Comparisons / Comparison of AKG Acoustics C 214 and beyerdynamic MC 840

Comparison of AKG Acoustics C 214 and beyerdynamic MC 840 [S]ave

Attribute
AKG Acoustics C 214 ×
beyerdynamic MC 840 ×
Requires Phantom Power++
Max Diameter (mm)5537
Interfaces
  • 3-pin XLR male
  • 3-pin XLR male
Self-Noise (dB)1317
SPL/Self-Noise Ratio128.65
Weight (g)280286
Sound Pressure Level (SPL) (dB)156147
Pads
  • -20dB
  • -10dB
  • -20dB
Filters
  • HPF: -6dB/octave @ 160Hz
  • HPF: -6 dB/octave @ 160Hz
  • HPF: -6 dB/octave @ 80Hz
Sensitivity (mV/Pa)2018
Range (Hz)45 - 20,00030 - 20,000
Pickup Pattern
  • Cardioid
  • Bidirectional
  • Cardioid
  • Hypercardioid
  • Omnidirectional
  • Wide Cardioid
BrandAKG Acousticsbeyerdynamic
NameAKG Acoustics C 214beyerdynamic MC 840
Phantom Voltage (V)12.00 - 52.0011.00 - 52.00
Length (mm)160165
Diaphragm Diameter (mm)-20.4
Impedance (Ohm)200180



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