--- product_id: 49148355 title: "C214 Professional Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Single pattern, cardioid, switchable 20dB attenuator and bass-cut filter, integrated suspension, rugged classic design, wide dynamic range" brand: "akg" price: "AED 2310" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Akg" url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/49148355-c214-professional-large-diaphragm-condenser-microphone-single-pattern-cardioid-switchable store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # 156 dB SPL dynamic range handles loudest sources 1” large diaphragm for crystal-clear capture All-metal rugged body with shock-resistant finish C214 Professional Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Single pattern, cardioid, switchable 20dB attenuator and bass-cut filter, integrated suspension, rugged classic design, wide dynamic range **Brand:** akg **Price:** AED 2310 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Capture every nuance, command every session. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** C214 Professional Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Single pattern, cardioid, switchable 20dB attenuator and bass-cut filter, integrated suspension, rugged classic design, wide dynamic range by akg - **How much does it cost?** AED 2310 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/49148355-c214-professional-large-diaphragm-condenser-microphone-single-pattern-cardioid-switchable) ## Best For - akg enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted akg brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Built to Last:** Rugged die-cast metal body with double mesh grill ensures durability and high RF immunity for professional use. - β€’ **Complete Pro Kit:** Includes shock mount, windscreen, and padded carrying caseβ€”everything you need to start recording like a pro. - β€’ **Studio-Grade Clarity:** Legendary 1” edge-terminated diaphragm delivers ultra-low noise and pristine sound detail. - β€’ **Versatile Sound Control:** Switchable 20dB attenuator and bass-cut filter let you tame loud sources and reduce unwanted rumble. - β€’ **Focused Cardioid Pattern:** Unidirectional pickup rejects background noise, capturing only what matters for clean, focused recordings. ## Overview The AKG C214 is a professional large-diaphragm condenser microphone featuring a 1” edge-terminated capsule, a wide dynamic range up to 156 dB SPL, and ultra-low noise performance. Its rugged all-metal body with integrated suspension and switchable 20dB pad plus bass-cut filter make it ideal for studio and stage use. Designed for precise cardioid pickup, it comes complete with a shock mount, windscreen, and carrying case, delivering studio-quality sound for vocals, instruments, and ensembles. ## Description Buy AKG C214 Professional Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Single pattern, cardioid, switchable 20dB attenuator and bass-cut filter, integrated suspension, rugged classic design, wide dynamic range. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Review: Simply stunning!! - These are simply stunning mics by any class. I am using these primarily as drum overheads, but they are so versatile you could turn them to almost anything. The 20dB pad option is perfect for recording loud sources (such as drums) and in close mic'ing situations. I've not tried recording more distant/quieter sources, or used the bass rolloff filter yet. These are my first foray into professional mics, so I have little else to compare them with (other than a little USB snowball mic!). But these are in a totally different class all together!! On setting up for my first test recording, I was simply blown away with the sensitivity and how accurately these mics will capture detail. On my first listen back to my recording through headphones, I had to double-take - as I actually thought someone was in the room with me physically playing my drums!! I simply was not prepared for what I was about to witness. The accuracy and realism of the recording was incredible! - These mics pic up every minute nuance of your performance, and even pick stuff up I couldn't humanly detect with my own ears. (For instance, they even picked up the sound of the click track playing in my in-ears with huge Peltor Ear Defenders over the top!). They have a lovely smooth top-end (admission: I didn't even know what this meant, until I listened back to my recording, and heard it for myself with my own ears!). The cymbals have a lovely wash to them when played, with no harsh overtones at all. The cardiod pickup pattern also does a great job of rejecting unwanted room noise from the recording, by rejecting everything from the rear of the microphone. With careful microphone placement you can achieve fantastic results. (Note: these mics are fixed at 'cardiod' - so if you are wanting omnidirectional mics, you will have to look at the more expensive C314, or C414 mics that come with different selectable polar patterns). I didn't opt to buy a 'matched stereo pair' (it's a hotly debated topic in audio circles) so I saved a bit by buying individual mics separately. I'm not convinced I have a 'perfectly matched pair of ears', and in any case I dare say the average listener can't audibly detect the difference in a blind listening test - so that's good enough for me!! The build quality is impressive too - they feel reassuringly heavy and rugged. The suppled flight case is well padded, and should hopefully keep these mics in tip top condition for years of useful service. Review: Quality acoustic guitar/vocal microphone - I do a fair bit of home recording and it is usually just my vocals and an acoustic guitar. I bought two of these which I feed through a pair of Joemeek VC3s and the quality of the sound is quite frankly excellent. I