AKG C1000S Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

High-Performance Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

THE SWISS ARMY KNIFE OF MICROPHONES for vocal and instrumental recording, on stage, in ENG/EFP and video production

The updated version of the C1000 S multipurpose small-diaphragm condenser microphone is extremely popular for its versatility. It is suitable for recording and live-sound applications as well as for ENG/EFP and video productions. Its gold sputtered capsule housing makes the microphone extremely rugged against humidity. If no phantom power is available, the C1000 S can be powered by two standard AA batteries for up to 120 hours. More versatile than ever before, the new C1000 S features a bass-cut switch and a switchable -10 dB pad.

The polar pattern can quickly be switched from cardioid to hyper-cardioid. Three different frequency settings are adding more clarity to speech and instrument sounds.

Features:

• Gold sputtered microphone capsule and XLR pins give high immunity against humidity
• Powered by internal AA batteries or by phantom power for use with any equipment and every application
• Bass cut and -10 dB switchable for amazing versatility in every situation
• Presence boost adapter provides three frequency settings for different sound sources
• Unique polar pattern converter allows the microphone to be switched from cardioid to hyper-cardioid

Specifications:

• GENERAL
• Audio Frequency bandwidth: 50 to 20000 Hz
• Sensitivity: 6 mV/Pa
• Equivalent Noise Level: 21 dB-A
• Signal to Noise: 73 dB-A
• Preattunation Pad: 10 dB
• Bass Cut Filter: 80 Hz
• Electrical Impedance: 200 Ohms
• Recommended Load Impedance: 2000 Ohms
• POLAR PATTERNS
• Polar Pattern: hypercardioid; cardioid
• Number: 2
• POWERING INTERFACE
• Voltage: 9 to 52 V
• Current: 3 mA
• AUDIO OUTPUT
• Type: Balanced XLR
• Gender: Male
• Contacts: 3-pin
• DESIGN
• Body: metal
• Finish: matte grayish blue
• DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT
• Length: 229 mm
• Height: 34 mm
• Diameter: 34 mm
• Net Weight: 320 g