AKG C1000s MKIV

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AKG C1000s MKIV

AKG

C1000s MKIV

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 314903
Brand: AKG
Model: C1000s MKIV
Price: $169.40

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The C1000s MKIV is a surprisingly capable mic for the price. It’s a great choice for singer-songwriters or anyone needing a detailed, portable acoustic instrument mic—especially for capturing fingerstyle or more nuanced playing. The included PPC system gives it a bit more flexibility than you'd expect at this level.

Product Description

  • AKG C1000s MKIV
  • Condenser Microphone
  • Cardioid/ hyper cardioid (changeable with PPC)
  • Operates with 48V phantom power or 2x 1.5 V AA battery
  • Switch with battery LED
  • Plug on HF shelf with PB-1000
  • Frequency range: 50 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Electric impedance: 200 Ohm
  • Sensitivity: 6 mV/ Pa (-44 dBV)
  • Max. SPL: 137 dB
  • Diameter: 34 mm
  • Length: 220 mm
  • Weight: 275 g
  • Colour: black
  • Incl. transport bag
  • wind shield and clamp
PROS
  • • Excellent transient response for detailed acoustic recordings
  • • Versatile PPC system allows for tailored pickup patterns
  • • Battery power offers portability for location recording
  • • Solid construction feels durable for gigging and studio use
CONS
  • • Can be overly sensitive, requiring careful gain staging
  • • Cardioid pattern might feel restrictive for some applications
  • • Limited low-frequency response compared to higher-end mics

Product Video

Key Features

Mic Type Condenser
Polar Pattern Cardioid/hyper cardioid (switchable)
Frequency Range 50 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity 6 mV/Pa (-44 dBV)
Mounting Clamp
Weight 275 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s not a dramatic transformation, but shifting to hypercardioid tightens the pickup pattern, reducing room noise and focusing on the sound source.
Like all condensers, it can be prone to feedback, but careful EQ and gain staging can usually mitigate this – the cardioid pattern helps.
It won't match the absolute transparency of a Neumann or Schoeps, but it gets remarkably close, offering a great value for the performance.

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