Behringer C-3 Dual-Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone

This professional-quality condenser microphone is designed to capture your sounds with incredible realism, sensitivity and accuracy. Click to enlarge.

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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 Last
The 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 Specs

• Transducer type: Condenser, 16 mm
• Polar pattern: Cardioid, figure 8, omni
• Connection: Gold-plated balanced XLR connector
• Open circuit sensitivity: -40 dBV/pa (10 mV/pa)
• Frequency response: 40 Hz - 18 kHz
• Max. SPL: 142 dB
• Equivalent noise level: 23 dBA (IEC 651)
• Dynamic range: 119 dB
• Rated Impedance 350 ohms
• Supply voltage: +48 V
• Supply current: 7.0 mA
• Dimensions: Shaft diameter: 54 mm; Length: 180 mm
• Weight: Approximately 0.45 kg

What's in the Box
Behringer C-3 Microphone, Swivel Stand Mount, Carrying Case, User's Manual