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# Ultra-low noise transformerless FET input Cardioid pattern for crystal-clear source isolation Large-diaphragm condenser for rich detail C-1 Studio Condenser Microphone

**Brand:** behringer
**Price:** 33.17 OMR
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## Summary

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- **What is this?** C-1 Studio Condenser Microphone by behringer
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## Best For

- behringer enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted behringer brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Built to Endure:** Rugged metal die-cast body and shock-mounted capsule built for marathon sessions and on-the-go use.
- • **Studio-Grade Clarity:** Capture vocals and instruments with pristine, professional-grade audio fidelity.
- • **Focused Sound Isolation:** Cardioid pickup pattern rejects unwanted noise and feedback for flawless recordings.
- • **Plug & Play Phantom Power:** Seamlessly powers with any +48V phantom power source for hassle-free setup.
- • **Pro-Level Signal Integrity:** Gold-plated XLR connector ensures ultra-clean, noise-free transmission every time.

## Overview

The Behringer C-1 Studio Condenser Microphone is a professional large-diaphragm condenser mic designed for studio and live applications. Featuring a cardioid polar pattern, ultra-low noise transformerless FET input, and a shock-mounted capsule, it delivers clear, detailed sound with excellent source separation. Built with a rugged metal die-cast body and gold-plated XLR output, the C-1 offers reliable, high-fidelity performance at an unbeatable value, making it a top choice for podcasters, voice-over artists, and indie filmmakers seeking premium audio without breaking the bank.

## Description

Behringer studio condenser microphone C-1 studio condenser microphone professional, large-diaphragm condenser microphone for unsurpassed audio quality Ideal as main and support microphone for studio and live applications Cardioid pickup pattern for outstanding sound source separation and feedback rejection Pressure-gradient transducer with shock-mounted capsule Ultra-low noise, transformerless FET input eliminates low-frequency distortion LED indicates phantom power operation Swivel stand mount and transport case included Ultra-rugged construction with metal die-cast body Gold-plated 3-pin XLR output connector for highest signal integrity High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life Conceived and designed by Behringer Germany The C-1 is a cardioid condenser microphone designed to capture your sounds with incredible realism, sensitivity and accuracy. 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 excellent transducer and gold-plated XLR output, the C-1 is very neutral sounding and truly delivers on the promise of But That's Not All. 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. Value 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. Check out the incredible C-1 at a Behringer dealer near you. 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. 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".

Review: Excellent voice-over mic for the price. Compares well to AT2020 and SP C1 - I work in film/video production, and I'm always on a lookout for a good mic to add to my gear cabinet -- and Behringer C1 is certainly one of those gems. I also teach video production and animation to high school students, where I use Behringer C1 as my go-to mic for voice-overs and any Foley sound effects. Besides Behringer C1, I also own two other relatively inexpensive condensers: a Studio Projects C1 (my favorite vocal mic, but with a price tag of about $250), and an AudioTechnica AT2020 (around $75), which I also rate highly. I find the Behringer to be equally good for most recording purposes as the other two condensers. I like to leave my Studio Projects mic in my home studio, so Behringer is my primary voice over mic when I need to set up mobile studios -- such as when working with high school youth. In a recent audio recording session, I had a Behringer C1 plugged into one channel of a small Behringer Eurorack (now Xenyx) mixer, with the AudioTechnica AT2020 plugged into the other channel, panned hard left and right respectively, feeding the signal directly into my Macbook Pro for recording with Audacity. The event was a panel-discussion with 6 teenage participants -- the idea was that the Behringer C1 would pick up the 3 kids on the left side of the table, and the AT2020 the kids on the right side. The mics were on booms, so I would adjust their position slightly to make sure the current speaker would be on-axis. The distance between the mics and the panelists was 2-3 ft, and the room was fairly quiet. The results were incredible - both Behringer C1 and AT2020 excelled, giving incredible richness to the spoken word recordings (both male and female). I would say that Behringer C1 would be an excellent choice for a podcaster or an independent filmmaker looking to bump up the production value of a low-budget project that relies on voice-over. In conjunction with an inexpensive Behringer Xenyx mixer, this mic works like a charm. In my opinion, Behringer C1 does sound inferior to the Studio Projects C1 for VO work, but is still an excellent value, and in my experience is comparable to AudioTechnica AT2020. I have no way of testing how well any of these mics reproduce various frequencies, but I can say that they all sound excellent, giving any voice recordings richness that I've never been able to achieve with a dynamic mic (I also own two dynamics: a Shure SM58 and the big Shure SM7b, which I don't even use for voice-over recording work anymore, just for any live PA applications). As an independent filmmaker, I still trust the Sennheiser ME66 for any location shooting, but for voice-over work my choice would be #1 Studio Projects C1, and if that's not available -- either Behringer C1 or AT2020. All in all, great value for the money. There may be prejudices against Behringer among audio pros, but the fact is that Behringer has brought excellent equipment to users who would otherwise not be able to afford anything with similar specs. I've used Behringer products (among others) for several years, and have never experienced equipment failure. I've used the 18 channel Eurorack for the past 5 years, and my smaller 4 channel Eurorack for the past 3 years, and they are definitely quality mixers.
Review: great value - First off, I want to say that I have been a multimedia professional for several years. Including going to school for video production and audio production. I've been recording music for about 10 years now and currently in a gigging indie punk-rock band. All I'm trying to say is that I have plenty of experience with audio equipment. This mic is super. The clarity and power make recording vocals, live performances, and voiceovers a breeze (get a pop filter). I was worried when I read reviews about there being a buzz or issue with unwanted mic noise. I have to say that mine works perfectly fine. It IS sensitive so if your gain is cranked you will hear EVERYTHING in the room - including the air vents and cars driving by on the street right next to your house. Honestly, unless you're in a vocal booth or studio with legit sound proofing, you will hear the room. I'm guessing that a lot of people are just hearing the white noise in their rooms as I have yet to hear any actual noise coming from the mic itself. You get a very nice and clear tone straight out of the C-1. I typically may roll off some low end and throw a compressor on it depending on what kind of project it is, but not much else really needs to be done in post. There are better mics out there for sure, but in my opinion the value of this mic absolutely exceeds the price tag.

