Behringer C-1U Studio Condensor Microphone, Compatible with PC and Mac
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Behringer C-1U Studio Condensor Microphone, Compatible with PC and Mac

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  • Recommended uses for product
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  • Brand
    Behringer
  • Model name
    C-1U
  • Connectivity technology
    USB
  • Connector type
    USB
  • Special feature
    Wireless
💻Plug & play PC/Mac compatibility
🔊136 dB signal-to-noise ratio
🎙️48 kHz USB interface

Description

🎧 Elevate your sound game—because your voice deserves the spotlight!

  • VERSATILE USE CASE - Perfect for studio vocals, acoustic instruments, podcasts, and live applications—be heard like a pro everywhere.
  • STUDIO GRADE CLARITY - Large-diaphragm condenser captures every nuance with ultra-high sound resolution.
  • PHANTOM POWER SIMPLIFIED - Draws phantom power directly from your USB port, eliminating bulky adapters and cables.
  • SEAMLESS USB CONNECTIVITY - Built-in 48 kHz USB interface ensures effortless plug-and-play on both PC and Mac—no extra gear needed.
  • PRO SOFTWARE BUNDLE INCLUDED - Comes with Audacity, Kristal Audio Engine, Podifier, Juice, and Podnova for instant recording and uploading.

The Behringer C-1U is a professional large-diaphragm condenser microphone featuring a built-in 48 kHz USB interface for pristine audio quality. It draws phantom power directly from your PC or Mac USB port, eliminating the need for external power sources. With an exceptional 136 dB signal-to-noise ratio and ultra-flat frequency response, it delivers crystal-clear recordings ideal for vocals, acoustic instruments, and podcasting. The package includes popular audio editing and uploading software, making it a plug-and-play solution for both studio and live environments.

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Specifications

Audio sensitivity136 dB
Item weight794 g
Microphone form factorMicrophone Only
Item dimensions L x W x H60 x 60 x 60 centimetres
Power sourceCorded Electric
Number of batteries1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
Signal-to-noise ratio136 dB
Hardware platformPC
Number of channels1
Frequency range48 KHz
Frequency response48 KHz
Noise level136 dB
Global Trade Identification Number00190839075956, 04033653080293
ManufacturerMusic Tribe
Product Dimensions60 x 60 x 60 cm; 793.79 g
Batteries1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
Item model numberC1U
Hardware InterfaceUSB
Country Produced Inchina
Item Weight794 g

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Reviews

4.6

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M**S

Good recording, well presnted

This brand is astonishing value for money. I have bought other Behringer items. These mics come with a good protective carrying case and extra mounts. -10dB switched too! Recording of Gibson sj200 (strum) and a Martin OOO Koa (finger pic) were high fidelity! You could clearly hear my mistakes! Used the sound hole and 10th fret at c12" distance positioning (dual mounted on one stand). Obviously you need XLR cables and a phantom power recording apparatus. In my case a Zoom R16 with 2 phantom power channels (usable across 2 banks of 8 channels). Gain at about 7.5 and monitor channels flat. These are great value for money additions to your recording capabilities.

A**R

Solid microphone

Great microphone. Sound quality is very clear. Only thing I recommend is buying a pop filter to go with it to help clear up the sound a bit. I didn't use it for professional use, only for gaming and I got compliments on my mic quality numerous times.

M**D

Product is good but delivery is dire

The product is amazing and better than expected. However, Amazon has changed its delivery policy and leaves your package outside on the street without seeing if you are in. I spoke to the driver, and he said this is OK. I will not be using this service again with this attitude change

B**N

It depends ...

I bought the Behringer Studio Condenser C-1U microphone to improve the quality of my home music recording efforts without going to the expense and complication of adding a pre-amp box. The selling point for me was the USB connection which is powered by phantom power directly from the computer.The mic arrived a month ago (great customer service from Blue Aran) and it has taken me a longish time to achieve acceptable results. The main problem (which I discovered is not unique to me) is that the mic is on the quiet side. To produce the flat, quality sound I was hoping for requires all relevant computer settings to be turned up to the maximum. In the course of doing so, I ran into problems with my Realtek Audio Manager. It is quite possible that the resulting glitches are due to my particular system components, but the fact remains that for me it was not quite the "plug and play" experience that was promised. I have e-mailed Behringer customer support a couple of days ago and have not yet received a response, so I cannot comment on that. One point I would like clarified is that the LED light indicating that phantom power is being received is always green on the mic (I have tried it in 8 different USB ports on 2 different computers) whereas the documentation says it should be blue. Whether this indicates insufficient power from the USB port is something I would be interested in knowing.On the plus side, this is a very solid and good-looking piece of gear, heavy and substantial in feel and offering the kind of convenience and low-cost solution I was looking for. It came with an adapter (but you still need to buy a mic stand) and a software CD. There is Juice software for podcasting, Kristal and Audacity for recording and editing. These last two are free software. Kristal's last version (dating back to June 2004) is still available for free download online but it's handy to have it on CD. As for Audacity, I prefer to use the latest version directly from Sourceforge.The best advice I can offer to anyone who is encountering similar issues to mine with the C-1U is to resist the temptation to shout or play into it at close range, as condenser mics are very sensitive to such assaults. Five to six inches away is the recommended distance otherwise you get distortion. What finally worked for me was to separate the input jacks in the Control Panel, Audio Manager (I'm running Windows Vista Home Premium), turn the microphone (input) volume to the maximum in Audacity (having given Audacity control of the mic), and respect the 5-6 inch distance for both guitar and voice. I then apply amplification and/or normalization to the resulting recorded sound wave. My research indicates that the problem of the low sound is common to other condenser mics of the USB variety, and I have seen suggestions that Vista is not very user-friendly in that respect. With my current set-up, I am happy with the sound I am getting, there is no hiss and I love the ease of the USB connection. The three stars rating reflects all the hoops I had to jump through to get acceptable results.Behringer C1U Studio Condenser Microphone with USB

J**S

How can these be £45??

Whilst I wouldn't say I was a professional music producer, after studying music tech at college I do feel confident in being able to determine whether something is of an acceptable quality for an enthusiast on a budget. I really do think these things are great.Getting two microphones for £45, I wasn't really sure what I was going to receive. Especially when I have used fairly expensive mics (nothing ridiculous costing, mainly mid range rode and shure microphones) at college and further at University. This was exacerbated when I opened the package to find that they are small, I mean really small. They are fairly heavy for their size and feel of nice quality in the hand with the aluminium finish. They come in a 'nice for the price' carry case that seems to be well padded to protect them well enough with all of the accessories and the mics themselves packing up into a small area, great for on the move recordings. Small note about the incidental pairing stand that they come with, I thought (quite possibly stupidly) that the stand would act as a table mount and hold the mics up. Whilst that is the case without xlr's attached, attached it topples over straight away. Not an issue as a stand is better practice anyway but thought id mention it.Having quickly set them up through my alesis io2 audio interface onto cubase I set about recording my acoustic guitar and vocals as well as just general sampling. They sound great, nice and clear free from distortion etc. Really excellent, especially considering the price point. They need a fair amount of gain from my alesis to get a decent signal through to cubase but once that's sorted they record acoustic guitars very well. For such a small diaphragm they do a good job of picking up low end, maybe too much so when it comes to vocals (probably just my untrained boomy voice haha) for my taste. I do plan to try them out recording a brass band and continue to use them as acoustic bedroom mics.Whilst im not going to lie and say these things are big boy killers (they really arent) they will do a brillinat job of semi professional music production, which in the end is exactly what i bought them for, for a fraction of the price of two Audio Technica Mics or other budget options.

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