AKG C414 XLII Reviews

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7 years ago

Fantastic Mic

This is the most universal mic used ever. This mic can be used for any application.

Having nine polar pattern settings on one mike makes it indispensable. My recordings have been greatly improved by the use of this mike.

Very low noise and detailed clarity. Crystal clear vocals with a nice little boost around the upper mids and highs give it great presence and will cut through the most dense mixes.

I am really happy with this purchase.

8 years ago

Sound good. Beware

Please bear in mind that the new batch of AKG C414 XLII is Made in Hungary and not Austria any more. Do not know, if there is any other difference in the product itself, because I have never used C414 before. Sounds good to my ears, compared to some other brands.

8 years ago

Great mic for anything

This mic is extraordinary in all aspects. Changeable polar characteristic, roll off filter... It sounds great!

In studio the vocals are airy and sweet and full, acoustic guitar is exact, hi-hat controlled.

In live I use it mainly for ambience if IEM is used. Great option!!! Also overheads are suitable.

They are not made in Autria anymore. Made in Hungary. I can not say if there is significant difference due to production country change. Did not use older versions of this mic.

9 years ago

My New Favourite Mic

So far, I've tried this mic out on vocals, 12 string guitar, 6 string guitar, and an Irish Bouzouki. The sound is full, clear, with little colourization. If I were to have only one mic, this would be the one.

10 years ago

Perfect!!!

I'm using this microphone in my studio. This is really so good microphone! it has good features (low cut, pad, multipattern..) i was using a microphone before c 414 xlii which value about 200 euro and the difference as night and day!

12 years ago

Beautiful sounding Mic

Can't fault this one to be honest. Been using it in all the various settings and especially impressed when used as the figure of 8 for M/S both on guitar and vocals. Rich warm and captures all the harmonics beautifully... Not tried percussion and amps, but highly recommend this mic for vocals and acoustic guitar...