AKG C414 XLII vs AKG C414 XLS (Versus Series)

Should you get the C414 XLII or the XLS? In this video I provide spoken word samples on every single polar pattern, background noise tests, distance tests, as well as electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and singing tests, and then I share my opinions. Buy the AKG C414 XLII Affiliate Link) Buy the AKG C414 XLS (Affiliate Link) Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link) As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 00:00 - Intro to Versus Series 00:26 - Build Quality 00:52 - Blind Comparison 01:44 - Microphone Spoken Word Test (Price / Specs) 02:53 - Polar Pattern Samples 04:39 - Background Noise Tests 04:56 - Distance Tests 05:41 - Music Tests 07:40 - Winner & Use Case Discussion 10:00 - Summary 11:20 - Outro Check Out This Stuff TOO: