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AKG C 1000 S
Photo: AKG, from its catalog (Recording Hacks copy), p. 1.

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AKG C 1000 S

End-address small-diaphragm electret condenser, cardioid or hypercardioid (with the PPC 1000 converter), powered by phantom or an internal 9 V battery

Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.

Type
Condenser (electret)
Pattern
Cardioid / hypercardioid
Sensitivity
−44 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
21 dB(A)
Max SPL
137 dB SPL
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
50 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the catalog (Recording Hacks copy), p. 2. Leaflet, "Top chart: Cardioid"; dashed line marked "1 cm" (near field, showing the proximity effect).

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the manual (Recording Hacks copy), p. 25. Manual, "Polar Diagram (Cardioid)"; AKG split plot, 0° at the bottom; 125-1000 Hz on the left half, 2-16 kHz on the right; rings every 5 dB (labels -20, -10, 0). Measuring conditions not stated. Approximate reading error up to about 1 dB.

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All specs

From the manual (Recording Hacks copy)
Sensitivity−44 dBV/Pa (6 mV/Pa). "6 mV/Pa (-44 dBV)".p. 25
Self-noise21 dB(A); also 32 dB(A), CCIR 468-3. The 2001 application note gives 19 dB(A).
Max SPL137 dB SPL, 1% THD. "Max. SPL for 1% THD: 137 dB". The 2001 application note gives 137 dB for 0.5% THD.
Signal-to-noise ratio73 dB, A-weighted
Output impedance200 ohm
Rated load impedance2000 ohm, minimum, recommended. "≥2000 ohms".
Rated frequency range50 Hz to 20 kHz
Poweringphantom 9 to 52 V (IEC 61938) or internal 9 V battery. The leaflet: "9-52 V phantom power in accordance with DIN 45596 or internal 9 V battery (6F 22)". It switches to phantom power by itself when phantom is present (p. 17).
Current draw2 mA, approx.
ConnectorXLR-3 male (pin 2 hot). Pin 1 ground, pin 2 audio (in phase), pin 3 audio (p. 17).
Weight320 g, net. Shipping weight 650 g.
Dimensions34 × 220 mm. Diameter × length.
PB 1000 presence boost adapterRaises the sensitivity by about 5 dB between 5 and 9 kHzp. 16
BATT CHECK LEDFlashes briefly at switch-on with a good battery; stays lit when about 60 minutes of battery life are left; dark on phantom power
On/off switchRecessed, to save the battery
BodySolid aluminium shaft, screw-on brass front tube, stainless steel mesh cap; capsule in an elastic mount
FinishMatte silver enamelp. 25
From the catalog (Recording Hacks copy)
Supplied accessoriesW 1000 windscreen; SA 63 stand adapter; PPC 1000 polar pattern converter; PB 1000 presence boost adapter; bag. "Standard accessories: W 1000, SA 63, PPC 1000, PB 1000, microphone bag". The manual's packing list shows an H 63 and a carrying case (p. 15).p. 2
Optional accessoriesB 18, MK 9/10, PF 80
Item number2331 Z 0007
PatentsAT 385.386 / US 4.790.021; AT 392.182 / DE 4.021.661
From the service rh
CapsuleCE33 back-electret capsule in an elastic suspensionp. 2
From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy)
SuccessorThe 2012 C1000 S (MkIV) runs on two AA batteries and adds a 0/-10 dB pad and an 80 Hz bass cutp. 2

Documents

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