AKG C1000s MKIV

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AKG C1000s MKIV
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AKG C1000s MkIV
Jon1161 08.09.2015
My first chance to try out the new version of this popular microphone. I have used all versions of this microphone since it's introduction, and this is the the best yet. Apart from the obvious colour change to the outer case the obvious operational differences from its predecessors are the change of battery type from the 9v PP3 to AA cells and the on/ off switch. I have always used these microphones in phantom power mode and have no experience of battery operation, but AA cells should provide a much longer operational period. The new large actuator for the on / off function now controls the microphone in phantom power mode as well as battery operation (this may catch older users out the first time). The switch is easier to use but is slightly confusing in its presentation. I just set it to ON and leave it there.

The un-obvious change is the provison of attenuator and bass-cut selector switches. These are hidden on the circuit board inside the metal wind shield. These greatly extend the versatility of the microphone.

I use the microphones in home studio and PA operation and I find them a good general purpose microphone with few vices. I use them for instrument microphones and they work well for strings, acoustic guitar, and also woodwind in the studio, without the hyper-cardioid adaptor. It is not advisable to use themicrophone for PA applications without this adpator fitted , as the pick up field is too wide and feedback issues may occur.

The negative side of the product is the carrying case. At times the C1000 has been supplied in either a plastic or metal box, with sutable foam inserts. My unit was supplied in the zipped carrying bag ( black now instead of blue). My experience of these bags is that the microphone is not well protected, the zip fails, and the presence and hyper- cardioid adpators are easily lost if not carried inside the microphone itself. ( I tend to fit the hyper-cardioid , and put the presence adaptor in the battery compartment as I don't use a battery)
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Good value.
Cardinalbroadcast. 11.02.2020
Used for choir recordings, music, video production and voice over.
Quite a wide cardioid pick-up, I have found that microphone placement is not too critical (which is good). Sensitivity range copes with unexpected peaks. I feel confident that I will get reliable recordings.
I like the general build quality and that it will run off AA batteries. There are two plastic inserts which change the performance. It will be easy to lose them and they need to be pushed into place, which is not ideal (screw fit would have been better).
I have found them excellent for female voices, maybe less of a full rounded sound than with other microphones, but that is very subjective (definition: based on, or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions, not facts.).
It is not a highly directional spot microphone or a small, discrete microphone. I haven't dropped mine yet, but they do seem robust.
Easy to use and live with in general. If you want a good all round microphone, then this seems excellent and in addition good value.
Recommend.
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A Great all rounder!
AndrewMurray 02.09.2019
The C1000s is a super multifunctional mic with various applications. I have been using it in a live setting, micing an acoustic piano in a church & it sounds absolutely great. It's also great for recording instruments such as acoustic guitar and drums. One of the best small diaphragm mics (not much) money can buy.
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Very GoodProduct
Sumod 27.05.2019
Its a very good product and worth for money. I have already recommend the product to my friends.
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Decent Condenser Mic
John658 12.01.2019
I found this mic to be pretty decent quality for the cost and in terms of sound. I was happy using this in a live situation.
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John T 06.07.2016
I bought this microphone to use as a second/third microphone while mostly recording acoustic guitars.

The mic is well built and has the nice feature of being able to use AA batteries.

The sound of this mic on its own is a bit bright for my liking, but when used with an acoustic with a built in pickup etc, it can get some very good results after a bit of adjustment.

Overall I think it is a pretty decent microphone for the money and would be more than adequate for somebody who wants to make a simple recording of an acoustic guitar.

I've also used it with other mics while recording a banjo and it was more than capable of getting a usable sound.
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