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BEHRINGER STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES C-2
2 Matched Studio Condenser Microphones
- 2 matched condenser microphones for stereo studio recording and live applications
- Ideal as main and support microphones for studio and live applications
- Cardioid pickup pattern for effective feedback elimination
- Low-mass diaphragm for ultra-wide frequency response and ultimate sound reproduction
- Switchable low-frequency roll-off and input attenuation
- Ultra low-noise transformerless FET input eliminates low-frequency distortion
- Ultra-rugged construction with metal die-cast body
- Gold-plated 3-pin XLR connector for highest signal integrity
Our C-2 microphones are built to capture the performance of a choir, piano or any other vocal or acoustic sound source to provide a beautiful true-to-life sound. Sold in perfectly matched pairs, these condenser mics are outstanding in both live and studio applications.
What is a Condenser Microphone?
A condenser mic is the ideal choice for capturing vocals or acoustic instruments, either in live or recording settings. By their very nature, condenser microphones are much more sensitive than dynamic microphones, enabling them to pick-up even the subtlest of signals. Thanks to their cardioid (heart-shaped) pattern, C-2 microphones pick up your source signal while rejecting off-axis sounds that can ruin an otherwise perfect recording.
Another difference between condenser and dynamic mics is 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.
Sound That Astounds
Every stitch of these mics is designed to deliver beautiful sound. Beginning with the gold-plated 3-pin XLR connector, you get the highest signal integrity.
Once connected to your system, you'll notice these twin pro-caliber microphones have a 4 dB boost in the 1 kHz - 8 kHz range. For those of you new to condenser mics, this basically means you'll get a slightly brighter sound that will give the perfect shape to cymbals and overhead miking. Acoustic pianos and choirs also benefit greatly from this type of frequency response.
Excellent Source Isolation
The cardioid pickup pattern provides unparalleled sound source separation and feedback rejection. C-2 mics contain ultra low-noise transformerless FET input circuitry that can handle extreme dynamics with a maximum sound pressure level of 136 dB. So even if the featured performer at your next recording session or live show happens to be a revved-up jet engine, this workhorse mic will not distort!
Our C-2 mics also feature a low-frequency rolloff switch to eliminate infrasonics (mic handling noise, sound created by creaky stages), as well as a switchable -10 dB input pad to accommodate hot signals, such as a really loud vocalist or overzealous cellist.
Value
The C-2 mics not only sound great, they come packed with custom stand adapters, windscreens, a stereo bar for mounting both mics in stereo alignment, and a transport case. As soon as you take them out of the box, these mics are ready to become a mind-blowing addition to your sound arsenal. Check them out at a BEHRINGER dealer near you.
Konstantin "Costa" Konstantinou
Reviewed in Germany on January 15, 2025
... das Ergebnis ist der Hammer!Kaufentscheidung:Hab nach einem möglichst kurzen Kleinmembran-Mikrofon gesucht, um es an einer Canon C70 als Aufsteckmikrofon für Umgebungsgeräusche im Dokumentarbetrieb (bzw. als Referenz zum Synchronisieren mehrerer Kameras) zu verwenden. Das Sony ECM-XM1 Richtrohr, das ich auf meinen C200/C300 Kameras verwende war mir einfach zu groß für die kleine Kamera. Außerdem bin ich mit dem Ergebnis so eines Shotgunmikrofons schon lange unzufrieden, da (vor allem in kleinen Innenräumen) ein sehr halliger Ton aufgenommen wird, und ich die Richtwirkung eigentlich nicht brauche. Ein Kleinmembran-Mikrofon mit Nieren-Charakteristik sollte zwar etwas weniger Lautstärke, aber dafür weniger Hall liefern. Also hab ich mir die letzten 3 Wochen alles an Youtube Videos zu dem Thema reingezogen, was ich finden konnte - Ergebnis: Ich bin jetzt Profi was den Vergleich zwischen 1 Million verschiedener Mikros betrifft - hab aber nach wie vor keine Ahnung ob meine Idee funktionieren könnte. Also hab ich einfach das allergünstigste Angebot (von einer bekannte Marke) gekauft, dass Amazon im Angebot hatte - das Behringer C-2 im Doppelpack für Stereoaufnahmen.Erster Eindruck:Die Mikros fühlen sich wertig an, das Zubehör wirkt brauchbar. Mehr gibts da nicht zu sagen.Erster Test:Hab eines der beiden Mikros an den XLR-Eingang 1 gehängt, das alte Sony an Eingang 2. Dann bin ich von der Kamera weg, hin und her und um die Kamera rum gelaufen und hab vor mich hingesprochen. Und dann hab ich mir das Ergebnis angehört. Ja, das Behringer ist erwartungsgemäß etwas leiser, dafür um so viel klarer im Ton, weniger Hall und (damit hatte ich gar nicht gerechnet) es hat auch eindeutig weniger Grundrauschen!Zweiter Test:Also hab ich das C-2 an einer Tonangel befestigt und etwa 30 cm über meinen Kopf platziert. Als Vergleich hab ich diesmal meine Sennheiser G3 Funkstrecke mit ME2 Lavalliermikrofon an den zweiten Eingang gehängt. Was soll ich sagen? Klar, das Lavallier klingt voller (da näher an der Audioquelle) aber das C-2 klingt erstaunlich gut. Würde ich glaub ich in manchen Situationen sogar dem Anstecken vorziehen.Dritter Test:Jetzt, wo ich schon so in Fahrt war, hab ich auch noch das Rode NTG4+ Shotgun auf die Angel montiert, und mit dem C-2 verglichen. Eindeutiger Gewinner - das C-2 (wobei man dazu sagen muss, im Freien, würde das NTG wegen seiner sehr gerichteten Bauart wieder die besserer Wahl sein).Fazit:Für € 56,- ein Paar Kleinmembran-Mikrofone zu bekommen, die diese Qualität liefern ist unglaublich! Ja, es gibt garantiert Mikros mit besserem Klang, aber allein der Schritt hin zu einem "brauchbaren" Kleinmembran war ein Sprung nach Vorne! Jetzt bin ich gespannt, wie groß der Unterschied zu einem € 100,- oder € 200,- Mikrofon ist (oder zu einem € 2.000,- Shoeps ;-) )
kaska barcz
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2024
For the price these are unbeatable, seriously.60 bucks and the only possible negative to these mics is the little bit of self noise and that's NOT something to complain about when you're getting TWO mics like this for so cheap.The sound quality (apart from the light hiss) is crystal clear, the attenuators make these work when you plug them straight into a camcorder (I used them with the Canon XA-10 XLR inputs) to prevent line overdrive. The mounting rail works perfectly and there's really nothing I can find that is actually bad about these mics other than the audiophile's old nemesis, the self noise. And even that isn't bad, it's trivial and I could care less about it.Get them if you want something cheap to bring out into the field!(edit along with correcting a typo)Forgot to mention that if you put these on the mounting rail and point them out at a 45 degree angle you can get near binaural sound (of course with the slight noise, whatever) and the sound is very natural.
