The new C414B-XLS reference-quality, large diaphragm condenser microphone is designed for accurate, beautifully detailed pickup of any acoustic instrument or voice. The microphone's 5 pickup patterns are easily selectable via an electronic switch with LED indication and offer the selection of omnidirectional, cardioid, wide cardioid, hypercardioid and figure-eight patterns.

The C414 B/XLS has a transformerless output and all-metal chassis, making it immune to electrical interference and RF from digital equipment, video monitors and wireless systems. It comes complete in an all-metal road case with the AKG H-85 shock mount, a PF80 external two-stage pop filter, a W414X external windscreen an individually-measured chart showing the response curve of the microphone. The C414B/XLS is built in Vienna, Austria and comes with a three-year limited parts and labor warranty.

-High sound pressure level capability and wide dynamic range

-Completely immune to electrostatic and electromagnetic interference from digital gear, computer monitors, etc. thanks to solid metal housing and transformerless output stage

-Three switchable bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation pads with LEDs for quick visual indication

-All switchable components operate in low impedance circuits for ultra-high reliability even in extremely humid conditions