AKG C314 Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

The C314 from AKG is a professional large-diaphragm, multi-pattern condenser microphone designed to capture every detail of your sound, whether you’re in the studio or on the stage, setting up audio for a small room or a large concert hall, or miking vocals or instruments. No matter what your space or application, the C314’s user-friendly, accessible features make it a seamless addition to any sound setup.

Bring out the nuances of your audio with the C314’s full frequency range of 20Hz – 20kHz. Its dual computer-matched, 1” diaphragm capsule guarantees stringent polar pattern accuracy. The integrated suspension reduces noise and resonance for pristine and accurate sound. The result is a mic that delivers the lowest possible self-noise in its class for high resolution in dynamic applications such as miking classical instruments.

Whether it’s cardioid, supercardioid, omnidirectional, or figure-8 polar patterns, the versatile C314 offers myriad ways to get the most natural sound from vocals as well as instruments ranging from piano and acoustic guitars to electric guitars, drums, overheads, and more. The supercardioid option reduces drum spill, whereas the figure-8 balances out two vocalists.

Professional-quality features equip you for professional-caliber audio. To combat the characteristic fragility of a condenser mic, the C314 sports an overload detection LED to alert you if input levels are too high, so you can enjoy the full range of the mic’s dynamics and only engage its attenuation pad when necessary. The mic’s bass-cut filter minimizes rumbles, vibrations, and loud sounds, while its 20 dB attenuation pad enables close-up recording and reduces the proximity effect to achieve balanced recordings.

Great results start at the beginning. After going through a painstaking design process, this mic goes through a detailed manufacturing process that uses premium materials and components. A transparent double-mesh, all-metal grille protects the capsule’s interior while enhancing RF immunity. Its rugged, scratch-resistant housing makes this studio mic ready for the road.

Included with the C314 are a universal shock mount, a stand adaptor, a windscreen, and a metal carrying case.

AKG C314 Features

• Four selectable polar patterns, perfect for every application
• Lowest self noise for highest resolution in high dynamic applications
• Overload detection LED indicates overly high sound pressure levels
• Computer-matched diaphragms to guarantee the highest polar pattern accuracy
• Integrated capsule suspension reduces mechanical noise and resonances
• 20 dB attenuation pad and bass-cut filter for close up recording and reduction of the proximity effect

• AKG C314 Multi-Pattern Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone1
• H85 Universal Shock Mount1
• SA60 Stand Adaptor1
• W214 Windscreen1
• Metal Carrying Case1

• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar Patterns (selectable)Cardioid, Figure-8, Omnidirectional, Supercardioid
• Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Output Impedance200 ohms
• Sensitivity20 mV/Pa
• Equivalent noise level8 dB-A
• Signal to Noise86 dB-A
• Preattenuation Pad-20 dB
• Bass cut filter100 Hz, 12dB/octave
• Powering Interface
  • Voltage: 44 to 52 V
  • Current: 3 mA
• Connector3-Pin XLRM
• Dimensions (L x W x H)160 x 55 x 43 mm
• Net Weight300 g (mic only)

About Condenser Microphones at Sound Productions

Achieve professional polish to your studio sound with condenser microphones from Sound Productions. A condenser microphone uses a capacitor that converts sound vibrations into electric currents. It is characterized by increased sound sensitivity than a dynamic mic, enabling it to capture more natural, detailed audio from vocals and instruments.

Use a large-diaphragm condenser mic (sometimes called a “capacitor mic”) to optimize the sound of vocals, acoustic guitar, and ambient room audio. Alternatively, choose a small diaphragm condenser mic (or “pencil mic”) for acoustic instruments including guitars, classical instruments, cymbals, and drum overheads. The smaller capsule and lightweight build make it easy to place perfectly in almost any miking application, while the consistent polar pattern makes a pair of small-diaphragm condenser mics the perfect choice for stereo miking.

Compared to the other popular option of dynamic microphones, condenser mics are louder, pick up a wider frequency response, and enjoy an expansive dynamic range—all aspects that make them ideal for studio recording.