AKG C1000 S High-Performance Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
The AKG C1000 S is a compact condenser microphone engineered for precision instrument recording and vocal tracking. Its small-diaphragm design and 32-gram weight integrate seamlessly into tight studio setups, while switchable polar patterns and onboard tone controls deliver the flexibility needed for diverse session work. This is a transparent, detail-capturing small-diaphragm condenser built for home studio owners and producers seeking professional-grade tracking performance without compromise.
Design & Build Quality
The microphone features a metal body finished in matte grayish blue with a gold-sputtered capsule housing that resists oxidation and maintains signal integrity over time. Dual power options—9 to 52 V phantom power or two standard AA batteries (up to 120 hours operation)—ensure reliable performance in the studio or on location.
Recording Characteristics
The small-diameter electret condenser capsule delivers a frequency response from 50 Hz to 20 kHz with a self-noise floor of just 21 dB-A and a signal-to-noise ratio of 73 dB-A, capturing instrument and vocal detail with minimal noise floor. A maximum SPL of 137 dB (1% THD) accommodates loud sources and transient-rich material, while the switchable -10 dB pad and bass-cut switch provide real-time control for tracking flexibility and mix-ready captures.
Key Features
- Switchable polar pattern: cardioid to hyper-cardioid
- Frequency response: 50 Hz to 20 kHz
- Self-noise: 21 dB-A
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 73 dB-A
- Sensitivity: 6 mV/Pa
- Maximum SPL: 137 dB (1% THD)
- Balanced Male XLR output with 200 Ω impedance
- Phantom power: 9 to 52 V, or AA battery operation
- Switchable -10 dB pad and bass-cut switch
- Three selectable frequency settings
- Compact dimensions: 229 mm length, 34 mm diameter
- Net weight: 32 grams
The C1000 S combines transparent audio capture, rugged construction, and hands-on control into a compact format that performs reliably across studio tracking, overdubs, and detailed instrument recording applications.
