The AKG C1000S is a robust microphone powered via phantom power or internal 9V battery. Ideal for drum overhead use, acoustic instruments, recording choirs and ensembles (in pairs), and speech. The pickup pattern can be adjusted from cardioid to hypercardioid with the PPC1000 shield mounted on the capsule.

Features
On/Off switch. Studio quality even when powered by a battery.
Excellent vocal microphone works perfectly even from a greater distance, e.g. for picking up choirs and so on.
Outstanding performance when used for instruments. Ideal for home recording applications. A special converter (PPC 1000) turns the microphone characteristics from cardioid into hypercardioid, if it is mounted on the mic top.This microphone can also be used for a variety of studio applications.