AKG C414 XLS vs Audio-Technica AT2020 - A Compelling Upgrade?
At 13X the price of the AT2020, the C414 XLS is one of the most versatile microphones available for the studio, but should you upgrade based on sound alone?
This comparison includes audio without processing:
Working distance with spoken word
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Outboard preamps
Build quality
Features and specifications
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🎞 Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:12 Audio Tests for Working Distance
02:57 Audio Tests with Percussion - Detail and Clarity
04:17 Audio Tests with Guitar Amp - Rock Guitar (Distortion)
05:38 Audio Tests with Guitar Amp - Blues Guitar (Clean with Reverb)
07:45 Audio Tests with Bass Amp
09:39 Audio Tests with Outboard Preamps - UA710, WA73EQ, ISA One
12:15 Build Quality Comparison
13:15 Highlighted Features and Specifications
14:06 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
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