## Features

- Professional, large-diaphragm condenser microphone for unsurpassed audio quality
- Ideal as main and support microphone for studio and live applications
- Cardioid pickup pattern for outstanding sound source separation and feedback rejection
- Pressure-gradient transducer with shock-mounted capsule
- Ultra-low noise, transformerless FET input eliminates low-frequency distortion

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000CZ0RLK |
| Batteries | 1 12V batteries required. |
| Battery type | Lithium Ion |
| Best Sellers Rank | #38,357 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #63 in Vocal Condenser Microphones |
| Color Name | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (3,417) |
| Date First Available | June 26, 2007 |
| Frequency Response | 20 KHz |
| Impedance | 100 Ohms |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 14.9 ounces |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 11.9 x 5.2 x 3.2 inches |
| Item model number | C-1 |
| Manufacturer | Music Tribe US |
| Material | Metal |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Microphone Form Factor | Microphone Only |
| Number of Batteries | 1 12V batteries required. |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 11.9 x 5.2 x 3.2 inches |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 35 dB |
| Size | Medium to Large |
| UPC | 689076149112 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Behringer
- **Color:** Silver
- **Compatible Devices:** radio
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wired
- **Connector Type:** XLR
- **Model Name:** C-1
- **Polar Pattern:** Unidirectional
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Singing, Streaming
- **Special Feature:** Stand

## Images

![C-1 Studio Condenser Microphone - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51c0NsEXMOL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What's the difference between this and the C-3?**
A: The C-1 is a directional microphone, best used for vocals (singing, rapping) because it only picks up in one direction and ignores pretty much everything else. The C-3 is a Dual-Diaphragm Condenser mic, so it has 3 settings, it can pick up sound all around it, front back and then it has a similar setting to be used as a directional mic.Basically it gives you a few more options, but the C-1 is pretty good if you only want a directional mic.

**Q: Does this microphone plug into a xlr cable?**
A: Yes. The only way to connect it is XLR. Requires phantom power.

**Q: does it come with the mic cable?**
A: yes, the standard 1/8 mic jack

**Q: I just got my Behringer C1 in the mail yesterday. I can't get it to work. I hooked it up to my Steinberg UR22 Audio Interface using a microphone cable that has an XLR/0.25 in. jack connection. The UR22 has +48 V phantom power. When I turn on the phantom power the red light that is supposed to light up doesn't light up.…**
A: Take a look at the Behringer Xenyx 302 interface/mixer.  If you look it up on the Behringer site and scroll down a bit, you'll see that the company pairs that interface with this particular microphone.  You might consider purchase of the interface ($50) or make sure that the specs for the interface are part of the configuration you're currently using with this condenser mic.  (If you purchase the interface from Amazon, you can return it (within 30 days) if it doesn't deliver the expected results.)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent voice-over mic for the price. Compares well to AT2020 and SP C1
*by G***H on May 16, 2010*