purposely didn't go for the matched stereo pair as I really don't think it matters and having two microphones that are ever so slightly different, to my ears anyway, gives a better and more interesting sound. The C214 comes in a rugged case with a professional shock mount and windshield. The signal delivered by the C214 is up there with the best of them and the only difference I can see between these and the more expensive C414 (which I have also used) is the extra polar patterns available. The sound is crisp and detailed, my guitar and vocals have never sounded better. They are very sensitive mics and I would recommend using them in an acoustically treated environment to cut down on background noise... I hang a duvet on the wall behind me to cut down on room reflections. I employ the low cut filter to reduce the boom of both my bassy voice and the guitar as I like the sound of close miking. A 20db cut is also provided should you need it for louder sources such as drums. For the hobbyist home recording studio the C214 is an excellent choice to make professional sounding recordings economically. If you are an acoustic guitarist/singer then I can highly recommend these microphones. I just wish I had bought them years ago... They are so good that I am re-recording a load of my songs..... ## Features - AKG's Legendary 1” Edge-Terminated Large Diaphragm Sound and Outstanding Dynamic Range (up to 156 dB SPL, Ultra-Low Noise) - Rugged double mesh grill for high RF immunity but unaffected acoustics plus an All-metal Die-cast body with shock- and scratch-resistant Finish - Ideal for professional studio recording, lead vocals, lead instruments, Ensemble recordings and professional stage making - Get the clearest sound possible with switchable 20dB pad and low-cut switch - The C214 comes complete with everything you need to get started - carrying case, windscreen, and spider-type shock mount ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B003SO5OZQ | | Antenna Location | Singing, Streaming | | Audible Noise | 81 Decibels | | Audio Sensitivity | 156 Decibels | | Best Sellers Rank | 10,320 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 139 in Condenser Microphones | | Box Contents | 1 x C214 Microphone, 1 x H85 Universal Shock Mount, 1 x Metal Carrying Case | | Brand | AKG | | Brand Name | AKG | | Colour | black | | Compatible Devices | Audio Interface | | Connectivity Technology | XLR | | Connectivity technology | XLR | | Connector Type | XLR | | Connector type | XLR | | Country of Origin | Austria | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 926 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Aluminium | | Frequency Range | 48 KHz | | Frequency Response | 20 KHz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00989898859412, 09002761021110 | | Item Dimensions | 28.7 x 21.8 x 9.9 centimetres | | Item Weight | 0.8 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | AKG | | Manufacturer Part Number | C214 | | Microphone Form Factor | Handheld | | Model Name | C214 | | Model Number | C214 | | Model name | C214 | | Number of Channels | 1 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Polar Pattern | Unidirectional | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Recommended uses for product | Singing, Streaming | | Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 81 dB | | Special Feature | Corded | | Special feature | Corded | | UPC | 613815576747 700315946429 410200150113 700315946450 888365293424 989898859412 889406419100 885038021117 | | Unit Count | 3.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** AKG - **Colour:** black - **Compatible devices:** Audio Interface - **Connectivity technology:** XLR - **Connector type:** XLR - **Included components:** 1 x C214 Microphone, 1 x H85 Universal Shock Mount, 1 x Metal Carrying Case - **Model name:** C214 - **Polar pattern:** Unidirectional - **Recommended uses for product:** Singing, Streaming - **Special feature:** Corded ## Images ![C214 Professional Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Single pattern, cardioid, switchable 20dB attenuator and bass-cut filter, integrated suspension, rugged classic design, wide dynamic range - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71vpMx4OKoL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: hi bit of a begginer when it comes to mics, gunna sound really stupid but dose it come with the wires to hook up to a pc? i wanna use it to stream** A: No - just the mic. It needs an XLR cable and also phantom power (being a condenser mic). Chances are you don't already a suitable connection on your PC (it won't hook up to a 3.5mm line connection or mic port for example). You would need to purchase an XLR cable and an Audio Interface (something like the Scarlett 2i2 would be ideal). Cheers. **Q: Has anyone recorded vocals with this mic, and how was it? Is it good enough to record the vocals for an album? Thanks, Paul** A: Yes, it is designed as a vocal microphone. It produces great quality vocals. **Q: Is this a warm slightly dark sounding mic or quite bright and crispy overall ?** A: I’d say bright and crispy with a silky smooth top end. Not harsh at all. **Q: What cable is needed to attached to a Mac?** A: Not sure you can connect directly to a Mac. I use an audio interface (Apogee Duet) which uses a usb cable to connect to the Mac and allows for normal microphone connection. