ReValver Microphones
414B (150Hz C)
Inspired by AKG® C414B (Cardioid, 150Hz Bass Cut)
Model: AKG C414 (standard studio multi-pattern capacitor)
acronym:
- 150Hz = low cut active at 150 Hz
- C = Cardioid
SOUND CHARACTER
- low very controlled (strong cut)
- medium clean and neutral
- high brilliant and precise
- answer very detailed
in practice: brighter than the U87, less warm than the 4047, more controlled on the lows
TIMBRIC PERSONALITY
it's a mic:
- very defined
- very precise
- slightly bright
- Very “standard study”
perfect for: mix-ready clean pop funk
cleanpopfunkdefined sounds
Controls
Axis Interaction
- ON-axis → bright and precise
- OFF-axis → softer
here: OFF often better ON for extreme definition
Gain (dB)
- volume only
- no impact on the timbre
Mic Distance (inch)
- Distance 0–1”: Very bright
- Distance 1–3”: balance
- Distance >3”: more natural
Low (dB)
already cut at 150 Hz
Therefore:
- NO need to cut
- you can often boost slightly
High (dB)
very sensitive
use:
- 0 → natural
- +1 → air
- beyond → harsh
Delay (ms)
useful for: depth of environment simulation
Ambience (Y/N)
recommended ON
Amb Level (dB)
- low → natural
- medium → study
Amb Size (ms)
- 40–80 ms → ideal
- 80+ → ambient
Pro Tips
QUICK SUMMARY
- type: capacitor
- character: bright / controlled
- strength: definition
- risk: harsh
ON DARK CAB (PPC, Orange)
PERFECT opens the sound
ON MODERN CABs (VHIII, 6505)
very defined attention to the highs
ON VINTAGE CAB (Windsor, Vintage BR)
modernize adds presence
ON HI-FI CAB (TVX, SW Giant)
risk: → too bright / sterile
solution:
- OFF-axis
- high 0 or -1
PRO
very defined, excellent in the mix, clean bass, versatile
AGAINST
can be harsh little “warmth” less musical than the 4047
Setup Examples
CLEAN FUNK / POP (TOP)
Dist2–4”
AxisOFF
Low0
High+1
AmbHon
- bright and clean
MODERN CLEAN
Dist3–5”
AxisOFF
High+1
AmbHon
ROCK DEFINED
Dist2–3”
AxisON
Low0
High0
STUDIO MIX-READY
Dist2–3”
AxisOFF
High0
AmbHon