AKG C1000S Mk4 Small Diaphragm Cardoid Condenser Microphone

C1000 S MKIV High Performance Condenser Microphone for vocal and instrumental recording, on stage and in electronic field, news 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 add 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

• 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