AKG
AKG C 1000 S
End-address small-diaphragm electret condenser, cardioid or hypercardioid (with the PPC 1000 converter), powered by phantom or an internal 9 V battery
Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.
Power Phantom 9 to 52 V (IEC 61938) or internal 9 V battery.
- Type
- Condenser (electret)
- Pattern
- Switchable, 2
- Sensitivity
- −44 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 20%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 44%
- Self-noise
- 21 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 19%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 19%
- Max SPL
- 137 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 50%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 46%
- Rated range
- 50 – 20k Hz
vs 75 end-address condensers
More output than 11% of 75 end-address condensers.
Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 104 end-address condensers
Quieter than 15% of 104 end-address condensers.
Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.
vs 110 end-address condensers
Takes louder sound than 51% of 110 end-address condensers.
Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Instruments sources recommend it for most
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the catalog (Recording Hacks copy), p. 2.
Leaflet, "Top chart: Cardioid"; dashed line marked "1 cm" (near field, showing the proximity effect).
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
Polar pattern
From the manual (Recording Hacks copy), p. 25. Approximate
Manual, "Polar Diagram (Cardioid)"; AKG split plot, 0° at the bottom; 125-1000 Hz on the left half, 2-16 kHz on the right; rings every 5 dB (labels -20, -10, 0). Measuring conditions not stated.
Approximate: reading error up to about 1 dB.
In practice
All specs
| From the manual (Recording Hacks copy) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | −44 dBV/Pa (6 mV/Pa)"6 mV/Pa (-44 dBV)". | p. 25 |
| Self-noise | 21 dB(A)also 32 dB(A), CCIR 468-3. The 2001 application note gives 19 dB(A). | |
| Max SPL | 137 dB SPL1% THD. "Max. SPL for 1% THD: 137 dB". The 2001 application note gives 137 dB for 0.5% THD. | |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 73 dBA-weighted | |
| Output impedance | 200 ohm | |
| Rated load impedance | 2000 ohmminimum, recommended. "≥2000 ohms". | |
| Rated frequency range | 50 Hz to 20 kHz | |
| Powering | phantom 9 to 52 V (IEC 61938) or internal 9 V batteryThe leaflet: "9-52 V phantom power in accordance with DIN 45596 or internal 9 V battery (6F 22)". It switches to phantom power by itself when phantom is present (p. 17). | |
| Current draw | 2 mAapprox. | |
| Connector | XLR-3 male (pin 2 hot)Pin 1 ground, pin 2 audio (in phase), pin 3 audio (p. 17). | |
| Weight | 320 gnet. Shipping weight 650 g. | |
| Dimensions | 34 × 220 mmDiameter × length. | |
| PB 1000 presence boost adapter | Raises the sensitivity by about 5 dB between 5 and 9 kHz | p. 16 |
| BATT CHECK LED | Flashes briefly at switch-on with a good battery; stays lit when about 60 minutes of battery life are left; dark on phantom power | |
| On/off switch | Recessed, to save the battery | |
| Body | Solid aluminium shaft, screw-on brass front tube, stainless steel mesh cap; capsule in an elastic mount | |
| Finish | Matte silver enamel | p. 25 |
| From the catalog (Recording Hacks copy) | ||
| Supplied accessories | W 1000 windscreen; SA 63 stand adapter; PPC 1000 polar pattern converter; PB 1000 presence boost adapter; bag"Standard accessories: W 1000, SA 63, PPC 1000, PB 1000, microphone bag". The manual's packing list shows an H 63 and a carrying case (p. 15). | p. 2 |
| Optional accessories | B 18, MK 9/10, PF 80 | |
| Item number | 2331 Z 0007 | |
| Patents | AT 385.386 / US 4.790.021; AT 392.182 / DE 4.021.661 | |
| From the service rh | ||
| Capsule | CE33 back-electret capsule in an elastic suspension | p. 2 |
| From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy) | ||
| Successor | The 2012 C1000 S (MkIV) runs on two AA batteries and adds a 0/-10 dB pad and an 80 Hz bass cut | p. 2 |
Documents
- C 1000 S user instructionsmultilingual
- C 1000 S leaflet"Spot the Difference. The new C 1000 S. Now with Battery Status LED."
- C 1000 S, C 1000 S MKII service information
- C1000 S cut sheet2012 edition, MkIV
- Technical Data & Applications: AKG Models C1000S, C3000 and C4000B Microphones
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