Equipment Review
Product Reviewed:
AKG C1000S Microphone
Made by: AKG
Cost: $200 USD
Submitted by Slider
Rating: 
Features:
A small diaphragm condenser microphone with normal cardioid polar pattern that switches to hypercardioid when using the polar adaptor. Frequency range of 50Hz to 20KHz. Maximum SPL of 137dB.
Technical Specifications:
What I liked:
This is a decent sounding condenser microphone for the money. It has done a good job on all my vocals, and and is an excellent choice when you dont have much money but want the clarity. Along with being able to be fed phantom power, it can take a battery and does have an on/off switch, which I think it very hand
What I didn't:
Having a small diaphragm, it does sound a little thin, and certainly doesnt sound as good as it's big brother the C414. I have not used the polar pattern changer so I can't comment on how it works. The on/off switch is a little recessed into the mic body, and so you really have to get your nail in there to turn it off.
User Tips:
Good for vocals and as overheads on drums.
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