The Swiss Army Knife of microphones, every studio or live P.A setup should have some of these.
The updated version of the C1000 S multipurpose small-diaphragm condenser microphone is very popular for its versatility. It is suitable for recording and live-sound applications as well as for broadcast and video productions. Its gold sputtered capsule housing makes the microphone extremely rugged against humidity. If no phantom power is available, the C1000 S can be powered by two standard AA batteries for up to 120 hours. More versatile than ever before, the new C1000 S features a bass-cut switch and a switchable -10 dB pad.

• The polar pattern can quickly be switched from cardioid to hyper-cardioid. Three different frequency settings are adding more clarity to speech and instrument sounds.
• Gold sputtered microphone capsule and XLR pins give high immunity against humidity
• Powered by internal AA batteries or by phantom power for use with any equipment and every application
• Bass cut and -10 dB switchable for amazing versatility in every situation
• Presence boost adapter provides three frequency settings for different sound sources
• Unique polar pattern converter allows the microphone to be switched from cardioid to hyper-cardioid

Technical Specs.

• Audio Frequency bandwidth     50 to 20000 Hz
• Sensitivity     6 mV/Pa
• Equivalent Noise Level     21 dB-A
• Signal to Noise     73 dB-A
• Preattenuation Pad     10 dB
• Bass Cut Filter     80 Hz
• Electrical Impedance     200 Ohms
• Recommended Load Impedance     2000 Ohms