The AKG c1000s - 1986 to present (2023)

The History and description of the 6 possible AKG c1000s models/versions you may own, or find while shopping used.

[apislapis]

Back in 2007-2009 we used two of the mk II version as drum overheads when recording at college, so I've always had a soft spot for the C1000S. It's great that you take so much trouble to double check your facts for accuracy, therefore liked and subbed. Many thanks.

[cdnaudioguy]

I just learned of the C1000S yesterday as I am about to embark on some video production. I've seen MKII or LED versions online. This helped explain the basic differences quite clearly. Thank you!

[GRJLS.]

Thanks for this thorough view of this amazing mic. 👌

[ViennaMandolin]

Great video! I bought a C 1000 original series new in the 90ies and used it for live vocals quite a bit. Still use it, its a workhorse and the polar pattern adapter and battery mode do come in handy every now and then!

[davidhart]

Great video, answered all my questions. Thank you

[BaldocksCo]

Awesome and informative video, thank you!

[josiahberry]

I have 2 C1000S' that were bought new sometime around 2005, which is the 2nd generation of them. Is it worth getting today's model that now has a gold plated capsule? Do they sound any different? The ones I have now do not have any issues.

[PseudoBread]

I own 2 B MKII's.
I can't imagen capturing audio without them. I use them for most applications, from recording instruments to streaming audio.
The C100s is a workhorse mic. Thanks for the history of these wonderful microphones

[mrrgstuff]

Very interesting video. Picked one of these up today very cheaply. Think it is an Austrian made LED model. Haven't actually got the LED to work yet, but the mic works fine on phantom power. Thanks 😀 👍

[mochachinoz]

Great detailed video ! why is the silver edition more sought after or more expensive ?

[meistudiony]

Great video as always! Question... is the capsule mount on all 4 versions the same? I have the mkii version and mine was a rubber like fitting that went over a round, very short "T" shaped extrusion from the plastic battery housing part. When i was doing my video I ran into a lot of the same bad info on the mic... hope i didn't reiterate any of it. The mic hacks one was particularly confusing since I KNEW that the original was black with the green ring. Not sure if you bumped into the guy that was cutting the head baskets down in your research, but that was painful to watch. Any time i mod something, i try to make it so the mod is at minimum reversible (so if you dont like it you can always go back to square one). Keep bein awesome!

[sanmaran]

I have the C1000…Seldom use it…May get it out for a re-listen…….a very well made microphone….I purchased it used, so not sure of the year……thanks

[ivanvicente]

Does anyone have the schematics for the v2.2?? I am trying to do the bass boost mod and I can't find it. Thanks in advance!!

[lemmacdougall]

I have 3 of the C 1000s mark IV' . i use them in a home studio setup. i think they're really good and versatile . one of them makes a thumping sound now and is unuseable. too expensive to fix. i would not buy used ones in the future and would encourage anyone to use these in a home studio. if you're only using at the home studio level they are great in my opinion.