Description
HIRE – AKG C1000 S Condenser Microphone (Melbourne)
Versatile, road‑ready condenser for stage and studio. The AKG C1000 S is a small‑diaphragm condenser mic that shines on acoustic instruments, drum overheads, choirs and spoken word — and it can run on phantom power or internal battery, making it super flexible on location.
Key Features
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Small‑diaphragm condenser microphone for instruments and voice
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Cardioid pickup pattern (with optional hypercardioid adapter on many units) for focused capture
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Battery or phantom powered: use 48 V phantom, or run on internal battery where phantom isn’t available
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Rugged metal body built for live sound, broadcast and field recording
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Excellent all‑rounder for acoustic, percussion, choir and speech
Perfect For
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Acoustic guitar, mandolin, strings & folk instruments
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Drum overheads, hi‑hats & percussion
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Choirs, ensembles & room miking
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Lecterns, conference tables and location work
What’s Included (per mic)
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AKG C1000 S condenser microphone
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Mic clip and thread adapter
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Windshield (where available)
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Zippered pouch or protective case
If you specifically need battery operation, let us know so we can confirm and prep the mic accordingly.
Popular Add‑Ons
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Matched pair (2× C1000 S) for stereo overheads or acoustic recording
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Mic stands: Tall and short boom stands
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Backline: Acoustic instruments, pianos, drum kits and DI boxes
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Full PA/recording packages: Mixers, interfaces, speakers, monitors and engineer
Tech Specs (Essentials)
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Type: Small‑diaphragm condenser microphone
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Pattern: Cardioid (hypercardioid adapter available on some units)
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Applications: Acoustic instruments, overheads, choirs, speech & room miking
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Connection: Standard 3‑pin XLR
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Power: 48 V phantom or internal battery (model/stock‑dependent)
Need exact frequency response, sensitivity, max SPL and polar plots? We’ll provide the full AKG C1000 S datasheet on request.
Delivery & Setup
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Melbourne metro same‑day delivery available (subject to schedule)
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Bump‑in/bump‑out and sound‑check on request
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Can be supplied as part of an acoustic, orchestral, drum or full band package
Requirements
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Mixer, audio interface or stagebox with XLR mic input
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Phantom power or battery operation as agreed
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PA, monitor or recording system to connect to
Why Hire from Concert AV
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Well‑maintained microphones tested and cleaned before every job
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Experienced audio techs who understand acoustic, choir & overhead miking
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Flexible logistics: delivery, setup, live support
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Trusted by venues, schools & production companies across Melbourne
Ready to book the AKG C1000 S? Tell us your date, venue/suburb, number of mics required and whether you need stands, backline or full PA.