AKG C1000S - Detailed Review and Microphone Comparisons

Are you looking for one microphone that provides quality recordings of acoustic instruments, amp cabinets, and vocals? The C1000S is a studio favorite for a reason...

My review of the AKG C1000S includes:
- Unprocessed audio with an interface and outboard preamp
- Voiceover
- Microphone Comparisons
- Working distance, physical tests, and controls
- Guitar and bass amp cabinet recordings including frequency analysis and comparison to the Shure SM57
- Percussion instruments
- Build quality assessment and features
- Processed audio demonstration with plugins and outboard gear

This review includes the information you need to decide if the C1000S is for you.

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Do This First:

To get the most out of your recording or streaming space, I recommend sound treatment including acoustic absorption panels. This is the single biggest way to improve your audio before investing in other gear. You can make your own, or I highly recommend GIK Acoustics as they manufacture some of the best quality panels available at an excellent value.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
00:43 Onboard Controls, Battery Compartment, Capsule
01:34 Unprocessed Audio with Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 - Working Distance
02:13 Percussion Instrument Tests
03:00 Spoken Word - Plosives
03:24 Overhead Boom Application
03:49 AKG C1000S vs AKG P170
04:39 AKG C1000S vs Audio-Technica AT2021
05:17 AKG C1000S vs MXL606
05:54 AKG C1000S vs Rode M3
06:36 Unprocessed with Universal Audio 710 Outboard Preamp
07:28 Guitar Amp Recordings vs Shure SM57 (Rock)
08:23 Guitar Amp Recordings vs Shure SM57 (Blues)
09:58 Bass Amp Recordings vs Shure SM57
11:24 Phantom Power Tests 48V, 12V, Onboard Batteries
12:27 Internal Shockmount - Handling Noise Test vs High Pass Filter
13:04 Polar Patterns
14:05 Voiceover Processed with Plugins
14:35 Voiceover Processed with Outboard Gear
14:59 Build Quality Assessment
15:27 Key Features and Specification
15:51 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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[askdrtk]

To my ears, the C1000S has a pleasing full character on most sources...not overly bright / brittle, but also not lacking detail. I would say this mic offers good value if you need to record a variety of sources. There is a lot of choice in this category, but the C1000S is definitely work looking at.

[yawnny]

This is an absolutely fantastic review. The testing, the scenarios such as distance and boom-style, etc. Covered everything and jumped right into it. Amazing work.

[billyashida]

just the comparison I was looking for, well presented and tested information thankyou

[christiannilsen]

Never seen Cabasa played like that hehe. Great review I have the mic and it seem great (never tried it yet!)

[fishpotpete]

I bought a used one years ago and have used it for amps, vocals and voice overs. It's been a great mic for everything. But lately I was wondering if I've been missing something just because it's the one I use all the time. Thanks for confirming that this is probably one to just stick with and be happy 🙂

[johnheiser]

Great review. Just checked my local music store and it is $120 off. Im on my way before they all go.

[mrrgstuff]

Interesting to hear it for voice. I bought a P170 recently (my first decent mic), as an overhead mic, and although I know its not really designed for voice, I am very pleased with how it sounds. Now I had planned to move it around, depending on where I was filming, however unexpectedly today I found and bought a working c1000s very cheaply. I did wonder if it might sound the same as the P170, and even on headphones I can't tell the 2 apart, in your video, whereas the other makes of mic do sound different. Should save me a lot of trouble moving things around. Thanks 😀 👍

[thedigitalguru]

Any chance you will review the Rode NT3 mic? Would be nice to hear the NT3 compared to the M3 and the AKG C1000S.

[danhule]

ive recorded whole albums with this microphone

[TheGurner]

I would love to know how these compare to the WA-84 from Warm Audio, and the UAD SP-1 pair - looking for drum overheads in a smallish mostly wood room, music a bit like The Jam, Sex Pistols, Green Day

[ramencurry]

If possible do a presentation of a ribbon mic

[GiorgiLobzhana]

Which is better for vocals this AKG C1000s vs Rode m3 ? And for acoustic instruments?