ReValver Microphones
414B (75Hz C)
Inspired by AKG® C414B (Cardioid, 75Hz Bass Cut)
Model of: AKG C414 (multi-pattern capacitor)
acronym:
- 75Hz = light low cut
- C = cardioid
KEY DIFFERENCE
compared to 150Hz:
This mic: keeps lower, more body less “thin”
SOUND CHARACTER
- low present but controlled
- medium neutral
- high brilliant and defined
- answer very balanced
in practice: fuller than 150Hz, more precise than 4047, less harsh than 4060
TIMBRIC PERSONALITY
it's a mic:
- balanced
- modern
- detailed
- slightly bright
perfect for: clean rock modern studio sounds versatile
cleanrockstudyuniversal use
Controls
Axis Interaction
- ON-axis → more presence
- OFF-axis → softer
here: ON by definition OFF for naturalness
Gain (dB)
- volume only
Mic Distance (inch)
- Distance 0–1”: bright
- Distance 1–3”: balance
- Distance >3”: natural
Low (dB)
bass already controlled but present
you can:
- leave flat
- or +1
High (dB)
sensitive but manageable
use:
- 0 → natural
- +1 → air
- beyond → it can become brilliant
Delay (ms)
useful for: depth space simulation
Ambience (Y/N)
recommended ON
Amb Level (dB)
- low → natural
- medium → study
Amb Size (ms)
- 40–80 → ideal
Pro Tips
QUICK SUMMARY
- type: capacitor
- character: balanced / bright
- strength: versatility
- use: universal
ON DARK CAB (PPC, Orange)
PERFECT opens without emptying
ON MODERN CABs (VHIII, 6505)
very balanced, excellent for mixes
ON VINTAGE CAB
modernizes slightly maintains body
ON HI-FI CAB (TVX, SW Giant)
works attention to brilliance
PRO
very versatile good balance present but clean bass excellent in the mix
AGAINST
less character less warm than the 4047 less hi-fi than the 4060
Setup Examples
MODERN CLEAN (TOP)
Dist2–4”
AxisOFF
High+1
AmbHon
ROCK DEFINED
Dist1–2”
AxisON
Low+1
High0
UNIVERSAL STUDY
Dist2–3”
AxisOFF
Low0
High0
AmbHon
POP / FUNK
Dist2–3”
AxisON
High+1
AmbHon