Stand Mounting; Application Areas; Lead Vocals - AKG C314 User Instructions

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Preattenuation Preattenuation pads
pads
The switchable preattenuation pads allow you to
increase the microphone's headroom. 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.
For correct setting of the preattenuation, refer to the
description of the operating elements.
Stand 4.3

Stand mounting

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 mount the H85 on a stand with a 5/8" thread,
remove the tread insert and screw the H85 directly on
the stand.
To remove the H85 from the microphone, rotate the
bayonet-type lock at the lower end of the H85 CCW to
the point that the H85 unlocks.
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4.4

Application areas

4.4.1

Lead Vocals

Figure 4: Solo vocalist
Working distance: 6 to 12 in. (15 to 30 cm)
Polar pattern: cardioid
Bass cut: ON
For best results, be sure to use a pop screen, e.g. the
PF80 from AKG. If no pop screen is available, use at
least the supplied W214 windscreen.
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