AKG C1000S - Adequate Mic for my Purpose?

[fin13]

Hi guys!

I am going to be starting a Podcast very soon, and I wanted your advice.


Several years ago, on this forum, I researched that the AKG C 1000 S was a great condenser mic for recording audio comedy bits that I was making at the time.


However, now I'm doing a Podcast, and I know there are new models out there, left, right and center.


Is this mic adequate for my purposes?


Any help would be great!

Thanks.
Jenny

 

[Big Kenny]

If you have another option , take it!

 

[SouthSIDE Glen]

Jen,

Nothing wrong with the AKG. It'll work fine for your podcasts.

If you want to look at what is one of the (but not the only) de facto standards used in radio broadcasting - from Rush Limbaugh to Prarie Home Companion - take a look at the ElectroVoice RE-20.

G.

 

[fin13]

Hi guys!

SouthSIDE Glen - cool, thanks for the advice, I'll look in to that!

Big Kenny - So helpful and thorough


Anyone else have any opinions on my present mic?


Thanks guys!
Jenny

 

[kojdogg]

it's a microphone and it would be adequate in that it will capture sound. if you're going for more "industry standard" audio quality, the re-20 like southside mentioned, or one of the other standard usual suspect broadcast dynamics would probably be good choices as well-- the shure sm-7b or heil sound pr-40. neumann also has the bcm-series broadcast mics-- one dynamic and one condenser.
why not try it out and see if you like the results or not? if you don't you might be able to comment specifically on what is lacking, or post mp3's and ask for comments on them.

 

[kojdogg]

also do you have the other things you'll need-- a preamp, interface, perhaps a limiter?

 

[Big Kenny]

You want thorough... It was the first mic I bought and the first mic I sold.
It is weak and grainy and thin and doesn't make anything sound good. A CAD m177 will sound better at less than half the price.

 

[XLR]

So helpful and thorough

Sarcasm... Hmmm. His answer summarizes concisely what many owners of the C1000 at HR have said about the mic.

http://www.homerecording.com/bbs/search.php?

 

[homestudioguy]

Hi guys!I am going to be starting a Podcast very soon, and I wanted your advice. Several years ago, on this forum, I researched that the AKG C 1000 S was a great condenser mic for recording audio comedy bits that I was making at the time. However, now I'm doing a Podcast, and I know there are new models out there, left, right and center.
Is this mic adequate for my purposes?
Any help would be great!
Thanks.
Jenny

If you already own it and are watching your budget, the C-1000S is a fine microphone for what you will be using it for. Some light compression might be advised and you can easily use your EQ to enhance or subtract as needed for your own sonic signature. HOWEVER! If you have some cash to spare and want something a little more appropriate for this medium, their are others such as the RE-20 or the SM-7 or the Heil PR40, and many others that you should consider. Test each one to find what makes you sound best!
What is your current set-up ie what equipment are you using to PODCAST with now?

 

[RAK]

Personally, I think the C1000 would be perfectly fine for your podcasting purposes. Especially since you already own it. I guess it depends on what you really want out of your podcast, and what's the ultimate medium for it. I would start with it, and if you find that you don't like the quality of your voice, and feel it's too thin or something, then maybe look into the other "standard broadcast" mics that have been mentioned.

 

[giraffe]

get the heil.
probably impossible to beat for the price.
pr30 being the best for what you want, but the pr 10 would also be better than the c1000.

here
www.oktava.com

 

[Robert D]

The C1000 is like AKG's Iraq war......... everyone knows it was a bad idea, but no one want's to admit it, so year after year it goes on.
Maybe if you stick a big foam thingie on it, it will have found a use in life. But if you're looking for that big broadcast voice sound, I doubt it will deliver.

 

[TragikRemix]

a lot of people online dislike the c1000. i think its a decent mic, for a lot of applications. its not the best but, then again what is..

 

[Han]

There must be a lot of discussion about the C1000, try the search knob.

Having that said, the C1000 isn't a great mic, but it isn't as bad as some say here.

It's a decent mic for horns, for snare and toms, percussion, distorted guitar, bass amp and it sure will do a decent job on your podcast. Be sure to use a popcap though.

 

[flatfinger]

What I want to know is how, considering the rap that this mic gets, how does AGK manage to keep the price from falling?? they were $200 in 2000 and still remain around two bills . How do they do that ????

 

[Nick98338]

Because... even though the mic might not be well thought of here.. it is quite popular among some others out there. I have met several acoustic guitar players who absolutely love this mic for stage use.

 

[pohaku]

And because it is one of relatively few condenser mics out there that will run off an internal battery rather than requiring external phantom power.

 

[tdukex]

If you have another option , take it!

That is the best advice you will receive.

 

[AGCurry]

And because it is one of relatively few condenser mics out there that will run off an internal battery rather than requiring external phantom power.

Bingo.

Actually, it was the first condensor mic I ever bought. It's not bad at all for live, non-rock-and-roll use IF feedback is not a issue.

 

[MCI2424]

Hi guys!

I am going to be starting a Podcast very soon, and I wanted your advice.


Several years ago, on this forum, I researched that the AKG C 1000 S was a great condenser mic for recording audio comedy bits that I was making at the time.


However, now I'm doing a Podcast, and I know there are new models out there, left, right and center.


Is this mic adequate for my purposes?


Any help would be great!

Thanks.
Jenny

a gawdawefull mic to be sure. Try an AKG 414.