AKG c 214 Manual Do Utilizador
3 Using the Microphone
The C 214 features a smooth frequency response similar to the typical sound of
AKG large-diaphragm microphones.
You can use the C 214 for most musical instruments in the studio and on stage
(see also section 3.5). With its cardioid polar pattern, the microphone will give ex-
cellent results in a multiplicity of recording situations, particularly, in close miking.
AKG large-diaphragm microphones.
You can use the C 214 for most musical instruments in the studio and on stage
(see also section 3.5). With its cardioid polar pattern, the microphone will give ex-
cellent results in a multiplicity of recording situations, particularly, in close miking.
The selectable bass cut filter will effectively cancel out any unwanted noise such
as fan noise from air conditioning systems or low-frequency noise due to floor vi-
brations, handling noise, etc. without affecting the sound of the recorded voice or
instrument on tape.
as fan noise from air conditioning systems or low-frequency noise due to floor vi-
brations, handling noise, etc. without affecting the sound of the recorded voice or
instrument on tape.
The selectable 20-d B preattenuation pad allows you to increase the microphone's
headroom from 136 to 156 dB SPL. Remember to check that the equipment con-
nected to the microphone (microphone preamp, mixer input, recorder input) can
handle the maximum output level of the microphone without causing distortion.
headroom from 136 to 156 dB SPL. Remember to check that the equipment con-
nected to the microphone (microphone preamp, mixer input, recorder input) can
handle the maximum output level of the microphone without causing distortion.
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The supplied H 85 shock mount has a standard 3/8" thread insert so you can
mount the microphone on almost every commercial stand or suspension with
a 3/8" thread.
mount the microphone on almost every commercial stand or suspension with
a 3/8" thread.
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To fix the shock mount on a stand with a 5/8" thread, remove the tread insert
and screw the shock mount directly on the stand.
and screw the shock mount directly on the stand.
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To remove the shock mount from the microphone, rotate the bayonet-type
lock at the lower end of the shock mount CCW to the point that the shock
mount unlocks.
lock at the lower end of the shock mount CCW to the point that the shock
mount unlocks.
We recommend the C 214 for the following applications:
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C 214
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Bass Cut Filter
3.3 Preattenuation Pad
3.4 Stand Mounting
3.5 Hints on
Microphone Placement
Table 1: Recommended
applications.
Sound source
Studio
Stage
Lead/solo vocals
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Backing vocals/choir
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Speech
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Acoustic guitar
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Electric guitar
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Electric bass
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Double bass
• •
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Violin
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Cello
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Zither
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Grand piano (classical music)
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