AKG C214 Professional Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone - Stereo Se

AKG C214 Professional Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone - Stereo Set

The C214 is a workhorse large-diaphragm condenser engineered for home-studio and professional tracking. Its compact, lightweight frame mounts securely on any stand, and the integrated suspension system isolates each capsule from vibration and handling noise—essential for clean, isolated recordings. The all-metal die-cast body delivers durability across countless sessions, while the transparent 20–20,000 Hz response makes these mics equally effective on drum overheads, room ambience, acoustic instruments, vocals, or stereo sources. The stereo pair arrives fully accessorized and ready to deploy.

Design & Build

Each unit weighs 280 g and measures 56 mm × 160 mm, making the pair compact enough to pack into the included aluminum carrying case for easy transport between sessions. The scratch-resistant all-metal construction and double mesh grill provide robust RF immunity and mechanical protection, while the elastic spider suspensions isolate each microphone from stand and vibration noise.

Recording Characteristics

With a 1-inch dual-diaphragm electret capsule, fixed cardioid pattern, and 13 dB-A self-noise floor, the C214 captures clean, detailed signal across a 143 dB dynamic range—ideal for tracking everything from delicate acoustic sources to loud drums. The switchable 20 dB attenuation pad extends headroom to 156 dB SPL for high-impact sources, and the 160 Hz low-cut filter removes unwanted rumble and proximity coloration in close-miking and room-recording work.

Key Features

• 1-inch dual-diaphragm electret condenser capsule with integrated suspension
• Fixed cardioid pickup pattern
• Frequency response: 20–20,000 Hz
• Dynamic range: 143 dB
• Self-noise: 13 dB-A; Signal-to-noise ratio: 81 dB-A
• Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa
• Maximum SPL: 156 dB (with switchable -20 dB attenuation pad)
• Switchable 160 Hz low-cut filter
• 9–52V phantom power operation
• Gold-plated XLR output connectors; 200 Ohm impedance
• Stereo set includes 2 microphones, 2 elastic spider suspensions, 2 SA60 stand adapters, 2 windscreens, and aluminum carrying case
• All-metal die-cast body with double mesh grill for RF immunity

This stereo pair delivers transparent, noise-free capture with enough headroom and filtering flexibility to handle diverse tracking and mixing scenarios across the project studio.