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 414 EB and C 414 B-ULS microphones in recording studiosaround the world for years. Using hand-selected state-of-the-art, reliable components as well as advanced manufacturing processes, the C 214 meets the highest professional standards and will withstand severe handling in the recording studio for many years.
The electronic circuitry of the microphone has been redesigned to achieve maximum dynamic range and a flat frequency response. Low self-noise and high headroom add up to a dynamic range of 136 dB (A-weighted).
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Technical Specifications:
Type: 1-inch large-diaphragm pressure gradient microphone
Polar patterns: cardioid
Sensitivity at 1000 Hz: 20 mV/Pa (-32 dBV)
Frequency range: 20 to 20,000 Hz (refer to frequency response curve)
Electrical impedance: ≤ 200 ohms
Recommended load impedance: ≤ 1000 ohms
Bass cut filter slope: 6 dB/octave below 500 Hz
Preattenuation pad: -10 dB, switchable
Equivalent noise level to IEC 60268-4 (A-weighted): 14 dB-A
Signal/noise ratio re 1 Pa (A-weighted): 80 dB*)
Max. SPL for 0.5% THD (0/-10 dB): 200 / 630 Pa ^= 140 / 150 dB SPL*)
Dynamic range: 126 dB (A-weighted)*)
Environment: - temperature: -10°C to +60°C (14°F to 140°F)
- relative humidity: 90% (+20°C/68°F), 85% (+60°C/140°F)
Power requirement: 9 to 52 V phantom power to IEC 61938
Current consumption: ≤ 2 mA
Connector pinout: 3-pin male XLR to IEC standard
Size: max. dia.: 53 mm (2.1 in.),
length: 162 mm (6.4 in.)
Net weight: 320 g (14.1 oz.)
- Preattenuation Selector: The selector switch on the left-hand side of the microphone (fig. 1) lets you increase the microphone's headroom by 10 dB for distortion free recordings of very loud sound sources or close to sound sources. The preattenuation pads prevent the microphone's output level, particularly at low frequencies, from over-loading the miniature transformers used in mixer input stages, etc.
- Bass Cut Selector: Rumbling or wind noise may cause distortion at very low frequencies. The microphone's switchable bass cut filter (refer to fig. 2) further reduces low-end distortion. The filter slope is more than 6 dB/octave at 500 Hz and below. The bass cut also minimizes the proximity effect that may arise when close-in miking from less than 6 inches.
Key Features:
- M-AUDIO BX5A
- AKG C3000
- AKG C4000B
