Name: AKG Pro Audio C214
Brand: AKG Pro Audio
SKU: 9157807f-dcda-479d-983f-939be6c7252a
Price: 379.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9.3 (482 reviews)

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The Aston Origin microphone is a highly recommended option for recording vocals and acoustic instruments in a studio setting. It delivers clear and na... more

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Experts recommend Aston Origin more than AKG Pro Audio C214

As of 3 Jan 2025, experts prefer Aston Origin over AKG Pro Audio C214, but both Microphones have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Aston Origin received 1 recommendation: from Music Radar (26 Jun 2024). AKG Pro Audio C214 was also endorsed 1 times: by Music Radar (26 Jun 2024). However, experts generally ranked AKG Pro Audio C214 lower than Aston Origin in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.

Rank	Change	Price	Microphone	IGN	PCMag	MusicTech	Music Radar	PianoDreamers	PC Gamer	SoundGuys	CNN Underscored	Tom's Guide	Wirecutter
54	N/A	$240	Aston Origin The Aston Origin microphone is a versatile and reliable option for recording vocals and acoustic instruments in a studio setting, delivering clear and natural sound with built-in pop filter and shock isolation.	-	-	-	9	-	-	-	-	-	-
57	N/A	$379	AKG Pro Audio C214	-	-	-	10	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 26 Jun 2024

Music Radar ranked Aston Origin as #9 and AKG Pro Audio C214 as #10

Rank	Microphone	Comment
...	...	...
#9 out of 22	Aston Origin	The best low-priced condenser mic
#10 out of 22	AKG Pro Audio C214	A great option for recording guitar amps
...	...	...

Source: www.musicradar.com

After counting and adding up the 92 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Aston Origin outranks AKG Pro Audio C214. This is not to say that AKG Pro Audio C214 is a bad option. Like Aston Origin, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither AKG Pro Audio C214 nor Aston Origin were recommended by key experts who publish Microphones recommendations.

Rank	Change	Price	Microphone	IGN	PCMag	MusicTech	Music Radar	PianoDreamers	PC Gamer	SoundGuys	CNN Underscored	Tom's Guide	Wirecutter
1	-	$100	Blue Yeti The Blue Yeti microphone is a versatile and durable device with four directional patterns, a built-in headphone jack, and compatibility with a wide range of devices and software, making it a popular choice among content creators, podcasters, and gamers.	-	-	11	-	-	-	-	1	1	-
2	-	$99	Shure SM57 The Shure SM57 microphone is highly regarded for its exceptional sound quality, durability, versatility, and compatibility, making it a popular choice among musicians, producers, and recording engineers for capturing instruments and vocals in various live and studio settings.	-	-	-	1	1	-	-	-	-	-
3	-	$120	Elgato Wave 3 The Elgato Wave 3 is a versatile and reliable USB microphone designed for content creators, podcasters, and live streamers, featuring a cardioid polar pattern, two connectivity options, advanced features, and compatibility with both PC and Mac.	8	-	-	-	-	-	1	3	-	-
4	+12	$279	Shure MV7 Plus	5	7	-	-	-	6	-	-	3	-
5	-1	Check price	Blue Yeti X	1	-	-	-	-	-	2	-	-	-
6	-1	$149	Shure MV6	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	4	-
7	-1	$297	SteelSeries Alias Pro	3	4	-	-	-	7	-	-	-	-
8	-1	$399	Shure SM7B The Shure SM7B is a highly regarded dynamic microphone that delivers exceptional sound quality, particularly for recording vocals, with its wide frequency response range, flat frequency response, presence boost, and effective noise isolation.	-	-	10	12	8	-	-	-	-	-
9	-1	$35	Razer Seiren Mini The Razer Seiren Mini microphone is praised for its sound quality, directionality, and compatibility, making it a highly recommended choice for clear and focused audio recording in various applications.	-	-	-	-	-	2	5	-	-	-
10	-1	$186	Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set The Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set is a USB microphone with a cardioid polar pattern, frequency response range of 20Hz to 20kHz, and several useful features, making it a great choice for streamers, podcasters, and content creators.	-	3	-	-	-	4	-	-	-	-
14	-	$119	HyperX QuadCast S The HyperX QuadCast S is a versatile and reliable USB microphone suitable for podcasting, streaming, gaming, and vocal recording, with four polar patterns, built-in pop filter and noise reduction technology, and two connectivity options.	6	-	-	-	-	5	-	-	-	-
15	-	$279	Shure MV7 The Shure MV7 microphone is a versatile and adaptable option for podcasters, streamers, and content creators, offering excellent sound quality, noise-cancelling capabilities, and connectivity options.	-	-	4	8	-	-	-	-	-	-
16	+1	Check price	Rode NT1 The Rode NT1 is a high-quality studio condenser microphone with a wide frequency response range, low self-noise, cardioid polar pattern, dual connectivity options, and durable construction, making it a versatile and reliable choice for recording vocals and acoustic guitars.	-	6	-	6	-	-	-	-	-	-
17	+1	$449	Electro-Voice RE20 The Electro-Voice RE20 is a dynamic broadcast microphone with exceptional sound quality, advanced noise reduction features, and a wide frequency range, making it a versatile and reliable choice for professional audio recording and broadcasting applications.	-	-	8	13	-	-	-	-	-	-
18	+1	$3595	Neumann U87 Ai The Neumann U87 Ai is a top-of-the-line condenser microphone that delivers warm, crystal-clear, and detailed sound quality, making it ideal for recording vocals, acoustic guitar, and spot microphones for individual instruments in a sound-treated recording space.	-	-	13	-	11	-	-	-	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [11]

87

Total expert reviews: 11

with a score: 5
without a score: 6

Highest score by GuitarFella	98
Average score based on 11 reviews	87
Lowest score by all-geared-up.com	80

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [17]

90

Total expert reviews: 17

with a score: 1
without a score: 16

Highest score by Music Radar	90
Average score based on 17 reviews	90
Lowest score by Music Radar	90

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

From Seller:

Large-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with 143dB Dynamic Range
Switchable 20dB Attenuation
Low-cut Filter
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From Seller:

Designed and Built in the UK
Built in Pop filter ; Built in Pop filter using the latest stainless steel mesh knit technology
End Caps ; Direct to stand microphone mounting
Chassis 2 millimeter solid stainless steel laser cut and etched body
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