AKG C214 Condenser Mic Review / Test

Today I review the AKG C214, an “entry-level” mic in the C414 family. This microphone has a rather boosted treble and air range giving it a very lively sound, but it sometimes leans towards being sibilant on spoken word, breathy on singing, and a tiny bit shrill or brittle on acoustic guitar. Buy the AKG C214 (Affiliate) Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen) (Affiliate Link) As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 00:00 - Intro / Price 00:27 - Disclaimer & Setup 00:46 - What’s in the Box 01:09 - Build Quality 01:35 - Specifications 02:00 - Polar Pattern Test 02:23 - Plosive Test 02:33 - Windscreen Test 02:49 - High Pass Filter Test 03:08 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 03:20 - Background Noise Test 03:30 - Music Test 04:30 - Pros & Cons 04:49 - Overall Thoughts 05:49 - Recommendation 06:29 - Outro NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): If you purchase an item using my amazon link, it provides me a small referral fee. For more info check my FAQ page links below. Check us out, Follow us, & Like us over at: