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C 214
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
Bitte vor Inbetriebnahme des Gerätes lesen!
USER INSTRUCTIONS
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Please read the manual before using the equipment!
MODE D'EMPLOI
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Veuillez lire cette notice avant d'utiliser le système!
ISTRUZIONI PER L'USO
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Prima di utilizzare l'apparecchio, leggere il manuale!
MODO DE EMPLEO
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¡Sirvase leer el manual antes de utilizar el equipo!
INSTRUÇÕES DE USO
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Favor leia este manual antes de usar o equipamento!
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  • Page 1 C 214 BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG S. 2 ..Bitte vor Inbetriebnahme des Gerätes lesen! USER INSTRUCTIONS p. 16 ....Please read the manual before using the equipment! MODE D’EMPLOI p.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page Safety ........................17 1 Description......................17 1.0 Introduction ....................17 1.1 Packing List ....................17 1.2 Optional Accessories ...................17 1.3 Brief Description..................17 1.4 Controls......................18 2 Powering ......................19 3 Using the Microphone ..................20 3.1 Introduction ....................20 3.2 Bass Cut Filters ...................20 3.3 Preattenuation Pads ..................20 3.4 Stand Mounting...................20 3.5 Hints on Microphnone Placement..............20...

  • Page 3: Safety

    • Check that the packaging contains all of the components listed above. Should anything be missing, please contact your AKG dealer. • For optional accessories, refer to the current AKG catalog or folder, or visit 1.2 Optional Accessories www.akg.com. Your dealer will be glad to help.

  • Page 4: Controls

    1 Description 1.4 Controls The C 214 provides selector switches for the preattenuation pad and bass cut filter. 1 Preattenuation Selector The selector switch on the left-hand side of the microphone (fig. 1) lets you in- crease the microphone's headroom by 20 dB for distortion-free recordings of very loud sound sources or close to sound sources.

  • Page 5: Powering

    2 Powering The C 214 provides low self-noise (just 13 dB(A)!) yet high headroom. The micro- phone requires a phantom power source providing 12 to 52 V as per IEC 61938. • Do not connect the microphone to any power supply other than a phan- Important! tom power source (input with phantom power or external IEC standard phantom power supply) with a floating connector, using a balanced cable...

  • Page 6: Using The Microphone

    3.1 Introduction 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.

  • Page 7: Lead Vocals

    (15 to 30 cm) • Bass cut: ON • For best results, be sure to use a pop screen, e.g. the PF 80 from AKG. If no pop screen is available, use at least the supplied W 214 windscreen. • To give the talent better...

  • Page 8: Choir/Backing Vocals

    3 Using the Microphone 3.5.2 Choir/ To mic up a large choir, we recommend using a pair of microphones plus one spot Backing Vocals microphone each for the soprano, alto, tenor, and bass sections. In rooms with perfect acoustics, using just a pair of high quality microphones is a proven way to get superb-sounding recordings.

  • Page 9: Double Bass, Cello

    3 Using the Microphone Double bass: 3.5.4 Double Bass, Cello Align the microphone with one of the f holes from a distance of about 16 in. (40 cm). If you need to record the double bass together with an ensemble, place the microphone closer to the instrument to prevent leak- age from other instruments into...

  • Page 10: Flute

    3 Using the Microphone 3.5.6 Flute We recommend using two mi- crophones. Place mic 1 above and to one side of the player (to reduce blowing noise) and align it with the player's mouth, and aim mic 2 at the instrument from the side.

  • Page 11: Trumpet/Trombone

    3 Using the Microphone Place the microphone about 3.5.9 Trumpet, 1 ft. (30 cm) in front of the in- Trombone strument, slightly off the bell axis. Switch in one of the preat- tenuation pads. Using the supplied windscreen will help reduce blowing noise. Fig.

  • Page 12: Electric Guitar/Bass

    3 Using the Microphone 3.5.11 Electric Electric guitar: Guitar/Bass Position the microphone 3 to 6 in. (8 to 15 cm) in front of the speaker, aiming at a point off the speaker diaphragm center. Use the bass cut and a preat- tenuation pad.

  • Page 13: Cleaning

    4 Cleaning • Use a soft cloth moistened with water to clean the surface of the microphone 4.1 Microphone body . • Wash the foam windscreen in soap suds. Do not use the windscreen before it 4.2 Windscreen has dried completely. C 214...

  • Page 14: Specifications

    54 x 43 x 160 mm / 2.1 x 1.7 x 6.3 in. Net weight: 290 g / 10.2 oz. This product conforms to the standards listed in the Declaration of Conformity. To order a free copy of the De- claration of Conformity, visit http://www.akg.com or contact sales@akg.com. C 214...
  • Page 15 5 Specifications Frequency Response Polar Diagram C 214...
  • Page 16 8400 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329, U.S.A, phone: (+1 818) 920-3212 e-mail: akgusa@harman.com For other products and distributors worldwide visit www.akg.com Technische Änderungen vorbehalten. Specifications subject to change without notice. Ces caractéristiques sont susceptibles de modifications. Ci riserviamo il diritto di effettuare modifiche tecniche. Nos reservamos el derecho de introducir modificaciones técnicas. Especificações sujeitas a mudanças sem aviso prévio.
  • Page 17 Vienna, Austria. AKG’s legendary C 414 needs no introduction – it is a tool found in most recording studios and has been used on thousands of hit records; it’s been on stage with artists of every musical genre and is also used by leading broadcast facilities the world over.
  • Page 18 Recording Microphone Specifications Capsule One Inch Large Diaphragm Condenser Sensitivity 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV) Frequency Range 20 to 20,000 Hz Equivalent noise level 13 dB-A (IEC 60268-4) Polar Pattern Cardioid Max. SPL 136 / 156 dB SPL (0 / 20 dB Pad) Dynamic range 123 / 143 dB-A (0 / 20 dB Pad) Low Cut Filter...

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