Iván Hernández
Reviewed in Mexico on December 12, 2024
Funcionan perfecto, capturan los instrumentos con gran claridad y nitidez.Hasta el momento no han generado interferencias o metido ruido, esos si captan corrientes de aire muy facil y otros ruidos, hay que usar el windscreen o tenerlos alejados de otras fuentes de sonido. Ideales para estudio.Los materiales se sienten de buena calidad y no se aprecian defectos aparentes. Volveria a comprar.
Adrian
Reviewed in Australia on January 9, 2024
So far so good. Haven’t used them much yet but they seem to do what I need them for. Good quality for the price.
Yancy bonotano
Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on August 21, 2023
For the price is very practical
KenZ
Reviewed in Japan on August 13, 2023
まさに今、舞台のフットマイクに使用してますHighが若干多めにエアコンの音を拾っている感じですが、EQで処理したら問題無いレベルです金額以上の効果を発揮してると思いますいい感じに集音出来ていますコスパを考えたら最高だと思います勿論、高額のマイクと比較したら質は劣りますが、使い方を工夫すれば、使える代物ですね
Heather
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2019
This set of microphones is unbelievable for the price. It’s almost embarrassing how good they are. These are the cheapest microphones I’ve ever bought, yet they easily match mics three or four times the price. The sound is clean, clear, and full. They’re sensitive enough to pick up every nuance, but not too harsh or brittle. As a stereo pair in an X/Y configuration, they capture the stereo field brilliantly. I wouldn’t hesitate to use these on any project. I think they excel on things like flutes, singing bowls, acoustic guitar, etc. I used them on bongos at a live show and they really popped.The only real negative I can find is that they do seem a bit fragile. They’re not built like Shures, so they require careful handling. I’ve owned my set a couple years as of this writing, and they’re still holding up fine. Of course, they are condensers so they do require phantom power. Like most microphones, they're not perfect for every application. I tried them on saxophone and wasn't impressed at all. But they sounded good on flute.Overall I’m very pleased to have this set of microphones in my collection. I'm considering buying a second set.Last edited: Sept 9, 2019
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Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2015
I've owned the C-2s for about a year now and I have say I reach for them more than almost any other mic I own (the winner would have to be the Blue Baby Bottle because it's just so dang versatile!). A little bit about my context: I'm a full time music technology educator, performer and composer. In terms of time breakdown, those three roles end up being around 70/20/10. I've used the C-2s to record guitar with students, mic choirs for school performances and even to capture room noise for in-ear monitors during performances. Here's what I like:-The cost to performance ratio is outstanding. They fall in the bottom of the cost range but offer a performance which is entirely usable in a variety of contexts. Would I use them for a classical guitar recording? No, but any studio you go to is going to have an excellent SDC. The C-2s also come with wind screens, mic clips and a stereo mount.-The durability is also outstanding. Working with students (as you teachers out there know) means you occasionally get the "oops, I dropped it!" or "I think the stand just fell over". With the C-2s, I haven't had anything shatter, crack or disintegrate yet. They survive being tossed in my gear bag (a repurposed husky tool bag), transported to and from gigs (latin dance band) and handled by students of all ages.Here's what I don't like:-The sensitivity of the mic is difficult to control using gain. What I mean is that in applications where the source of the sound is static or you want to either capture sound or not capture sound, the C-2s shine. But I haven't found them to be very nuanced in terms of picking up dynamic changes. I adjust the gain to get a good signal and then from there on out it's either "we got it!" or "we can't hear it". For me, this makes them more usable in live/on-stage applications than for recording.My recommendation? If you want a mic which costs next to nothing, delivers durability and predictable results, the C-2s are for you. Classroom use, technology teaching, reference/scratch recordings and live performance are areas where the C-2s shine. If you want a mic to create an outstanding guitar recording or choral recording for submission for contests or sale online, I'd strong recommend looking elsewhere (the Avantone CK-1, for example).
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