AKG C214 Professional Large-Diaphragm Condenser MicrophoneLike the C414, the C214 offers a supreme one inch capsule on an integrated suspension to reduce mechanical noise. A switchable 20dB attenuation pad allows recording of loud sources of up to 156dB SPL. A switchable bass cut filter allows close up recording with almost no proximity effect. The C214 captures sound by combining one capsule of the legendary C414 dual capsule system and the patented AKG Back Plate Technology, resulting in an outstanding