Ive found myself always cutting 47khz every time i recorded, or receive a mix where a 414 was present. With five switchable polar patterns including cardioid, hypercardioid, figureofeight and more, the bxls is an incredible versatile instrument mic, and its high spl handling capability gives it a wide range of potential. Akg acoustics has a range of products but are best known for producing headphones, earbuds and of course microphones. With a very linear and neutral sound, the c414 xls is the widely used for accurate pickup of acoustic instruments. Launched at the frankfurt musikmesse in early 2015, akgs new c314 is positioned near the top of the companys projectstudio microphone range, effectively filling the. The c414 xls should be mounted in an upright position, with the front of the microphone marked by the akg logo facing toward the sound source. The b uls has a nicer presence without getting too harsh. I produce audio drama, and wanted to record vocals as accurately as possible. The c414 xlii should be mounted in an upright position, with the front of the microphone marked by the akg logo facing toward the sound source. So, ive been using an older akg c414 buls on female vox and i love it, but ive always felt that it could use a little more presence. Ive got experience with both mics although i have yet to own any. Engineered for highest linearity and neutral sound, it maintains the reliable sonic character of the legendary c414 b uls the longestlived c414 model while introducing some astonishing new features.
Three attenuation levels 61218db for closeup recording or highoutput. Text is from the akg acoustics user instructions booklet 795 9100 u 0603. Does this new, more affordable model hit the same spot. Aug 01, 2016 akg c214 offers a very good performance already, and is an excellent choice for budget users. Akg c414 b uls condenser micophone funky junk classic. The c414 buls is the reference microphone for almost all comparative microphone tests and one of the most used condenser microphones in the world. For those who like the akg c414 xii for vocals, the akg c414 bxls is perfect for all your instrumental recording needs. Akg c414 bxls vs xlii vs buls vs tlii comparison mic.
Akg c414 xls large diaphragm condensor microphone andertons. Having a pair of 414uls will give you many options and will serve you well for many years to come. Akg c414 b uls multipattern large diaphragm condenser. All other parameters of the c 414 buls are met with the additional advantage of having no limiting output transformer for the highlevel lowdistortion transmission of the very low frequency range. With its nine polar patterns, leadingedge technology, stateoftheart components, and referencequality results, the akg c414 xlii condenser microphone ushers in a new standard in microphone versatility. The c414 story began in 1953, when akg introduced the ck12 microphone.
I would have loved for them to include the uls and the xlii. Launched at the frankfurt musikmesse in early 2015, akgs new c314 is positioned near the top of the companys projectstudio microphone range, effectively filling the space left by the discontinued c4000. A peak hold led displays even the shortest overload peaks. Buy akg pro audio c414 xlii vocal condenser microphone, multipattern. Akg c414 xls largediaphragm multipattern condenser. I like the b uls the most, ive found it the only of the 414s that gave me what i wanted without beating them into submission with an eq. The c414 b uls is the reference microphone for almost all comparative microphone tests and one of the most used condenser microphones in the world. Oct 27, 2016 1986 saw the release of the c 414 buls model. I bought a stereo pair earlier this year, for a few different reasons. Nine selectable pickup patterns enable to choose the perfect setting for every application. Extra gainstages in this mic lowered the noise floor further, but also contributed the sound of the mic becoming further darker and more veiled. Akg c414 vs neumann u87 comparison neumann, rode august 14, 2016 august 10, 2016 if you have prepared quite some dollars to be spent for a premium quality microphone for professional purposes, then you make no mistake by considering to get either akg c414 or neumann u87.
It shows the unique sonic signature of the highly soughtafter akg c12, which enables lead vocals and solo instruments to be placed even in a dense mix. C 414buls large diaphragm condenser microphone description the akg model c 414 buls is certainly the most ubiquitous studio condenser microphone in the united states, and very likely in the rest of the world as well. Engineered for highest linearity and neutral sound, it has been the most versatile largediaphragm microphone for decades. This mic is very professional and it was made just for that, professionals. The c 414 b uls is one of the most accurate multipattern microphones available to the engineer. Akg c414 xls 9 pattern large diaphragm condenser mic long. I have heard it through very expensive preamps and all i can say is that its hard to go backwards once you have heard the difference. For livesound applications and permanent installations, all controls can easily be disabled for troublefree use. The c414 is probably the bestknown microphone that akg make, alongside.
Akg has upped the game with the addition of their c414 xlii, improving the c414 s already legendary adaptability. Demanding sound engineers have been using the c 414 on stage. All other parameters of the c 414 b uls are met with the additional advantage of having no limiting output transformer for the highlevel lowdistortion transmission of the very low frequency range. So if you prefer a slightly warmer sound, the xls will do the trick. If you need a brighter sound, the xl ii is your best bet. The c414 xls maintains the sonic character of the legendary c414 b uls, the most popular akg c414 version since 1971. Akg acoustics c414 btl ii multipattern condenser microphone. The akg c414 is truly a legendary microphone and probably one of the most recorded microphones ever manufactured. The akg c414 b uls is about as versatile as a condenser microphone can be, which is whats made them a studio staple consistently over three decades.
Akg c214 offers a very good performance already, and is an excellent choice for budget users. The c414 xls has the sonic character of the c414 buls. It is a descendant of akgs classic c 414 microphone, but has little in common with the original beyond the name. Thats for you to decided but one thing for certain.
