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AKG C214
Photo: AKG (Harman), from its manual, p. 1.

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AKG C214

Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser: one capsule of the C414 dual-capsule system, with 20 dB pad and 160 Hz bass cut

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−34 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
13 dB(A)
Max SPL
136 dB SPL
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the manual, p. 23. Titled "Frequency Response C214"; relative dB. Distance and room not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the manual, p. 23. Titled "Polar Diagram C214"; two half plots (125 Hz to 1 kHz left, 2 to 16 kHz right), 0° at the bottom, 5 dB per ring. Measuring conditions not stated.

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All specs

From the manual
Capsule1-inch large diaphragm, edge-terminated, gold-sputtered on one side only; one capsule of the C414 dual-capsule system. "a diaphragm that is gold-sputtered on one side only to prevent local shorting to the back electrode" (p. 15). The cut sheet (p. 1): "the same 1-inch dual-capsule as the legendary C414 in a single-diaphragm, cardioid-only design"; "edge-terminated capsule".p. 15
Sensitivity−34 dBV/Pa (20 mV/Pa), open circuit. "20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV)".p. 23
Self-noise13 dB(A), IEC 60268-4, A-weighted, 0 dB pad
Max SPL136 dB SPL, 0.5% THD, 0 dB pad; also 156 dB SPL, 0.5% THD, -20 dB pad. "136/156 dB SPL (0/-20 dB)".
Signal-to-noise ratio81 dB, re 1 Pa, A-weighted
Dynamic range123 dB, A-weighted, 0 dB pad; also 143 dB, A-weighted, -20 dB pad. "123/143 dB (0/-20 dB)".
Output impedance200 ohm, ≤ 200 ohm
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, recommended, ≥ 1000 ohm
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "20 to 20,000 Hz (see frequency response graphs)"; tolerance not stated.
Poweringphantom 12 to 52 V (IEC 61938)
Current draw2 mA, less than 2 mA. "< 2 mA".
Low cutoff, 160 Hz, 6 dB/octave; 160 Hz; 6 dB/octave. "6 dB/octave at 160 Hz"; p. 15: "The filter takes effect under 160 Hz and filters 6 dB/octave."
Pad−20 dB. "0/-20 dB (switchable)".
ConnectorXLR-3 male (gold-plated). "IEC standard 3-pin XLR"; the cut sheet adds "Gold-plated XLR-type output connector" (p. 2).
Weight290 g, net; also 280, net, cut sheet (2017). "290 g / 10.2 oz."; the cut sheet says "Net/Shipping Weight: 280 / 1450 g".
Dimensions54 × 43 × 160 mm. "54 x 43 x 160 mm", which side is which not stated (presumably width, depth, height). The cut sheet gives "160 x 55 mm".
Supplied accessoriesH85 shock mount; W214 foam windscreen; carrying case. Package content (p. 15).p. 15
Stereo set2 × C214 (factory-matched pair), 2 × SA60 stand adapter, 2 × H85 shock mount, carrying case
Operating environment-10 °C to +60 °C; relative humidity 95% (+20 °C), 85% (+60 °C)p. 23
Bass cut useAlso reduces proximity effect when closer than 15 cmp. 15
From the spec sheet
Capsule suspensionIntegrated, to reduce mechanical noise and resonancesp. 1
GrilleDouble mesh, all-metal, for RF immunity
Item number3185X00010p. 2

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