AKG Pro Audio
C 214 Recording & Broadcast Microphone

Product Code: C214

The new C 214 is designed as a cost-effective alternative to the high-end, industry-leading C 414 family. It  captures sound combining one side of the legendary C 414 dual-capsule system and AKG’s patented Back-Plate Technology which results in an outstanding performance close to the famous C 414 B-XLS.

• AKG’s Legendary 1” Edge-Terminated Large Diaphragm Sound´
• Outstanding Dynamic Range (up to 156 dB SPL, Ultra-Low Noise)
• Roadworthy Design
• Integrated Suspension to reduce mechanical Noise
• Switchable 20 dB Attenuation Pad and Low Cut Switch

• Rugged double mesh Grill for high RF immunity but unaffected Acoustics
• All-metal Die-cast body with shock- and scratch-resistant finish
• Spider-type Shock Mount included
• Metal Carrying Case included
• Designed, Engineered and Built in Vienna, Austria

• Polar pattern: Cardioid

• Frequency range: 20 to 20,000 Hz

• Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV)

• Max. SPL: 136/156 dB SPL (0/-20 dB) (for 0.5% THD)

• Equivalent noise level: 13 dB-A to IEC 60268-4 (A-weighted)

• Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted): 81 dB

• Preattenuation pad: 0/-20 dB (switchable)

• Bass cut filter slope: 160 Hz, 6 dB/Octave, switchable Hz; 6 dB/octave at 160 Hz

• Impedance: <=200 ohms

• Recommended load impedance: >=1000 ohms

• Supply voltage: 12 to 52 V Phantom power to IEC 61938

• Powering: < 2 mA

• Dynamic range: 123/143 dB (0/-20 dB) (A-weighted)

• Connector: IEC standard 3-pin XLR

  Finish: matte grayish blue

• Dimensions: 160 x 55 mm (6.3 x 2.2 in.)

• Net weight: 280 g (0.62 lbs.)

  Shipping weight: 1450 g (3.22 lbs.)

• Patent(s): Electrostatic transducer (Patent no. AT 395.225, DE 4.103.784, JP 2.815.488)

C214 Standard Accessories

• H 85 Universal shock mount
• Soundtool Case, Hard shell road case

• W 414 Windscreen