Limited Edition C 414 LTD Recording Microphones from AKG Marks 60 Years of Technological Innovation

February 13, 2007 -- DMN Newswire--2007-2-13--Celebrating 60 years of innovation, AKG has announced the release of the limited edition C 414 LTD large-diaphragm condenser microphone. This special version of the legendary C 414 features hand-selected capsules and components for optimum sonic performance, plus a classic nickel finish and brass grille screen that evoke the first models of this historic microphone.

?To commemorate the 60th anniversary of AKG, we thought it fitting to honor one of the products most representative of our dedication to technology and innovation,? explained Stefan Gubi, President of AKG Acoustics GmbH. ?The AKG C 414 is a truly memorable product in AKG?s history, representing the attention to detail and leading-edge audio quality which has always been our focus as a company.  This new C 414 LTD symbolizes our future both technologically and aesthetically.?

The one-inch, large-diaphragm pressure gradient microphone features five switchable polar patterns for placement and application flexibility, three bass roll-off filters, three pre-attenuation settings as well as dual-color LEDs that provide quick visual reference of selected polar pattern and output.  The C 414 LTD also includes a transformerless output stage for distortion-free low frequency reproduction and wide dynamic range.



AKG?s legendary C 414 has an illustrious history and has been used on thousands of hit records, in hundreds of broadcast studios and has appeared on stage with many celebrity users.  The now-famous C 414 design first appeared on the C 12A, which was introduced in 1962. In 1971, the first C 414 model appeared featuring solid state electronics and its design and technical features have been updated over the years as technology has advanced. The latest ?XL? models have the highest sensitivity, lowest noise, widest dynamic range and most extensive array of features in the model?s history.

The C 414 LTD comes in special packaging befitting its status as an instant collector?s item including a limited-edition black soundtool case, windscreen, luxury spider suspension, pop filter and certificate of authenticity. Each C 414 LTD is hand-assembled and individually-tested to meet stringent performance standards.

About AKG:
AKG is widely recognized as the most innovative manufacturer of microphones, wireless systems and headphones in the world.  Since its founding in Vienna, Austria in 1947, the company has been granted over 1,500 patents.   Today, AKG continues its investment in research and development, providing its engineers with the most advanced tools available for design, testing and performance simulation.

AKG Acoustics GmbH is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.  Located at 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329, AKG Acoustics, U.S. markets the full line of AKG Acoustics microphones, headphones, wireless systems and processing for recording, concert sound reinforcement, commercial sound, broadcast and home entertainment applications.  AKG Acoustics is part of the Harman International (NYSE: HAR) family of companies, which includes trusted brands such as BSS, Crown, JBL, Infinity, Lexicon, Mark Levinson, Soundcraft, Studer, dbx, Harman-Kardon, Revel and Digitech.

About the Harman Pro Group:
The Harman Pro Group (www.harmanpro.com) is the world?s largest provider of professional audio products and system solutions for commercial sound, contracting, tour sound, recording and broadcast, musician, portable PA and cinema applications.  The Group is headquartered in Northridge, California and includes industry leaders AKG Acoustics, BSS Audio, Crown International, dbx, DigiTech, JBL Professional, Lexicon, Soundcraft, and Studer. The Group is part of Harman International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE: HAR), a leading supplier of high-quality, high fidelity audio products and infotainment systems for the automotive, home and professional markets.

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