AKG C1000S Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone for Vcoal Instruments

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.

Key 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

Technical 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
Preattenuation Pad : 10 dB
Bass Cut Filter : 80 Hz
Electrical Impedance : 200 Ohms
Recommended Load Impedance : 2000 Ohms
Polar Patterns
Cardioid :
Hyper Cardioid
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