AKG’s C414B is the all-purpose large diaphragm condenser. With nine patterns ranging from omnidirectional, thru wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, to figure-8 and multiple attenuation and lo-cut options, it has just about any situation covered. It’s available with two capsules, the XLS with a fairly flat response, and the XL II with a high frequency rise for a brighter sound and more “reach”.

The 414 isn’t the flattest mic in the world, or the quietest, or the most expensive, or the most in any particular category, but it’s very good in all. It’s not a Ferrari or Porsche, it’s a Ford F-250. Versatile. Dependable. Useful.

The source here is too small & close, causing artifacts in the directional patterns.

Yellow - C414, fig.8   Green - cardioid   Red - omni

Cyan - EMM-6 reference