Akg c414 xlsst largediaphragm condenser microphone. Looking just like a blackmatt version of a akg c414eb, the c414buls offered better performance figures and reliability, than the akg c414ebp48. Ive sort of always avoided this mic like the plague because of horror stories i read on gs. Akg c214 vs akg c414 xls vs neumann u87 vs akg c12. Mike cameron in fact there are two new c414s, the c414b xls and the c414 xlii, though the only performance difference between the two models is that the xlii. Story of the akg c414, it made it seem like the xls did have one. The c 414bxls is a transformerless multipattern fet condenser microphone. High sensitivity and extremely low self noisefive switchable polar patterns for placement and application flexibilitytwocolor leds provide quick visual indication of selected polar pattern and output overloadelastic capsule suspension greatly minimizes structurallytransmitted noise from chassis vibrationh 85 prof.
Akg c414 b uls multipattern large diaphragm condenser reverb. Having a pair of 414 uls will give you many options and will serve you well for many years to come. A favourite of the bbc for years, this versatile microphone should be part of any engineers arsenal. So this youtube shoot out really shocked me, i think it sounded as good, if not better in the mix than the other more expensive mics. From what i understand, basically the xl ii is a lot brighter.
As an overhead drum mic, the 414 buls transformer can add a. The akg c 414 is one of the most important and misunderstood microphones of all time. Akg acoustics c 414 bxls multipattern condenser microphone. The c414 xls maintains the sonic character of the legendary c414 buls, the most popular akg c414 version since 1971. Akg c414 buls overview the akg model c 414 buls is certainly the most ubiquitous studio condenser microphone in the united states, and very likely in the rest of the world as well. The suffix uls, denoting that the microphone had a completely linear transfer characteristic of all transmission parameters.
Akg c 414 buls the akg c414 buls is the reference microphone for almost all comparative microphone tests and one of the most used condenser microphones in the world. The c 414 buls is one of the most accurate multipattern microphones available to the engineer. This is a matched pair of akg c414 xls multipattern largediaphragm condenser microphones, a staple within the audio industry. Much the same as the c414, with the addition of a 3 position attenuator switch 0,10,20db and 3 position bass rolloff switch flat, 75, 150hz. Akg c414buls versus lewitt lct 440 pure versus akg c3000 which one is better. Engineered for highest linearity and neutral sound, it maintains the reliable sonic character of the legendary c414 buls the longestlived c414 model while introducing some astonishing new features.
The c 414 btl ii is a transformerless multipattern fet condenser microphone essentially, a transformerless version of the longlived c414 buls. The buls has a nicer presence without getting too harsh. If you prefer a straight up warm sound, the b uls model is probably the warmest out of all of them. Akg c414 xlii largediaphragm vocal condenser microphone at. Akg c414 xlii multipattern largediaphragm condenser microphone. C414 xls reference multipattern condenser microphone akg. This ultra linear series, would be akgs bestselling condenser for years to come.
The only great sounding u87s i have heard were modified by one of a few guys that do mods on them. This capsule delivers a warm, vintage sound that will enhance any vocal or instrument recording. Neumann tlm 103, akg c414 buls, shure sm57, shure sm7 all audio was recorded via a single take into 4. With four selectable polar patterns cardioid, supercardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional on the front and threeposition switches on the rear for attenuation and bass rolloff, the c414 b uls. I for one think that the akg 414 im assuming your talking about the 414uls is at least 10x a better mic than the 4033.
Both the c414 xls and c414 xlii offer 9 pickup patterns, which enable you to choose the perfect setting for every. It is the microphone of choice for miking up vocals, grand pianos, percussions, and any other sound sources with complex waveforms. Dec 12, 2017 akg are over 70 years old, and the c414 microphone has been around for almost all of that time they launched them in the 1940s. What the main differences going to be between these mics. However, akg c414 brings huge upgrades in versatility and adjustability, and can even perform a lot better if you know how to handle it.
The c414 xlii is the successor of the famous c414 btl ii. I like the buls the most, ive found it the only of the 414s that gave me what i wanted without beating them into submission with an eq. A new model, the akg c414buls, was the next microphone to emerge. B uls smooth on the top end and pretty good for overheads, or anything really. There are a couple of noteworthy differences between the 2 older and the 2 newer ones. The xls is lower priced, and claims to sound just like the buls, and the xl ii claims to sound like the c 12 seems unlikely being so much lower priced. The mic has a rather large diaphragm and is made to work well with all of your vocal needs. Jan 27, 2017 guitar recording mic comparison shure sm27lc vs. As you can see, the older models had the b in there. It is a descendant of akgs classic c 414 microphone, and the first of the gold grille series that resulted in the bxl ii.
In this video, i compare 4 different models of the famous akg c414 condenser microphone. It is the microphone of choice for miking up vocals, grand pianos, percussions. The way we count it, this model has had 12 or more incarnations. The akg c 414b uls is a mult directional condenser mic. Sep 10, 2003 i for one think that the akg 414 im assuming your talking about the 414 uls is at least 10x a better mic than the 4033.
Check out the akgs c414bulsse page at sweetwater the worlds. C 414 xls vs c 414 xl ii for overheads recording forums. Tlm 103 vs c414 buls vs sm57 vs sm7 mic shootout vocal test. For around two decades now ive been using a pair of c414 b uls mics to record just about everything, from vocals and acoustic guitar to drum. Akg c 414 b uls the akg c414 b uls is the reference microphone for almost all comparative microphone tests and one of the most used condenser microphones in the world. I always heard great things about the c414 so i decided to try it out one day in the studio. Akg c414 bxls vs xlii vs buls vs tlii comparison mic shootout. Akg cite 15 improved features, though one of these relates to the depth of engraving and the colour of the infill, so clearly some are of more importance than others. Akg c414 xls large diaphragm multipattern condenser reverb. I had used the akg c414 before the c214s big brother and thought it was superb.