AKG C414 XLII/ST Matched Pair Microphones

The legendary C414 is a tool found in most recording studios and has been used on thousands of hit records; it's been on stage with artists of every musical genre and is also used by leading broadcast facilities the world over. The C414 family has been one of the world’s most widely used and respected studio and stage microphones in audio history. New useful features and even greater ease of use are the answer to the demands from their ever-growing customer base all over the world.The C414 XLII offers nine pickup patterns that enable it to choose the perfect setting for every application. For live-sound applications and fixed installations, all controls can be disabled easily for trouble-free use, and the peak hold LED displays even the shortest overload peaks. Both mics have three switchable bass cut filters as well as three pre-attenuation levels that allow lead vocals and solo instruments to be placed in even the densest mixes.The C414 XLII is the successor of the famous C414 B-TL II. It shows the unique sonic signature of the highly sought-after AKG C12, which enables lead vocals and solo instruments to be placed even in a dense mix. The unrivaled up-front sound is also well known for distant miking applications like classical music recording or drum ambiance miking.The C414 comes complete with everything need to create great sound recordings, including a carrying case, pop filter, windscreen and spider-type shockmount. This stereo set was created by AKG’s sophisticated matching method for stunning, three-dimensional recordings.