with an acoustic guitar, paired with a small diaphragm condenser mic, the sound is just beautiful. Quiet picking or a strum sustaining never gets caught up in the noise floor. I can crank the track all the way up in post and never hear more than room noise.

Vocals are great on this mic, both speaking and singing. I do adjust EQ a bit in post to boost some of the high end, but it works out fine. It handles loud and quiet segments beautifully without distortion or large swings in volume. Some of my mics require much more adjustment of the singers distance during recording than this mic. And since the noise floor is so low, I can compress my tracks much better.

It is expensive but it is a tough-built, all around mic with exceptional audio quality. Think of the price as relating to a lifetime of use, especially if you plan to make money recording with it. It will work so well for you, put up with abuse, and resell for a good price.

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A clean, clear and crisp microphone.
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2017
Style: C214Verified Purchase
If your looking for a professional high quality MIC to add to your collection or looking for your first professional MIC, this is it. Many are asking the question on what MIC do i buy, what pre-amp do i get etc.... I use this MIC with a PRO MPA II pre-amp made by ART. It sounds awesome. Its clear, clean and crisp. The MPA II has a low noise floor and works very well with this MIC. Any frequencies you don't like, you can cut them out during the mix phase. I do plan to buy another MIC pre because i want to have versatility in my studio but i assure you, this MIC is a smart buy that wont disappoint you.

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As i stated above, there is a low noise floor with the setup i have. After doing some recording, it dawned on me that i was using low quality MIC and patch cables from the pre-amp to the sound card. I purchased two Hosa pro series balanced TRS patch cables and a 15 ft MOGAMI gold analog reference cable. Doing so has given me virtually no noise at all in the recording. Cable quality matters, especially if you are a mix engineer and the details are important. I'm not endorsing these brands, merely sharing the results I've obtained with these purchases and this setup.

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Colton Braun
Great mic to add to the Collection
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2018
Style: C214Verified Purchase
So let me preface this by saying the ONLY reason I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 is because I came from an (unmodded) MXL990s for years, and thought this would be a MASSIVE upgrade. It wasn't. That being said, I absolutely love this microphone, and when I do get another one, I can't see myself selling the 214. I just wanted to let everyone know that there are a lot of other upgrades that can be done in your signal chain, and to let you know that the microphone is only a small part of that. The highs can be a bit sibilant with this microphone, but that was something I was aware of beforehand, and something I kind of wanted. I'd say my style of singing is similar to that of Chris Martin, so having a mic that is a bit "bright" is something I was going for. I have mine paired with a Steinberg UR44, and it's an extremely quiet setup. I think I need to tweak my settings a little though because unless i have the 0dB pad on, I'm not getting the best results when I'm 12-16" away from the mic. Again, I think this is something I need to tweak in my setup, and not something directly related to the 214. Unfortunately, I have not gotten to try this on anything other than higher-register male vocals, but I have heard that it is a good mic for hip-hop, and will update my review (can I do that?) when I get a chance to record some rappers that I know.

I was really tossed up between this and a used 414XLii, and I think I'm going to eventually scoop up the 414 as well. Some of my friends who work in studios told me I was dumb for thinking this could hold up against a C414, but I didn't know if it wold justify the extra $300-400 for the 414. I guess if I could do it again, I probably would've gone for the 414, but hey I guess that's life. I'm in no way unsatisfied with this purchase, but can definitely see myself upgrading sooner than if I had just gotten the 414 the first time. I don't necessarily need the polar patterns, but the 414 is industry standard, and the 214 is still going to be seen as a "budget" model.

If you're on a budget, I would definitely recommend this mic, but if you can afford something a little more industry standard, I would definitely choose the latter.

Again though, I still love this mic and don't plan on parting with it even if I choose to upgrade.

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Joseph Welkie
Love this microphone
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2024
Style: C414 XLS SingleVerified Purchase
I got this mic after a few month period of searching, and I have to say, I love this thing. It sounds fantastic on my voice. It has great evenness, not too bright, not too dark, it suits me incredibly well. Plus it has a ton of versatility (which I don't really use too often, I mainly use this for voiceover). I will say it is a little susceptible to plosives though.

