Classic AKG-Inspired Detail with Modern Versatility – AKG C114 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

Discover a new chapter in audio brilliance with the AKG C114 Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone—built to elevate professional sound capture for today’s musicians, podcasters, YouTubers, and streamers. From expressive vocals and spoken word to dynamic instruments and ambient environments, the C114 captures every nuance with precision clarity, delivering a smooth top end and a beautifully balanced midrange that translates effortlessly in modern mixes and on-camera productions.

• 26mm dual-diaphragm true condenser capsule
• Multi-pattern pickup: cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8
• Edge-terminated capsule design inspired by AKG C12 and C414 heritage
• Ultra-low self-noise: 12 dB(A) SPL
• High SPL handling: 145 dB SPL (0.5% THD)
• Transformerless FET circuit for wide dynamic range and clean capture
• Wide 20 Hz – 20 kHz frequency response for full-spectrum detail
• Modern, camera-friendly design with sustainability-focused construction
• Includes H84 shock mount

Switch between cardioid for focused sources, omni for natural room and ensembles, or figure-8 for interviews and mid/side-style applications. With an optimized, transformerless FET circuit, the C114 maintains a low noise floor and high headroom—making it equally at home on vocals, piano and strings, horns and woodwinds, drums and percussion, or even loud guitar and bass amps. Crafted with 100% recycled PIR metals and alloys, it’s designed to sound great while reducing environmental impact across the product and packaging.

SPECIFICATIONS

General

• Capsule Type: 26mm dual diaphragm, true condenser pressure gradient
• Polar Patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional, figure of eight
• Sensitivity (cardioid): 13.5 mV/Pa (-37.4 dBV)
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Self-Noise Level: 12 dB(A) SPL
• Signal to Noise: 82 dB re 1 Pa
• Max SPL for 0.5% THD: 145 dB SPL

Electrical

• Electrical Impedance: ≤200 ohms
• Recommended Load Impedance: ≥1000 ohms
• Phantom Powering: 48V +/-4V (IEC 61938)
• Current Consumption: ≤5 mA
• Connector: 3-pin XLR (pin 2 hot)

Environmental

• Temperature Range: -5 to 50 °C (23 to 122 °F)

Dimensions / Weight

• Length: 158 mm
• Width: 47 mm
• Height: 35 mm
• Net Weight: 415 g

Applications

• Project studio
• Live instrument
• Podcasting and video blogging
• Web streaming, web conferencing, and gaming
• Broadcasting
• Vocals
• Piano / strings
• Horns / woodwinds
• Drums / percussion
• Guitar amps / bass amps

What’s in the Box

• 1 x C114 multi-pattern condenser microphone
• 1 x H84 shock mount

Manufacturer: AKG
Model: C114
SKU: I878516-GA260714-7-WHXB
UPC: 885038048534

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