C414 B-XLS

High sensitivity and extremely low self noise; five switchable polar patterns for placement and application flexibility; two-color LEDs provide quick visual indication of selected polar pattern and output overload; elastic capsule suspension greatly minimizes structurally-transmitted noise from chassis vibration; H85 professional shock mount/stand adapter, PF80 external pop filter and W414 X external windscreen. A reference-quality microphone especially used for accurate, beautifully-detailed pickup of any acoustic instrument. With the introduction of the NeXt Generation C414 B-XL models, AKG sets new benchmarks for useful features, improved technical specifications, ease of use and available accessories. All of these improvements are answers to requests from ever-demanding recording studios, broadcast stations and concert engineers, but with the basic sonic character of the legendary C414 unaltered. Additional features - 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. Also available in stereo pair C414 B-XLS/ST.