THE SWISS ARMY KNIFE OF MICROPHONES!

The AKG C1000S is a versatile and reliable small-diaphragm condenser microphone, widely valued for its adaptability across countless audio applications. Now in its fourth edition, it has earned its status as an “evergreen classic” thanks to its flexibility and solid performance in virtually any environment.

Whether you're recording vocals or instruments in the studio, using it for broadcast or podcasting, or capturing high-quality sound for school vlogging, the C1000S delivers clear, accurate audio. Its strengths extend beyond studio work—it’s equally at home on stage, in ENG/EFP field production, and in video shoots where portability and durability are essential.

The gold-sputtered capsule housing provides excellent resistance to humidity, and when phantom power isn’t available, the C1000S can run on two standard AA alkaline batteries for up to 120 hours.

For added versatility, the microphone includes a bass-cut filter to reduce unwanted low frequencies, a switchable -10 dB pad for handling loud sources, and an easily selectable cardioid or hyper-cardioid polar pattern. Three presence-boost settings offer additional flexibility for tailoring the sound to different sources.