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Pretty good!
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2024
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Bearston
Workhorse
Reviewed in Canada on September 10, 2024
Style: C414 XLII SingleVerified Purchase
Generally a nice even sound with a bit of a lift in the high end for sparkle and clarity on voice. Super low self-noise and these track sit so well in the mix I barely used any EQ whatsoever. This all rounder is a staple in most A-class studios for a reason, it's versatile and handles EQ exceptionally well. I also use the 414 XLII on acoustic instruments that need a presence in the mix. The versatility of 9 polar patterns and myriad roll-off and pad options keeps the 414 at the front of the line of mic selection.

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Well balanced sound
Reviewed in Canada on May 25, 2024
Style: C214 PairVerified Purchase
It's always a bonus to have a factory matched pair of microphones for a realistic sound field without your recordings 'leaning' to one side, sonicly. The AKG 214 is a versatile single-pattern cardioid LDC, which is the little brother of the flagship 414 and it does impart some of that chewy goodness and clarity into the 214 at about a third of the price. I've used the 214s as drum OH, BG Vox, guitar amps, room, sax, violin and Main vocals, too. High pass filter and -20dB pad switches built into the all metal body. Superior build quality and a silky open-ness that AKG is noted for. Glad to have included in the kit, paired windscreens, shock mounts, solid mounts and stand adapters. Foam-lined case to protect your investment. AKG have been producing industry standard microphones since 1947, you can hear the difference experience makes.

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Well balanced sound
Reviewed in Canada on May 25, 2024
It's always a bonus to have a factory matched pair of microphones for a realistic sound field without your recordings 'leaning' to one side, sonicly. The AKG 214 is a versatile single-pattern cardioid LDC, which is the little brother of the flagship 414 and it does impart some of that chewy goodness and clarity into the 214 at about a third of the price. I've used the 214s as drum OH, BG Vox, guitar amps, room, sax, violin and Main vocals, too. High pass filter and -20dB pad switches built into the all metal body. Superior build quality and a silky open-ness that AKG is noted for. Glad to have included in the kit, paired windscreens, shock mounts, solid mounts and stand adapters. Foam-lined case to protect your investment. AKG have been producing industry standard microphones since 1947, you can hear the difference experience makes.

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Adrian
Gran micrófono
Reviewed in Mexico on March 11, 2024
Style: C214Verified Purchase
Lo llevo usando unos cuantos meses y he de decir que tiene un calor muy agradable al oído y combinado con un buen pre amp puede hacer grabaciones bastante decentes, se ve sólido y la caja en la que viene es de los mejores detalles al comprar un nuevo aditamento para tu estudio

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Takes EQ Like a CHAMP
Reviewed in Canada on October 12, 2023
Style: C214Verified Purchase
Loved it from the moment I started tweaking with EQ. This thing gives you loads of playroom. It’s a pretty dark microphone in its natural flat out of the box tone but don’t let that fool you. Highly recommend for vocal work and even streaming with the right live processing.

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Judobrich
Sonido definido!
Reviewed in Mexico on July 21, 2021
Style: C414 XLII SingleVerified Purchase
Todo excelente! Todo sellado y en orden unicamente no me gusto como lo enviaron en una sola bolsa vino suelto el producto , no entiendo por que no lo pusieron en una caja como normalmente mandan otras cosas mas sencillas y economicas por ese motivo no viene tan protejido y por eso llego con unos pequeños golpes la maleta

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Sonido definido!
Reviewed in Mexico on July 21, 2021
Todo excelente! Todo sellado y en orden unicamente no me gusto como lo enviaron en una sola bolsa vino suelto el producto , no entiendo por que no lo pusieron en una caja como normalmente mandan otras cosas mas sencillas y economicas por ese motivo no viene tan protejido y por eso llego con unos pequeños golpes la maleta

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AKG Pro Audio C414 XLII Stereoset Large-Diaphragm, Vocal, Instrument Condenser Microphone, Multipattern, Live Sound or Studio, with Accessories, and Hard Case, Matched Pair. Black and Gold.