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The Definitive AKG C214 Review<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Can you really get the legendary AKG sound for a fraction of the price?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Reviewed by:<\/strong> Paul Narang
Review date:<\/strong> June 2023
Current price: <\/strong>Under $400<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AKG C214 cardioid condenser microphone<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
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AKG C214 Review<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Pros:<\/strong><\/td>Cons:<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Clear, bright sound
-20dB Pad adds versatility
Low cut filter<\/td>		High End too prominent for some uses
Only one low cut frequency setting<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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AKG C214 Review<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The AKG C214 is a premium-quality studio microphone aimed towards mid range budgets. A large diaphragm cardioid condenser with a clear and bright sound, the C214 is well suited to vocals, acoustic guitar, horns, and as overheads for drums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is it?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

AKG introduced their famous C414 series microphones in 1971 (full review here<\/a>). Since then they’ve gained an enviable reputation as some of the most versatile studio condensers available, with a detailed and clear sound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

AKG have honed and developed the range over the years, making tweaks and improvements to the detailed and clear sound.  But if there was one criticism of the AKG C414, it would have to be the price! It’s a capable mic with a price tag well out of the budget of many musicians and producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enter the AKG C214…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Conceived as an affordable alternative to the renowned C414, AKG have pared the C214 back to only the most essential features.  It has a fixed cardioid polar pattern, a low-cut filter, and a -20db pad.  It also looks just as good as the C414, but retails for less than half the price.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AKG C214 has a bright, clear sound with a sparkling top end.  It’s a mic which captures a lot of high-frequency detail, whilst still effectively controlling some of the harsher sibilance on vocals.  The -20db pad allows it to cope with louder sound sources, making it a great choice for horns and drum overheads.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

AKG claim it has the same signature sound as the C414, but at a fraction of the price.  But is that really the case?<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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In the box<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The AKG C214 ships in a bespoke metal flight-case, and includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n