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simply stunning!! *by O***N on 5 August 2016* These are simply stunning mics by any class. I am using these primarily as drum overheads, but they are so versatile you could turn them to almost anything. The 20dB pad option is perfect for recording loud sources (such as drums) and in close mic'ing situations. I've not tried recording more distant/quieter sources, or used the bass rolloff filter yet. These are my first foray into professional mics, so I have little else to compare them with (other than a little USB snowball mic!). But these are in a totally different class all together!! On setting up for my first test recording, I was simply blown away with the sensitivity and how accurately these mics will capture detail. On my first listen back to my recording through headphones, I had to double-take - as I actually thought someone was in the room with me physically playing my drums!! I simply was not prepared for what I was about to witness. The accuracy and realism of the recording was incredible! - These mics pic up every minute nuance of your performance, and even pick stuff up I couldn't humanly detect with my own ears. (For instance, they even picked up the sound of the click track playing in my in-ears with huge Peltor Ear Defenders over the top!). They have a lovely smooth top-end (admission: I didn't even know what this meant, until I listened back to my recording, and heard it for myself with my own ears!). The cymbals have a lovely wash to them when played, with no harsh overtones at all. The cardiod pickup pattern also does a great job of rejecting unwanted room noise from the recording, by rejecting everything from the rear of the microphone. With careful microphone placement you can achieve fantastic results. (Note: these mics are fixed at 'cardiod' - so if you are wanting omnidirectional mics, you will have to look at the more expensive C314, or C414 mics that come with different selectable polar patterns). I didn't opt to buy a 'matched stereo pair' (it's a hotly debated topic in audio circles) so I saved a bit by buying individual mics separately. I'm not convinced I have a 'perfectly matched pair of ears', and in any case I dare say the average listener can't audibly detect the difference in a blind listening test - so that's good enough for me!! The build quality is impressive too - they feel reassuringly heavy and rugged. The suppled flight case is well padded, and should hopefully keep these mics in tip top condition for years of useful service. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality acoustic guitar/vocal microphone *by D***A on 25 March 2018* I do a fair bit of home recording and it is usually just my vocals and an acoustic guitar. I bought two of these which I feed through a pair of Joemeek VC3s and the quality of the sound is quite frankly excellent. I purposely didn't go for the matched stereo pair as I really don't think it matters and having two microphones that are ever so slightly different, to my ears anyway, gives a better and more interesting sound. The C214 comes in a rugged case with a professional shock mount and windshield. The signal delivered by the C214 is up there with the best of them and the only difference I can see between these and the more expensive C414 (which I have also used) is the extra polar patterns available. The sound is crisp and detailed, my guitar and vocals have never sounded better. They are very sensitive mics and I would recommend using them in an acoustically treated environment to cut down on background noise... I hang a duvet on the wall behind me to cut down on room reflections. I employ the low cut filter to reduce the boom of both my bassy voice and the guitar as I like the sound of close miking. A 20db cut is also provided should you need it for louder sources such as drums. For the hobbyist home recording studio the C214 is an excellent choice to make professional sounding recordings economically. If you are an acoustic guitarist/singer then I can highly recommend these microphones. I just wish I had bought them years ago... They are so good that I am re-recording a load of my songs..... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Be careful what you wish for. *by A***R on 4 February 2020* The objective of every condenser microphone (American) capacitor mic ((British) is that they produce a very accurate copy of reality, following every nuance of sound. When it comes to microphones of this quality, you will quickly realise that they have succeeded in meeting that objective. If you buy a microphone at twice the price, it won't be superior to this when it comes to its ability to record sounds faithfully. I won't waste your time reiterating what other soundmen have written on this site, but suffice to say, it's damn good. Why have I said: 'Be careful what you wish for?' You will quickly learn that it will pick up sounds not heard by your good self when in the throes of making the recording, namely, you wish to produce sounds that are truly realistic ... but your recording may include sounds that you will swear weren't there. Air conditioning, fridges and freezers, a dripping tap ten feet away (3Mtrs), a car door being slammed three streets away ... this mike has 'ears on elastic'. If you have numerous Phantom Voltage settings, you will find solace in selecting a lower Phantom Voltage, as this will reduce the microphone's output amplitude. Worthy of note; Although it may be a pretty tall order, this microphone can be overloaded if the sound source exceeds 100dB's ... along with the human ear! My first experience with this microphone was to discover I had a single note on my piano, which had lost its damping felt, allowing the strings to sustain oscillation for a very long time. It wrecked the recording. If you decide to buy this rather expensive mic, your recordings will step up to the next level ... now all you have to do is buy a speaker system with x-over network to do it justice! ## Frequently Bought Together - AKG Pro Audio C214 Studio Grade Professional Large Diaphragm, Single Capsule, Vocal and Instrument Condenser Microphone with Rugged Aluminum Carrying Case. XLR Connector. 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