This matched pair of AKG C 414 XLS microphones offers virtually identical sensitivity for stunning, three-dimensional recordings.The matched pairs consist of two microphones that are within 1 dB to each other in sensitivity and also within 1 dB to each other in the range of 300 Hz to 8,000 Hz of the individual frequency response (when used in cardioid mode) and are selected from a large quantity of individual microphones using a proprietary computer program.Using this matched pair for stereo recordings will provide for a good and stable balance without frequency-dependent shifting of the stereo panorama Matched pair of AKG C 414 XLS Nine selectable pickup patterns (omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure eight and 4 intermediate settings) Lock Mode: all controls can be disabled easily for trouble-free use Peak Hold LED even detects shortest overload peaks Incredible Dynamic Range of 152 dB Three switchable different bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation levels Leading-edge technology and state-of-the-art components ensure shortest signal path and extra protection against moisture H 85 shockmount, H 50 stereo bar, SA 60 stand adapter, W 414 windscreen and hard shell road case included Designed, engineered and built in Vienna, Austria