AKG C114 Microphone

The AKG C114 is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone with selectable polar patterns, designed for recording vocals, instruments, podcasts, streaming, and audiovisual productions. Its dual 26 mm capsule provides detailed capture, with smooth high frequencies and a balanced midrange response.

It allows you to choose between cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-eight polar patterns, adapting to solo recordings, interviews, ambient sounds, duets, and stereo techniques. Its transformerless FET circuit offers low self-noise and a wide dynamic range, while its ability to handle up to 145 dB SPL makes it suitable for high-volume sources like amplifiers, wind instruments, drums, and percussion.

• Large-diaphragm condenser microphone
• Dual 26 mm capsule
• True condenser capsule with pressure gradient design
• Edge-terminated capsule design
• Gold-sputtered diaphragm
• Selectable polar patterns
• Cardioid polar pattern
• Omnidirectional polar pattern
• Figure-eight polar pattern
• Transformerless FET circuit
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Cardioid sensitivity: 13.5 mV/Pa
• Self-noise level: 12 dB-A
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 82 dB
• Maximum SPL: 145 dB SPL
• Electrical impedance: less than or equal to 200 ohms
• Recommended load impedance: greater than or equal to 1000 ohms
• Requires 48 V phantom power
• Current consumption: less than or equal to 5 mA
• 3-pin XLR connector
• Suitable for vocals, voice-overs, and interviews
• Ideal for podcasts, streaming, and content creation
• Suitable for piano, string, and wind instruments
• Suitable for guitar and bass amplifiers
• Suitable for drums and percussion
• Body made from recycled metals and PIR alloys
• Dimensions: 158 x 47 x 35 mm
• Weight: 415 g
• Includes AKG H84 elastic suspension
• Includes quick start guide

Our Opinion

The AKG C114 stands out for offering greater versatility than a standard cardioid microphone. The ability to switch polar patterns allows it to be used for solo vocal recordings, capturing conversations between two people, room ambience, or various stereo configurations.

It is particularly well-suited for home studios, musicians, and content creators who need a single microphone for multiple applications. Since it does not have a USB connection, it must be connected via XLR to an audio interface, mixing console, or preamp with 48 V phantom power.