Behringer C-1 Studio Condenser Microphone

by Behringer

Product Features

• Professional large-diaphragm condenser microphone for unsurpassed audio quality
• Ideal as main and support microphone for studio and live applications
• Exceptionally flat frequency response and ultra-high sound resolution
• Cardioid pickup pattern for outstanding sound source separation and feedback rejection
• Ultra low-noise transformerless FET input circuitry

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 7.1 x 3.2 inches ; 1.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000CZ0RLK
• Item model number: C-1
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #197 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #6 in Musical Instruments > Recording Equipment > Microphones > Condenser Microphones

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The C-1 is a cardioid condenser microphone designed to capture your sounds with incredible realism, sensitivity and accuracy. This condenser mic is an excellent choice for live and studio applications, and it's available at a price that will leave you with enough cash left over to secure other recording essentials.

Designed to capture your sounds with incredible realism, sensitivity and accuracy. Click to enlarge.

Includes rugged foam-padded carrying case and swivel mount.

View polar pattern and frequency response. Click to enlarge.

What is a Condenser Mic?
Condenser microphones are the ideal choice for capturing vocals and acoustic instruments. They're the primary type of microphone used in recording studios and radio stations. They are capable of capturing much more detail than dynamic microphones because of their wider, flatter frequency response. Another difference between condenser and dynamic mics is that they contain active circuitry that requires phantom power (+48 V DC) for operation. You can power them from any phantom power equipped BEHRINGER XENYX mixer, plus enjoy the benefits of our state-of-the-art XENYX mic preamps.

Why the C-1?
The C-1 is an affordable, high-quality way to put this essential studio tool to work for you. Thanks to its cardioid (heart-shaped) pattern, the C-1 microphone picks up your source signal while rejecting off-axis sounds that can ruin an otherwise perfect recording. With its pressure-gradient, shock-mounted transducer and gold-plated XLR output, the C-1 is very neutral sounding and truly delivers on the promise of noise-free transmission.

With its exceptionally flat frequency response and ultra-high sound resolution, it's perfect for perfect for acoustic instruments, overhead, piano, and plenty more.

Built to Last
The C-1 is built to be your go-to condenser mic for years to come. Its tough, die-cast body can withstand all the rigors of bleary-eyed late-night recording marathons. And with its rugged foam-padded carrying case, it travels in safety and style. We also included a swivel stand mount so it can be affixed to your studio's mic stands.

C-1 Specs

• Transducer Type: Condenser, 16 mm
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Connection: Gold-plated balanced XLR connector
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: -33 +/- 2 dBV (0 dBV = 1 V/Pa)
• Frequency Response: 40 Hz - 20 kHz
• Max. SPL (1% THD @ 1 kHz): 136 dB
• Nominal Impedance: 100 ohms
• Load Impedance: >1 kohms
• Supply Voltage: +36 - 52 V
• Supply Current: 2.5 mA
• Dimensions: Shaft: 54 mm, length: 169 mm
• Weight: Approximately 0.45 kg

What's in the Box
Behringer C-1 Studio Condenser Microphone, Carrying Case, User's Manual

Product Description

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Value, August 18, 2006

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M. Christiansen (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This thing is killer; throw in a pop filter and some sort of stand and you have an amazingly pro setup for not much. If like me you have tried using a different type of mic (like a standard dynamic mic) to record normal accoustic sounds like voice or non-amplified instruments, this thing will be way, way better. I can't compare directly to other condenser mics but do not perceive any fundamental drawbacks with this one, which is amazing given the price.

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great mic for the price!, October 16, 2008

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Jose Martinez "Jose Pablo Martinez" (Montevideo, URUGUAY) - See all my reviews
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First things first: I'm a working musician and I live in the REAL WORLD. I can't afford a $4000 Neumann but I wanted a moderately priced good quality condenser microphone. I record audio to my computer through a Behringer Xenix 1202FX mixer (which is great!) and an M-Audio Audiophile 2496 sound card. I thought it was time to give this Behringer mic a shot and, you know what?, it works like a charm! I know a Neumann may catch a fly's fart in mid air, but I'm pretty satisfied with this cheap beauty. I have recorded proof of what I say: crisp clear voice recordings, accurate reproduction of instruments. Beautiful. You can't go wrong with this one.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than I Imagined, September 28, 2008

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Milcka Carrera "Studio Owl" (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) - See all my reviews
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I Bought this Mic for a Recording Studio. In that time i had a very low budget so I only could afford these. But my surprise is that is a veeeery good Mic for recording purposes. It captures with brightness everything that goes on in the vocal room. I even tried it in my bedroom, and nearby the state put a Amusement park, and the voices, the screaming and the sounds of the machines that were not perceived by bear ear, it was recorded clearly. I totally recommend this item, specially if you have a low budget for your recording studio. If you can pay more, you could by a better-performance Condenser Mic, but for low budgets? This is the one...