The original C414 sound
With the CK12 capsule according to the original specifications, the sound of our kit is faithful to the original microphone found in the world’s largest studios.
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C414 DIY Microphone Kit
From 499,00€ ex. VAT
Our DIY handmade kit is a perfect clone of the legendary AKG C414 vintage 70’s microphone ✅ the standard for years in the recording industry and studios around the world. You have the choice in the options, either in DIY it’s you the builder or already assembled by Mic&Mod and ready to play!
Small but strong!
The schematic is an inspired replica of the original vintage microphone, based on the CK12 capsule, we decided to make the transformer less version based on the C414TL which allows us to save on distortion as it is only 0.03% or less than 4% compared to a tube microphone.
The electronic circuitry of this microphone has been redesigned to achieve completely linear transfer characteristics of all electrical parameters. Extremely low self-noise and high headroom add up to a dynamic range of approximately 134 dB (A-weighted) that is far superior to figures quoted for conventional condenser microphones and other studio equipment.
Our design uses high quality FET, low cut filters and a selection of polar patterns that will allow you a wide variety of creative and recording possibilities.
We also thought about mobility with the design of a quality aluminum case, ideal for your outdoor recordings or simply to preserve your microphone!
All components are carefully matched and selected in our workshop. We attach great importance to the precision of our circuits in order to be as accurate as possible compared to the original.
Included in the DIY Kit
- C414 Vintage Silver Microphone Premium Body
- C414 Chrome Headbasket 2 layers
- CK12 Dual-Backplate Capsule by Replica Microphones®, German Gold Mylar
- Premium C414 Adaptative Shock Mount
- Premium components (Styroflex, Wima, 1% resistor, Transistors, 2SK30A FET)
- Special C414 vintage switches
- PCB C414 Green Version
- Premium aluminium transport case with cut foam
- Vintage flat metal logo badge M&M 12x12 mm (not stuck on microphone)
- Building guide downloadable
*Microphone sold unassembled (assembling in option)
⛔️ Electronic skills required
* Free shipping offer from €149
The vintage label
We have tried to stay as close as possible to the original vintage design, here is the new vintage label from MIC&MOD which will be affixed to every DIY or built model kit!
Music sound samples of C414 clone
🎧 Please use headphones for better sound immersion
Specifications
- Polar Patterns: 4 positions: Omnidirectional, cardioid, hypercardioid, Figure 8
- Sensitivity at 23 mV/Pa (-33 dBV ± 0,5 dB)
- Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
- Output Impedance: ≤ 200 Ohms
- Requires +48V Phantom Power
- Max SPL: 160 dB
- Self-noise: 14.0 dB(A)
- Color: Vintage Silver
C414 Frequency Curve
Reviews
Customer Reviews
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Excellent microphone, exceeded my expectations. I like the sound better than today's AKG original! The kit is not intended for beginners, but it is not too complicated either. The instructions are very good. The sound is very natural, uniform and resolute without any harshness. The capsules are very well matched. Perfect microphone for recording acoustic instruments or voice! The polar characteristics are very uniform and the sound is always consistent. I'm recording a concert Steinway D with them next week.
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I find this reproduction of the C414 really great, I find the sound I had with the original version during the 80s, it is without transformer, which is very good because the transformers distort at low frequencies and high signal levels. That is the reason why AKG came with the C414 TL at this time, replaced today by the XLII
K
Owning the C414 has always been one of my biggest dreams and thanks to you this has now come true, a thousand thanks for this fabulous kit and the price is not expensive for this quality!
G
Le C414 est vraiment le microphone le plus polyvalent, utilisé aussi bien sur des voix que des instruments comme la batterie, c'est un microphone à posséder, en plus, il s'emporte partout avec sa petite taille
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