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AKG - C1000S MKIV

Description

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

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