AKG C 414 B-XL II User Instructions page 21

The C 414B-XL II has been designed as a sonic alternative to
the standard C 414B-XLS. It is identical to the C 414B-XLS with
the exception of a slight high-frequency rise at 3 kHz and
above. This HF boost enhances the presence of vocals, so we
specifically recommend the C 414B-XL II for miking up solo
voices or solo instruments (see also sections 3.6 and 3.7). In
addition, it is an excellent choice for distant miking, e.g. sus-
pended from a concert hall ceiling.
• 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.
• To mount the H 85 on a stand with a 5/8" thread, remove the
tread insert and screw the H 85 directly on the stand.
• To remove the H 85 from the microphone, rotate the bayo-
net-type lock at the lower end of the H 85 CCW to the point
that the H 85 unlocks.
We recommend the C 414B-XLS and C 414B-XL II for the fol-
lowing recording studio applications:
Sound source
Lead/solo vocals
Backing
vocals/choir
Speech
Acoustic guitar
Electric guitar
Electric bass
Double bass
Violin
Cello
Zither
Grand piano
(classical)
Upright piano
(rock & jazz)
Organ
Trumpet
Trombone
French horn
Tuba
Saxophone
Flute
Clarinet
Harmonica
C 414 B-XLS / C 414B-XL II
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C 414 B-XLS
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C 414 B-XL II
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3.4 C 414B-XL II
3.5 Stand
Mounting
3.6 Application
Areas
Table 2:
Recommended
applications.
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