One of my favourite "go-to" mics of all time is the AKG C414 (specifically the B-XLII). It is super quiet, has multiple patterns and attenuation switches and just simply sounds great. The diaphragm is based on the AKG flagship microphone the C12.
But having this quality with this number of features comes at a higher cost, often higher than home studio users want to spend. So, in steps the new AKG C 214. A lower cost alternative to the 414 without the sacrifice of quality.
What do you get?
I the package you get the mic, hardshell case and AKG shockmount. The mic sounds fantastic and has a fixed cardioid polar pattern, used most often when micing vocals or instruments. It also has a 20 db attenuation switch and a bass roll off. It's a clean, killer vocal mic without the extras.
What do you miss?
If you need the multiple patterns, and multiple roll-off and attenuation switches, go for the AKG C414 XLII instead. It will cost you more, but this is a lifetime investment if you take care of it that will be usable in many situations.
Final Assessment
If you are looking for a quality, large diaphragm, cardioid microphone that should last for a long time, the AKG C 214 is a great pick. If you need more flexibility in your polar patterns, you may want to do the upgrade or find lower quality microphone with more features in this price point.
Some other competing Large Diaphragm Microphones:
M-Audio Sputnik : Multi-Pattern Tube Microphone
AKG Perception 420 : Multi-pattern Mic
SE Electronics Z3300A : Multi-pattern LD Condenser Mic
CAD M179 : Multipattern Condenser Microphone
Audio Technica AT 4040 : Fixed cardioid condenser
Browse all of Revolution Audio's Mics here
10.01.2008
New AKG C 214 Mic review : The coveted C 414 at a home studio price?
ORDER THE AKG C 214 MICROPHONE HERE
One of my favourite "go-to" mics of all time is the AKG C414 (specifically the B-XLII). It is super quiet, has multiple patterns and attenuation switches and just simply sounds great. The diaphragm is based on the AKG flagship microphone the C12.
But having this quality with this number of features comes at a higher cost, often higher than home studio users want to spend. So, in steps the new AKG C 214. A lower cost alternative to the 414 without the sacrifice of quality.
What do you get?
I the package you get the mic, hardshell case and AKG shockmount. The mic sounds fantastic and has a fixed cardioid polar pattern, used most often when micing vocals or instruments. It also has a 20 db attenuation switch and a bass roll off. It's a clean, killer vocal mic without the extras.
What do you miss?
If you need the multiple patterns, and multiple roll-off and attenuation switches, go for the AKG C414 XLII instead. It will cost you more, but this is a lifetime investment if you take care of it that will be usable in many situations.
Final Assessment
If you are looking for a quality, large diaphragm, cardioid microphone that should last for a long time, the AKG C 214 is a great pick. If you need more flexibility in your polar patterns, you may want to do the upgrade or find lower quality microphone with more features in this price point.
Some other competing Large Diaphragm Microphones:
M-Audio Sputnik : Multi-Pattern Tube Microphone
AKG Perception 420 : Multi-pattern Mic
SE Electronics Z3300A : Multi-pattern LD Condenser Mic
CAD M179 : Multipattern Condenser Microphone
Audio Technica AT 4040 : Fixed cardioid condenser
Browse all of Revolution Audio's Mics here
One of my favourite "go-to" mics of all time is the AKG C414 (specifically the B-XLII). It is super quiet, has multiple patterns and attenuation switches and just simply sounds great. The diaphragm is based on the AKG flagship microphone the C12.
But having this quality with this number of features comes at a higher cost, often higher than home studio users want to spend. So, in steps the new AKG C 214. A lower cost alternative to the 414 without the sacrifice of quality.
What do you get?
I the package you get the mic, hardshell case and AKG shockmount. The mic sounds fantastic and has a fixed cardioid polar pattern, used most often when micing vocals or instruments. It also has a 20 db attenuation switch and a bass roll off. It's a clean, killer vocal mic without the extras.
What do you miss?
If you need the multiple patterns, and multiple roll-off and attenuation switches, go for the AKG C414 XLII instead. It will cost you more, but this is a lifetime investment if you take care of it that will be usable in many situations.
Final Assessment
If you are looking for a quality, large diaphragm, cardioid microphone that should last for a long time, the AKG C 214 is a great pick. If you need more flexibility in your polar patterns, you may want to do the upgrade or find lower quality microphone with more features in this price point.
Some other competing Large Diaphragm Microphones:
M-Audio Sputnik : Multi-Pattern Tube Microphone
AKG Perception 420 : Multi-pattern Mic
SE Electronics Z3300A : Multi-pattern LD Condenser Mic
CAD M179 : Multipattern Condenser Microphone
Audio Technica AT 4040 : Fixed cardioid condenser
Browse all of Revolution Audio's Mics here
