If no phantom power is available, the mic can be powered by a standard 9 V battery, making it perfect for mobile use. With its new battery monitoring electronics, the C 1000 S now features a reliable LED warning light. The red LED above the the microphone switch lights up when the remaining battery life falls below 45 minutes. The polar pattern can quickly be switched from cardioid to hypercardioid simply by attaching the PPC 1000 Polar Pattern Converter provided to the microphone capsule. The PB 1000 Presence Boost Adapter also supplied with the C 1000 S adds 3 to 5 dB of high-end enhancement between 5 and 9 kHz, improving clarity of speech and adding definition to instrument sounds.

Specifitcations

Polar pattern cardioid, or hypercardioid (with PPC 1000 attached)
Frequency range 50 to 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity 6 mV/Pa (-44 dBV)
Max. SPL 137 dB (k=1%)
Equivalent noise level (CCIR 468-3) 32 dB
Equivalent noise level 21 dB-A
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted) 73 dB
Impedance 200 ohms
Recommended load impedance >=2.000 ohms
Supply voltage 9 to 52 V phantom power to DIN 45596 or internal 9 V battery (6F 22)
Current consumption approx. 2 mA
Connector 3-pin XLR
Finish matte silver enamel
Net weight 320 g / 11.3 oz.
Shipping weight 650 g / 1.4 lbs.
Patent(s) Electrode support for condenser transducer (Patent no. AT 392.182, DE 4.021.661)