AKG C1000 S Review
Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
- Cardioid & Hypercardioid Polar Pattern
- Pre-Polarized Design
- Gold-Sputtered Capsule Housing
- Three Frequency-Response Settings
- Powered by Phantom or Two AA Batteries
- Switchable Low-Cut Filter at 80 Hz
- Switchable 10 dB Pad
- 120-Hour Battery Life
- Humidity-Protected
Introduction
In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 5,024 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the AKG C1000 S. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.
Ratings Based on Features
These results are a summary of user reviews of the AKG C1000 S. For example, 96% of 509 users who have commented on the Sound quality of the AKG C1000 S have given positive feedback.
Highlighted Customer Reviews
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Superb Microphone at Amazing Price
AKG C1000 S Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by LRICHNER on B&H Photo Video
The AKG C 1000 S' quality surpasses many small diaphragm condenser microphones to this day. It seems as if professional recording studios require having these in their equipment room, since they all own at least a pair of these.One of the first major details noticed is the build of the microphone. Designed with a sleek exterior steel casing, the C 1000 S is sure to create the Eye Candy effect every time shown off to a client. Its rugged design undergoes road and/or studio stress, while including a portable case for easy and reliable storage.Have you ever picked up a microphone on stage and heard a nasty rubbing sound? Well, thanks to its internal shock mount, you don't need to hear that annoying and embarrassing sound anymore.There are two important features that this microphone comes with, reducing price and real estate to its body. Included in the case are two caps specially designed for versatility and advanced options.The long and narrow cap is called the PPC 1000, a polar pattern converter switching from Cardioid to Hypercardioid in the matter of seconds. Perfect for recording a focused sound, with less entering from the sides.The small and wide cap is the 3dB Presence Booster Adapter, the PB 1000. Applying this cap onto the diaphragm allows for an enhancement at around 5,000-9,000 Hz. Perfect for increasing intelligibility to vocals and/or brighten and define instruments.One final detail is its ability to switch from 9V battery to Phantom Power. If you have a console that applies +48 V of Phantom Power across all channels and you are afraid to use a Ribbon Microphone (unless it's Roswellite), then this is another reason to buy this microphone. This one of a kind feature is accessed by simply inserting the 9V battery and presto! There is no need for Phantom Power anymore.In conclusion, for ..., you can't go wrong with the C 1000 S. Its professional standard still remains for home studios or the professional. With a frequency range of 50 Hz 20 kHz, the AKG C 1000 S will impress you with its superb quality and ability to record drum overheads, acoustic guitars, brass, choirs, and more.My final saying: You can't go wrong with this microphone. I am a professional multi-engineer/producer using two of these for micing Hi-Hats, Overheads, Choirs, Orchestras, Acoustic Guitars, and more! ... More
It's a Swiss Army Mic
AKG C 1000 S Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Darren on Guitar Center
On/off switch, battery operation, two attachments for the capsule, This thing is a Swiss Army Mic with that AKG quality. I chose this over a bunch of other condensers in the store based on the sound alone. This picks up more ambient sound, which makes it great for micing a room or performance. I've recorded choirs, narration, shy vocalists, and guitars (very nice combined with a 57 for stereo guitars) with this mic. It's solid, big, and has a built in windscreen too. My only problems are that it's too pricey for me to get another one for some serious stereo recording, and the on switch is a little too recessed so some people have a tough time turning it on and off. ... More
For No-Budget Action Movies
AKG C 1000 S Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Screwdriver on Guitar Center
I used the AKG C 1000 S Condenser Microphone to pick up audio for an ultra-low budget action movie. It does the job. It is very rugged for a condenser mic. It takes a 9V battery, so you do not need to bring a powered mixer/phantom power source with you on location. Simply plug the mic into your DV camera.
Nothing touches it!!!
AKG C 1000 S Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by blue1music on Guitar Center
This is a great mic for the money.Yes neuman and other companies make great stuff,but for the money,this is a great mic for drum overheads,choirs,certian instruments as long as moniotors/feedback issues aren't a problem. I have 2 pairs of these.They work well for instrument recording too. They are also indestructible with rugged metal chasis and special mic clip to keep them securely attatched to your mounts.
Good sounding, versatile mic
AKG C1000 S Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by AuldWorks on B&H Photo Video
I have used the C1000S for both voice and instrument recording. It sounds particularly good when used with the hyper-cardioid adapter, which smooths out the high frequency response. Without the adapter, this mic is a bit on the bright side, though still very useable. I do not recommend use of the presence boost adapter in most situations. For close miked vocals, you need a good windscreen, as the C1000S pops easily. As it can be battery powered, it is well suited to field applications, or for use with equipment that lacks phantom power. The mic element is shock mounted, so there is less need for an external anti-shock mount with this mic than with many other mics. The C1000S is quiet, which makes it well suited to soft sources such as acoustic guitar. However, in my opinion it does not have quite enough headroom for close-miking of brass instruments like trumpet and trombone--they can overload it. ... More
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Why all the hate for the c1000s? Great mic!
