Behringer C-3 Dual-Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone
The C-3 is a home recording enthusiast's dream come true. This professional-quality condenser microphone is designed to capture your sounds with incredible realism, sensitivity and accuracy.This professional-quality condenser microphone is designed to capture your sounds with incredible realism, sensitivity and accuracy.Click to enlarge.View frequency response.Click to enlarge.View polar pattern.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 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-3?The C-3 is an affordable, high-quality way to put this essential studio tool to work for you. It has three selectable pickup patterns: omnidirectional for capturing sound equally on all sides; cardioid for picking up your source signal while rejecting off-axis sounds; and figure-eight for capturing sound both behind and in front of the mic, but not all the way around. With its excellent transducer and gold-plated XLR output, the C-3 is very neutral-sounding and truly delivers on the promise of noise-free transmission.Built To LastThe C-3 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-3 SpecsTransducer type: Condenser, 16 mmPolar pattern: Cardioid, figure 8, omniConnection: Gold-plated balanced XLR connectorOpen circuit sensitivity: -40 dBV/pa (10 mV/pa)Frequency response: 40 Hz - 18 kHzMax. SPL: 142 dBEquivalent noise level: 23 dBA (IEC 651)Dynamic range: 119 dBRated Impedance 350 ohmsSupply voltage: +48 VSupply current: 7.0 mADimensions: Shaft diameter: 54 mm; Length: 180 mmWeight: Approximately 0.45 kgWhat's in the BoxBehringer C-3 Microphone, Swivel Stand Mount, Carrying Case, User's Manual