AKG C414EB (Vintage) - Works Perfectly, Excellent Condition This is an AKG C414 EB, likely from the 1970s. It's in very good condition for a vintage item, and both the operation and sound quality are excellent. ■ Condition Considering its age, it's in overall very clean condition. There are minor scratches and small marks due to aging, but there are no issues with use. Operation has been confirmed with phantom power connected to a mixer. Polar Pattern Switching: Normal (Cardioid / Omni / Figure-8) Low Cut / PAD: Normal Sound quality is good from both front and back in Figure-8 mode. No special noise or crackling. I own several of the same model, and I didn't particularly notice any difference in sound. *Measurements with measuring instruments have not been performed. Please consider this item with the understanding of the nature of vintage products. *We accept no claims and no returns, except for initial defects such as "no sound at all." I took the photos with an iPhone, so it looks perfectly clean, but in reality, there are some sticker residue, minor scratches, and slight rust on the metal, please understand. ■ Accessories Everything shown in the photos. Original microphone holder (screws etc. move well) (small chip on the black plastic part, but no problem with use) The original case is not included. (I discarded it previously because the internal urethane had deteriorated.) It will be shipped in another hard case, packed securely. (Additional Information) Regarding the silver body C414EB, There seems to be an early and late model, and this is the late model with a white nylon-type diaphragm mount. I don't think the internal components have been replaced or repaired. The early model seems to have a higher vintage value, and the market price seems to be around 500,000 yen. Thank you for your understanding. (Search Keywords) Condenser Microphone, Vocal Microphone, Instrument Microphone, Vintage Microphone, AKG C-414 - Model: C 414 EB - Country of Manufacture: Austria