AKG C1000 S Small Diaphragm Multipattern Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Bryan T. on Reverb
Bashing the C1000s is a sport over at Gearslutz, but these are great mics that have many uses. The trick in my experience is that placement is THE key. They were designed to let you take advantage of proximity effect. Find the low end thin on a source? Move in close. Now find that you've muddied the highs? Turn it slightly off-axis. I find that by playing with the placement, you can get great sounds on all kinds of sources. I have 15 great mics in my locker, and I find myself using the C1000s as often as any of them. There's a reason a lot of pros still keep these around! Ignore the haters and get creative with placement, and you can get a great mic at a bargain price. Just my $0.02! ... More
Excellent podium mic
AKG C1000 S Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Fletcher James on B&H Photo Video
We use this as a podum mic for spoken voice with PA, in hotel venues. We generally use wireless lavs on the principal talent, but the C1000S handles other people and also serves as backup. The hypercardioid insert provides an extra measure of resistance to feedback and ambient noise. This allows us to set it back a couple of inches further, which in turn provides more consistent level if the talent moves around a bit, and also discourages them from crowding the mic. Combined with a Sabine Feedback Exterminator, we can get adequate levels in almost any room, although sound-to-tape isn't nearly as dry as the sound coming from the lavs. Depending on the person speaking (especially with female voices) we sometimes need a bit of bass cut because the bass frequencies are enhanced by reflected sound from the podium surface. ... More
Not the best experience
AKG C1000 S Small Diaphragm Multipattern Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Job Y. on Reverb
Since 2014, This is the second AKG c1000 mic I have bought used on Reverb. The first one was advertised as excellent and was. The 2nd mic was advertised as excellent but was far from it. The foam inside the mic had dried out and feel out in a series of crumbs! The inside of the mic also seemed to have a bit of whitefish corrosion as if it had been exposed to excessive humidity. When I contacted the seller he seemed, at best, indifferent to even beginning to address that the mic was not in excellent shape. The mic does work, for now, and seems to sound consistent with my other c1000. I just wish that the seller had not advertised the mic as excellent, and CHARGE, as such when the mic was at best in GOOD shape. Thanks ... More
Great for acoustic instruments
AKG C 1000 S Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by BruceKap on Guitar Center
I have used these mics for years. They have a smooth warm top end for a condenser mic - so guitars, mandolin and fiddle sound excellent without any harsh top end response. They do not have a pronounced proximity effect and the volume drops of linearly, so they are forgiving of distance, and it's easy to control your volume by working the mic. My only complaint is that they do not fit a standard mic clip. So don't lose the supplied one.
Same as it ever was, almost.
AKG C1000 S Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by John on B&H Photo Video
Had one years ago, even tried taping the windscreen back on as it still provided a very decent sound. The improvements in the switch and changeover to AA batteries as well as the vocal attachment make it one of the most versatile mic's in my arsenal. Whether voice, amp drums or instruments, it provides clear concise and fully articulated recreation of the original source. You can find more expensive solutions but be hard pressed to find a better one.
Great versatile microphone
AKG C1000 S Small Diaphragm Multipattern Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by James S. on Reverb
I use this thing to mic acoustic guitars...wow! Its really surprisingly good, and easy to use. It comes with an attachment that will make it unidirectional. Its great for mic'ing any kind of acoustic instrument...probably an excellent vocal mic too; I haven't tried it for that yet though.
Crisp and Clear!
AKG C1000 S Small Diaphragm Multipattern Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Joe T. on Reverb
I own the earlier (9v) versions of this mic. Although I don't think the sound of the new ones has changed much. I love these - I own several - for micing instruments, overhead drums, booming dialogue indoors, and vocals for some voices. Even though I say crisp it evens out my baritone voice and does not sound thin.
Hypercool Hypercardioid
AKG C1000 S Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
IMHO, a great investment. Our house of worship needed hypercardioid mics for the choir to elimiate audio bleed from the musicians. We were able to boost gain without feedback and the voices came through loud and clear. We've used a numer of cardioid mics in the past but needed something to really narrow the focus of the voices. The AKG C 1000 S was the ticket!
I love them!
AKG C 1000 S Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Shamarr Blake on Guitar Center
I bought two of these AKG SDC's for Choir recording and when placed right, they reproduce very natural sounding choir parts! They also work for drum overheads, snare, and toms!
Instant Fat Sound
AKG C1000 S Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Albert on B&H Photo Video
Now this Mic is AWESOME considering its low price. Designed for voice recording and instruments. Gives you that FAT Sound you always wanted. The quality is about the same with more features. Shelf Filter and a (-10dB Cut). It now uses (2) AA Batteries - Finally! My only complaint? The Foam Windscreen is loose and can fall off. Who cares! This thing is great.
Great Microphones!
AKG C1000 S Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Bluegrass rules on B&H Photo Video
These are great stage and recording microphones. The versatility of using phantom power or 9 volt batteries make them great for on the road gigs using someone elses sound system. Wide pickup area means we can sing two or three to a mic easily.
The One Mic To Rule Them All
AKG C1000 S Small Diaphragm Multipattern Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Justin M. on Reverb
Absolutely LOVE The Swiss Army Mic! It's versatility makes it ideal for vocal work, guitar, drums, amps. As a consultant for audiobook narrators I've found it's small diaphragm and ability to go to a yper cardioid patter more forgiving than some large side address in non-ideal environments.
AKG C1000 S Small Diaphragm Multipattern Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Thomas E. on Reverb
These mics re very useful in areas that you need to pick up the brightness of something you are recording ,it is not really good for live performances buts excels on drum overheads and acoustic guitars
Excellent Mic
AKG C1000 S Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Cathy on B&H Photo Video
This is an excellent microphone for both vocals and acoustic instruments. The battery power gives you phantom power equivalent in situations that don't have phantom power. A great, versatile mic to have for traveling musicians who want to make sure they have a consistent excellent sound.
Fantastic drum mic
AKG C1000 S Small Diaphragm Multipattern Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Michael L. on Reverb
Blown away by how good these sound recording drums. Two of these and a kick mic and you can bluff some way more expensive drum production.
