AKG has updated its C1000S multipurpose studio condenser microphone.

Suited to recording and live sound applications for drum overheads, pianos and acoustic instruments, the C1000S is described as ‘nearly indestructible’, with its metal chassis and specialised mic clip to keep it securely attached to stands. The mic’s gold capsule and XLR plugs make it humidity proof in all environments.

Rather than relying on an expensive 9V block battery, the C1000 S now runs on two AA batteries at 120h and offers two gain settings, three frequency settings and two polar patters: cardioid and hypercardioid. For mobile broadcast use and interview situations, C1000 S offers more versatility than ever before.

‘AKG’s C1000 S is a completely efficient workhorse in the engineer’s rig that will provide high-quality sound the audio industry has expected from AKG over the past 65 years,’ says AKG Product Manager PPA, Thomas Umbauer. ‘We’ve put the C1000 S through rigorous testing in multiple scenarios and added more clever features such as the humidity proof gold capsule housing and gold-plated XLR pins. The microphone can take a beating on tour and still consistently provide perfect sound during any event.’

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