AKG C 1000 S Microphone

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These are great stage and recording microphones. The versatility of using phantom power or 9 volt batteries make them great for "on the road" gigs using someone elses sound system. Wide pickup area means we can sing two or three to a mic easily.

Comments about AKG C 1000 S Microphone:

The AKG C 1000 S' quality surpasses many small diaphragm condenser microphones to this day. It seems as if professional recording studios require having these in their equipment room, since they all own at least a pair of these.One of the first major details noticed is the build of the microphone. Designed with a sleek exterior steel casing, the C 1000 S is sure to create the "Eye Candy" effect every time shown off to a client. Its rugged design undergoes road and/or studio stress, while including a portable case for easy and reliable storage.Have you ever picked up a microphone on stage and heard a nasty rubbing sound? Well, thanks to its internal shock mount, you don't need to hear that annoying and embarrassing sound anymore.There are two important features that this microphone comes with, reducing price and real estate to its body. Included in the case are two caps specially designed for versatility and advanced options.The long and narrow cap is called the PPC 1000, a polar pattern converter switching from Cardioid to Hypercardioid in the matter of seconds. Perfect for recording a focused sound, with less entering from the sides.The small and wide cap is the 3dB Presence Booster Adapter, the PB 1000. Applying this cap onto the diaphragm allows for an enhancement at around 5,000-9,000 Hz. Perfect for increasing intelligibility to vocals and/or brighten and define instruments.One final detail is its ability to switch from 9V battery to Phantom Power. If you have a console that applies +48 V of Phantom Power across all channels and you are afraid to use a Ribbon Microphone (unless it's Roswellite), then this is another reason to buy this microphone. This one of a kind feature is accessed by simply inserting the 9V battery and presto! There is no need for Phantom Power anymore.In conclusion, for [...], you can't go wrong with the C 1000 S. Its professional standard still remains for home studios or the professional. With a frequency range of 50 Hz – 20 kHz, the AKG C 1000 S will impress you with its superb quality and ability to record drum overheads, acoustic guitars, brass, choirs, and more.My final saying: You can't go wrong with this microphone. I am a professional multi-engineer/producer using two of these for micing Hi-Hats, Overheads, Choirs, Orchestras, Acoustic Guitars, and more!

Comments about AKG C 1000 S Microphone:

First I had little doubt about this mic. However with pros recommendation I'm glad I got these mics. Sounds great!

Comments about AKG C 1000 S Microphone:

We use this as a podum mic for spoken voice with PA, in hotel venues. We generally use wireless lavs on the principal talent, but the C1000S handles other people and also serves as backup.

The hypercardioid insert provides an extra measure of resistance to feedback and ambient noise. This allows us to set it back a couple of inches further, which in turn provides more consistent level if the talent moves around a bit, and also discourages them from crowding the mic.

Combined with a Sabine Feedback Exterminator, we can get adequate levels in almost any room, although sound-to-tape isn't nearly as dry as the sound coming from the lavs.

Depending on the person speaking (especially with female voices) we sometimes need a bit of bass cut because the bass frequencies are enhanced by reflected sound from the podium surface.

Comments about AKG C 1000 S Microphone:

I have used the C1000S for both voice and instrument recording. It sounds particularly good when used with the hyper-cardioid adapter, which smooths out the high frequency response. Without the adapter, this mic is a bit on the bright side, though still very useable. I do not recommend use of the presence boost adapter in most situations. For close miked vocals, you need a good windscreen, as the C1000S pops easily. As it can be battery powered, it is well suited to field applications, or for use with equipment that lacks phantom power. The mic element is shock mounted, so there is less need for an external anti-shock mount with this mic than with many other mics.

The C1000S is quiet, which makes it well suited to soft sources such as acoustic guitar. However, in my opinion it does not have quite enough headroom for close-miking of brass instruments like trumpet and trombone--they can overload it.