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The AKG C12 is a studio standard. The C414 XLII mimics this famous microphone’s sonic character, with a subtle presence boost and spatial reproduction that’s second to none. While frequently touted for its prowess as a vocal mic, this multipattern, large-diaphragm condenser is a real workhorse as well — it sounds great on just about everything. This bundle from Sweetwater pairs an AKG C414 XLII with a Universal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO audio interface, enabling you to record the sound of this undisputed classic through the finest analog-emulated plug-ins on the planet. You also get UA’s Heritage Edition UAD-powered plug-in bundle, a premium suite comprising five award-winning titles. A high-quality, 15-foot Mogami CorePlus microphone cable rounds out this outstanding vocal recording bundle.
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Save $104.95 with this bundle. Here’s what you get!
AKG C414 XLII Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Sells separately for $1,279.00The AKG C414 multi-pattern condenser microphone needs no introduction. Because of its ability to handle many different sources, it’s been used in some of the world’s leading broadcast facilities, recording studios, and performance stages. AKG has upped the game with the addition of their C414 XLII, improving the C414’s already legendary adaptability. With its nine polar patterns, leading-edge technology, state-of-the-art components, and reference-quality results, the AKG C414 XLII condenser microphone ushers in a new standard in microphone versatility.
Universal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO Heritage Edition 10×6 Thunderbolt Audio Interface with UAD DSP
Sells separately for $999.00Place the Universal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO at the center of your studio, and it’s guaranteed to turbocharge your productivity. The Twin X DUO’s performance rivals UA’s rackmount Apollo X audio interfaces, but eschews extraneous features like 5.1 surround monitoring and +24dBu operation for a streamlined, desktop design that’s tailor-made for project studios. Track and mix with spot-on emulations of tried-and-true studio classics, thanks to UA’s powerful DUO Core processor. Experience top-shelf sound quality, by way of the Apollo Twin X DUO’s upgraded elite-class AD/DA conversion. Dual Unison preamps allow you to track through models of the industry’s most legendary gear. The Apollo Twin X DUO Heritage Edition comes with a premium suite of five award-winning plug-in titles, along with the Realtime Analog Classics bundle, arming you with accurate emulations of vintage analog hardware. Beyond that, you get sub-2ms latency and ample expandability, thanks to the Apollo Twin X DUO’s ultra-fast Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. Finally, the Apollo Twin X DUO boasts compatibility with UA’s LUNA software, giving you a tightly integrated recording, editing, and mixing environment, with full software-based control over your interface’s parameters, global console and tape emulations, and advanced real-time tracking. If there was ever a time to upgrade your Apollo Twin, now’s the time!
Startech Thunderbolt 3 Cable – 2m, 20 Gbit/s, USB-C
Sells separately for $48.00The StarTech Thunderbolt 3 Cable takes full advantage of Thunderbolt 3’s blazing data transfer rates and glorious video output. Shave time off file transfers with supported rates up to 20 Gbit/s over Thunderbolt 3 and 10 Gbit/s over USB 3.1. Enjoy films on a new level with full 4k, 60 fps video playback. Connect two compatible laptops together with Thunderbolt 3’s baked-in networking capabilities. You can even power a compatible monitor or peripheral with the StarTech Thunderbolt 3 Cable’s 60-watt power delivery. StarTech cables are built tough and come backed by a 2-year warranty against defects.
Mogami CorePlus Microphone Cable – 15 foot
Sells separately for $47.95This Mogami CorePlus cable is a specially selected 15-foot mic cable with XLR-XLR connectors.