ReValver Microphones
414B (150Hz O)
Inspired by AKG® C414B (Omnidirecitonal, 150Hz Bass Cut)
Model of: AKG C414 (multi-pattern capacitor)
acronym:
- 150Hz = low cut active
- O = Omni (omnidirectional)
WHAT CHANGES COMPARED TO THE “C” VERSION
This mic: IT DOES NOT "tip" only the cone also takes in the environment and reflections
SOUND CHARACTER
- low very natural (less proximity effect)
- medium open
- high air and space
- answer very realistic
in practice: more "room sound", less aggressive, more three-dimensional
TIMBRIC PERSONALITY
it's a mic:
- very natural
- very open
- very spacey
- less direct
perfect for: clean ambient studio realistic sounds
cleanambientrealistic recording
Controls
Axis Interaction
less important than cardioid
- Hon → slightly more defined
- OFF → more widespread
minimal difference
Gain (dB)
- volume only
Mic Distance (inch)
- Distance 0–1”: strange / not very useful
- Distance 1–3”: Direct but open
- Distance 3–6”: natural
- Distance 6+: very ambient
Low (dB)
already cut at 150 Hz
Therefore:
- clean bass
- never too booming
High (dB)
very sensitive
use:
- 0 → natural
- +1 → air
- over → too bright
Delay (ms)
useful for: simulating real space layering
Ambience (Y/N)
almost always ON
Amb Level (dB)
- low → natural
- medium → study
- high → ambient
Amb Size (ms)
- 40–80 → study
- 80–120 → large
Pro Tips
QUICK SUMMARY
- type: omni capacitor
- character: natural / spatial
- strength: realism
- limit: not very aggressive
ON DARK CAB (PPC, Orange)
excellent opens without becoming harsh
ON MODERN CABs (VHIII, 6505)
more natural less “in your face”
ON VINTAGE CAB
perfect disco sound
ON HI-FI CAB (TVX, SW Giant)
risk: → too ambient / poorly defined
PRO
very natural very realistic excellent for zero harsh studio
AGAINST
less defined less suitable for metal that is not very “in your face”
Setup Examples
REALISTIC CLEAN (TOP)
Dist4–6”
AxisOFF
High+1
AmbHon
- real studio sound
AMBIENT / CINEMATIC
Dist5–8”
AxisOFF
High+2
AmbON (wide)
ROCK STUDIO
Dist3–4”
AxisON
Low0
High0
AmbHon
LAYER (with SM57 or dynamic)
Dist4–6”
AxisOFF
AmbHon
- perfect in double mic