ReValver Microphones
414B (Card)
Inspired by AKG® C414B (Cardioid)
Model: AKG C414 in Cardioid mode (without low cut)
Therefore:
- Card = cardioid
- NO low cut complete response (full-range)
KEY DIFFERENCE
Compared to the other 414 this mic keeps all the lows plus more “real” body
SOUND CHARACTER
- low full and natural
- medium neutral
- high brilliant and precise
- answer full range
in practice: more natural than the 150Hz, fuller than the more open 75Hz of the 4047
TIMBRIC PERSONALITY
it's a mic:
- very realistic
- balanced
- transparent
- slightly bright
perfect for: studying clean rock “real” sounds
studycleanrockrealistic sounds
Controls
Axis Interaction
- ON-axis → brilliant
- OFF-axis → softer
here: OFF very useful ON by definition
Gain (dB)
- volume only
Mic Distance (inch)
- Distance 0–1”: very full
- Distance 1–3”: balance
- Distance >3”: natural
Low (dB)
VERY IMPORTANT
- full bass
use:
- 0 → natural
- 1 / -2 → control
High (dB)
use:
- 0 → natural
- +1 → air
- beyond → it can become brilliant
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 → ideal
Pro Tips
QUICK SUMMARY
- Type: Full-range cardioid condenser
- character: natural / balanced
- strength: realism
- risk: excessively low
ON DARK CAB (PPC, Orange)
PERFECT opens without losing body
ON MODERN CABs (VHIII, 6505)
very balanced “mix-ready” sound
ON VINTAGE CAB
very natural, maintains character
ON HI-FI CAB (TVX, SW Giant)
risk: → too full / too detailed
PRO
very realistic full-range versatile excellent for studio
AGAINST
can become boomy requires more control less “colorful”
Setup Examples
NATURAL CLEAN (TOP)
Dist3–5”
AxisOFF
Low-1
High+1
AmbHon
- realistic
ROCK STUDIO
Dist2–3”
AxisOFF
Low0
High0
AmbHon
HARD ROCK
Dist1–2”
AxisON
Low-1
High0
LEAD
Dist2–3”
AxisOFF
High+1
AmbHon