C 1000S
Condenser Microphone
Description
The AKG Model C 1000 S gradient condenser microphone uses a low noise pre-polarized backplate (electret) and is ideal for a variety of recording and sound reinforcement applications. Its polar pattern can be quickly converted from cardioid to hypercardioid by placing an acoustical converter over the end of the microphone capsule; this has virtually no effect on the on-axis response of the microphone. The on- axis response of the C 1000 S has a gentle (-6 db/octave) roll-off below 200 Hz which has been tailored for the normal close-in use of cardioid and hypercardioid microphones in studio recording and sound reinforcement applications. The microphone may thus be used in close-in application with no need for further equalization. The C 1000 S may be powered by a 9-volt battery or by phantom powering over a range from 9 to 52 Vdc. The included PPC 1000 Polar Pattern Converter allows quick changeover from cardioid to hypercardioid. A silent on/off switch is recessed to prevent inadvertent shut-off. The included Presence Boost Adapter piece PB 1000 creates an emphasis of the higher frequencies from 5 to 9 kHz by about 3 to 5 dB, which not only improves the transmission of sibilances but may be also advantageous when recording instruments requiring greater high frequency content in their audio spectrum.
Specifications
Transducer Principle: Gradient pre-polarized condenser
Frequency Response: | 50–20,000 Hz (see family of |
| response curves) |
Polar Pattern: | Cardioid or hypercardioid |
Equivalent Noise Level: 20 dB-A |
Sensitivity at 1,000 Hz: | ^ |
6 mV/Pa = -45 dBV |
Sound Pressure Level at 1% THD: |
| 137 dB (145 dB for 3% THD) |
S/N Ratio (A-weighted): 74 dB |
Electr. Impedance: | ≤ 200 ohms |
Load Impedance: | ≥ 2,000 ohms |
Power Requirement: | Phantom powering, nominal |
| 9-52 Vdc or 9 V battery |
Connector: | 3-pin XLR type |
Finish: | Matte dark gray metallic enamel |
Size: | Dia 1.3 in. (39 mm), |
| Length 8.7 in. (220 mm) |
Net/Shipping Weight: | 9.7 oz. (276 g)/1.8 lbs. (820 g) |
Included Accessories: | SA 43 Stand adapter |
| W 1000 Windscreen, |
| PPC 1000 Polar pattern converter |
| PB 1000 Presence boost adapter |
Optional Accessories: | N 62 AC Power supply |
Features
•Extended low and high frequency response, tailored for close proximity to sound sources
•Operates on 9 volt battery or phantom power (9 to 52 Vdc)
•High acoustic level capability (137 dB-SPL for 1.0 % THD)
•PPC 1000 – Polar Pattern Converter from cardioid to hypercardioid polar pattern
•PB 1000 – Presence Boost Adapter for increased intelligibility +3 to 5 dB at 5 to 9 kHz