C214 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

AKG's C214 condenser mic delivers the legendary sound of their flagship C414 at an affordable price. This premium microphone is designed for detailed recordings of lead vocals, solo instruments and more. With an integrated capsule suspension, the C214 reduces mechanical noise and vibration for accurate, natural tone. Its rugged, all-metal construction, including a dent-resistant grille and scratch-resistant finish, ensures reliability on the road or in the studio.

Capture the Essence of Your Performance

The C214's integrated capsule suspension isolates the mic element to minimize unwanted vibration and handling noise. Combined with a high max SPL of 156dB, ultralow self-noise of 13dB and wide dynamic range, this mic captures all the subtle details and expression in your playing. Dial in your tone with the switchable 20dB pad and 80Hz high-pass filter, ideal for close-miking techniques.

Roadworthy and Eco-Friendly

As rugged as it is resonant, the C214 features a dent-resistant metal grille, scratch-resistant finish and gold-plated XLR connector built to handle the rigors of travel and live performance. It includes an eco-friendly gig bag made of recycled materials to transport your mic sustainably while keeping it safe from the elements.

Legendary Sound at an Affordable Price

Drawing on AKG's decades of experience crafting premium condenser mics, the C214 delivers the renowned sonic character of their C414 XLII at a fraction of the cost. With outstanding dynamic range, ultralow noise and high SPL capability, this mic handles close-miking of high-output instruments as beautifully as it captures subtle nuances of lead vocals and solo acoustic instruments.