Using The Microphone; Introduction; Bass Cut Filter; Preattenuation Pad - AKG C214 User Instructions

USINg THE MIcRoPHoNE

4 Using the microphone

Introduction

4.1 Introduction
Besides offering high headroom, minimum distortion, as well as temperature and humidity
resistant construction, the microphone is suited for a uniquely wide range of applications.
The C214 features a smooth frequency response similar to the typical sound of AKG large
diaphragm microphones.
You can use the C214 for most musical instruments in the studio and on stage. With its
cardioid polar pattern, the microphone will give excellent results in a multiplicity of record‑
ing situations, particularly, in close miking.

Bass Cut Filter

4.2 Bass Cut Filter
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 vibrations, han‑
dling noise, etc. without affecting the sound of the recorded voice or instrument on tape.
4.3

Preattenuation Pad

Preattenuation Pad
The selectable 20 dB‑preattenuation pad allows you to increase the microphone's head‑
room from 136 to 156 dB SPL. Remember to check that the equipment connected to the
microphone (microphone preamp, mixer input, recorder input) can handle the maximum
output level of the microphone without causing distortion.

Stand Mounting

4.4 Stand Mounting
The supplied H85 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.
To fix the shock mount on a stand with a 5/8" thread, remove the thread insert and screw
the shock mount directly on the stand.
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.
30
4.5

Hints on Microphone Placement

We recommend the C214 for the following applications:
Lead/solo vocals
Backing vocals/choir
Grand piano (classical
Piano (rock & jazz)
C214 MANUAL C214 MANUAL
Sound source Studio
l l
l l
Speech l l
Acoustic guitar l l
l l
Electric guitar
Electric bass l
l l
Double bass
Violin l l
Cello l l
l
Zither
l l
music)
l l
Organ l l
Trumpet l l
Trombone l l
French horn l l
l l
Tuba
Saxophone l l
Flute l l
Clarinet l l
USINg THE MIcRoPHoNE
Hints on Microphone
Placement
Stage
l l
l l
l l
l
l l
l
l
l l
l l
l l
l
l l
l
l l
l
l l
l l
l l
31