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 built with a compact, lightweight frame that sits comfortably on a stand without excessive strain. Its integrated suspension system handles vibration rejection without fuss, and the all-metal die-cast body delivers professional durability across years of studio and live-sound applications. This stereo pair arrives fully accessorized and ready to deploy for drum overheads, room ambience, acoustic instruments, or any application demanding transparent, detailed capture across a 20–20,000 Hz bandwidth.

Design & Build

Each unit weighs 280 g and measures 56 mm × 160 mm, making the pair portable enough to pack into the included aluminum carrying case. 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.

Audio Performance

With a 1-inch dual-diaphragm electret capsule, fixed cardioid pattern, and 13 dB-A self-noise floor, the C214 captures clean signal across a 143 dB dynamic range. The switchable 20 dB attenuation pad extends headroom to 156 dB SPL, and the 160 Hz low-cut filter eliminates rumble and proximity coloration in close-miking scenarios.

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 demanding recording and reinforcement environments.