I work in film/video production, and I'm always on a lookout for a good mic to add to my gear cabinet -- and Behringer C1 is certainly one of those gems. I also teach video production and animation to high school students, where I use Behringer C1 as my go-to mic for voice-overs and any Foley sound effects. Besides Behringer C1, I also own two other relatively inexpensive condensers: a Studio Projects C1 (my favorite vocal mic, but with a price tag of about $250), and an AudioTechnica AT2020 (around $75), which I also rate highly. I find the Behringer to be equally good for most recording purposes as the other two condensers. I like to leave my Studio Projects mic in my home studio, so Behringer is my primary voice over mic when I need to set up mobile studios -- such as when working with high school youth. In a recent audio recording session, I had a Behringer C1 plugged into one channel of a small Behringer Eurorack (now Xenyx) mixer, with the AudioTechnica AT2020 plugged into the other channel, panned hard left and right respectively, feeding the signal directly into my Macbook Pro for recording with Audacity. The event was a panel-discussion with 6 teenage participants -- the idea was that the Behringer C1 would pick up the 3 kids on the left side of the table, and the AT2020 the kids on the right side. The mics were on booms, so I would adjust their position slightly to make sure the current speaker would be on-axis. The distance between the mics and the panelists was 2-3 ft, and the room was fairly quiet. The results were incredible - both Behringer C1 and AT2020 excelled, giving incredible richness to the spoken word recordings (both male and female). I would say that Behringer C1 would be an excellent choice for a podcaster or an independent filmmaker looking to bump up the production value of a low-budget project that relies on voice-over. In conjunction with an inexpensive Behringer Xenyx mixer, this mic works like a charm. In my opinion, Behringer C1 does sound inferior to the Studio Projects C1 for VO work, but is still an excellent value, and in my experience is comparable to AudioTechnica AT2020. I have no way of testing how well any of these mics reproduce various frequencies, but I can say that they all sound excellent, giving any voice recordings richness that I've never been able to achieve with a dynamic mic (I also own two dynamics: a Shure SM58 and the big Shure SM7b, which I don't even use for voice-over recording work anymore, just for any live PA applications). As an independent filmmaker, I still trust the Sennheiser ME66 for any location shooting, but for voice-over work my choice would be #1 Studio Projects C1, and if that's not available -- either Behringer C1 or AT2020. All in all, great value for the money. There may be prejudices against Behringer among audio pros, but the fact is that Behringer has brought excellent equipment to users who would otherwise not be able to afford anything with similar specs. I've used Behringer products (among others) for several years, and have never experienced equipment failure. I've used the 18 channel Eurorack for the past 5 years, and my smaller 4 channel Eurorack for the past 3 years, and they are definitely quality mixers.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great value
*by T***C on April 16, 2017*

First off, I want to say that I have been a multimedia professional for several years. Including going to school for video production and audio production. I've been recording music for about 10 years now and currently in a gigging indie punk-rock band. All I'm trying to say is that I have plenty of experience with audio equipment. This mic is super. The clarity and power make recording vocals, live performances, and voiceovers a breeze (get a pop filter). I was worried when I read reviews about there being a buzz or issue with unwanted mic noise. I have to say that mine works perfectly fine. It IS sensitive so if your gain is cranked you will hear EVERYTHING in the room - including the air vents and cars driving by on the street right next to your house. Honestly, unless you're in a vocal booth or studio with legit sound proofing, you will hear the room. I'm guessing that a lot of people are just hearing the white noise in their rooms as I have yet to hear any actual noise coming from the mic itself. You get a very nice and clear tone straight out of the C-1. I typically may roll off some low end and throw a compressor on it depending on what kind of project it is, but not much else really needs to be done in post. There are better mics out there for sure, but in my opinion the value of this mic absolutely exceeds the price tag.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ CAUTION: Amazon's bullet points belong to the Behringer C-1U. The C-1 is NOT a "USB Mic." I requires a phantom power source.
*by S***L on July 10, 2009*

Previous review after purchase of the mic in 2009: [Warning: The mic is indeed the Behringer C-1, but Amazon has provided it with the description belonging to the C-1U. Unlike Amazon's description, this is not a mic that comes with USB plug, phantom power, and computer connectivity. And, of course, none of the advertised "included" computer software programs is included. It's a conventional studio mic that requires connection to a regular amp / P.A. with an XLR jack and phantom power. It will NOT connect to the USB port of a computer without an expensive adapter and a preamp with phantom power. Moreover, Amazon's form thus far is denying a refund and offering only replacement--presumably for another mic just like this one! If you want the described mic, Amazon is showing it from a different vendor--at about 30 more plus S&H.] The Behringer C-1 mic is the best condenser mic I've used for the money, its large diaphragm capable of reproducing some of the rich and deep sonorities of the costly, high-end mics at the radio station (NPR) where I occasionally work. However, Behringer makes a distinction between the C-1 and the C-1U. The description on Amazon fits the C-1U, not the C-1. So one way or another, 50% of the purchasers of this product are likely to be surprised and disappointed. Indeed, the C-1U is a phantom-powered mic that doesn't require phantom power, which it derives from the USB port of a computer. Moreover, the mic not only saves its owner the bother of a pre-amp with phantom power but it also makes unnecessary a costly (and time-consuming) XLR to USB adapter. It's ready to go--just plug it into your laptop and start recording. (I use Sound Studio, but the included free software--Audacity--works practically as well.) On the other hand, if the mic is a C-1 as advertised, be prepared to receive a conventional condenser mic, with an XLR connector and a phantom power requirement (found on numerous recording devices and P.A. amps or available on a neat little pre-amp sold by Amazon, the A.R.T.). Having just returned a keyboard--the M-Audio Pro88sx--for which Amazon mistakenly provided the wrong description (for the M-Audio Pro88, not the Pro88sx), I'd be hesitant to place any bets on which mic the buyer will receive--the C-1 as advertised, or the C-1U as described. At least if you're purchasing directly from Amazon instead of a sub-vendor, you can be assured of a hassle-free return. And if the mistake is due to Amazon's description, returns are generally postage-free.

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