The AKG Model C 414 B/ULS is certainly the most ubiquitous studio condenser microphone in the United States, and very likely in the rest of the world as well. It is designed around dual back-to-back large 1 in. (25 mm) gold sputtered diaphragms for multiple pickup patterns.

The AKG C414 B ULS is about as versatile as a condenser microphone can be, which is what's made them a studio staple consistently over three decades. With four selectable polar patterns (cardioid, supercardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional) on the …

Four different AKG C414 microphones are compared side by side by recording the same track with each. The different versions of the C414 microphones, including the C414EB with the CK-12 capsule and the C414 B-ULS, are tested on different instruments and vocals.

The C414 XLS maintains the sonic character of the legendary C414 B-ULS, the most popular AKG C414 version since 1971. Engineered for highest linearity and neutral sound, it has been the most versatile large-diaphragm microphone for decades.

For great close-up recordings, the AKG C414 B-ULS is equipped with Preattenuation that allows increased undistorted sound pressure levels by 10 or 20 dB. With the incorporated bass-cut circuitry, this AKG condenser cable microphone minimizes distortion at low frequencies.

A pair of AKG 414s B-ULS P 12-48, tested recently, in really good condition (in my opinion). Includes original boxes, and a pair of new shock mounts. I am at least the second owner. I know that one was repaired about 20 years ago. They have never given me any problems. I used them as a stereo pair, but they are not a matched pair.

For sale is 2 vintage AKG C414-B ULS condenser mics in excellent condition. These mics are fully functional and sound great. Included is the original hard-shell cases, stand mounts, foam filters (these are in fair condition), and 1 H-100 shockmount which is in great condition.