Behringer C-1U Studio Condenser Microphone with USB Interface
Who needs an audio interface or preamp? Plug the Behringer C-1U condenser microphone directly into your computer via USB, and get podcasting fast.
Overall User Ratings (based on 13 ratings)
Submitted May 12, 2009 by a customer from msn.com
"Great deal for the money, solid quality build"
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Great value for the money, solidly built! Buy it!
Sound
This mic is great for the money. The Behringer stuff is built solid. Sure there are some lemons in the bunch but when they're good, they're a great value. Great clear crisp sound.
Features
Straightforward--plug and play!
Ease of Use
Plug and play!
Quality
For the money I can't tell a whole lot of difference any more from the so called brand names. I have a $20 Behringer microphone I use in my band and I don't care if it gets trashed or stolen. But the sound is awesome! My snobby guitar player had an AKG he owned for 10 years. After hearing this one he ordered one and is keeping his AKG home for recording.
Value
Best bang for the buck!
Manufacturer Support
Never had to deal with them, my Behringer stuff is solid.
The Wow Factor
uhhh, it's a mic?
Musical Background:
Lifetime musician, now weekend warrior
Musical Style:
80's rock, Rat Pack, Modern Country, classic rock
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Submitted August 25, 2018 by Kenneth Odle in PORTAGE, MI
"Great microphone for the value."
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I bought this microphone for podcasting with guests. It works great, however, you need to face the microphone, so you need to sit side-by-side, rather than across from each other. (This could be solved by buying two mics.) Note: I could not get this to work in Linux until I install QaxMixer. Additionally, you really do need a stand for this microphone, so if you are going to use it for podcasting, be sure to buy a stand as well.
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Submitted June 8, 2009 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Do Not Buy This Product and ZZounds was very rude as well!"
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I was satisfied opening up the package and as soon as I sang my first song and realized it doesnt pick up a voice or guitar I was not satisfied at all. Very very angry!
Sound
Dont pick up sound hardly at all.
Features
Comes with software that doesnt pick up sound.
Ease of Use
Its easy to use, just plug it in and wait to record something you cant hear!
Quality
Its made like every other peice of crap. This product is a rip off!
Value
Cant hear what you record and everything sounds farrrrrrrr away!
Manufacturer Support
These people cant speak english and its a waste of time calling!
Musical Background:
Pro-Musician
Musical Style:
Country/Blues
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Submitted September 23, 2009
"I did try...."
For only a little more money you get something much better. Don't waste your money on Behringer
Sound
I had several of these mics, C1s and C33. They are all Behringer. They all sound like Behringer, and you might already know about the most famous Behringer quality. If you a clean sounding mic that does not generate a lot of hiss on your recordings, then stay away from this mic. This mic creates a lot of hiss on your reordings and therefore in my opinion is not useable.
Features
Well, the C3 has vairable patterns. But this is of no importance because the poor sound quality and the large amount of hiss this mic creates on your recoundings.
Ease of Use
As any.... needs Phantom Power. The sound is what counts and what is important.
Quality
OK, one must admit, this mic seems to be sturdily build, but this does not help because the sound quality of this mic can be best described as beeing horrible
Value
Instead of wasting money on this mic, or on Behringer gear in generall, use this money to have a night out, or give it to charity, or save up and buy something better.
Manufacturer Support
Behringer and support, these are two different things. Behringer wants you to buy their stuff, but the do not want to hear from you anymore once they got your money.
The Wow Factor
I had some of them, I sold them for very little. No, I don't want any of these terrible mics
Musical Background:
Recording Engineer, Active Musician
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Submitted March 9, 2009
"Its Behringer"
Overall, its a Behringer. Its Behringer sound, Behringer quality.
I do not recommend and Behringer product. Had too much bad experiences.
Yes, it is said these products are entry level. But also entry level products should be of a reasonable quality
Sound
If you like hiss, if you don't mind a very trebly sound, then get this mic. If you like a good sound, then I would recommend not to get this mic
Features
Features, as any
Ease of Use
Yes, you can use this mic as you can use any condenser mic. But how does it sound is the main question
Quality
Its Behringer quality. So you don't know - will it still work tomorrow ?
Value
Spend a little bit more and get something better. Do not waste your money on this mic
Manufacturer Support
Behringer support is very bad, very bad. The simply ignore you.
The Wow Factor
Thanks, I do not want it
Musical Background:
Active Musician
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