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# Plug & play USB power 136 dB max SPL 48 kHz USB interface Behringer C-1U Studio Condensor Microphone

**Brand:** behringer
**Price:** € 104.18
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your sound game—studio quality, zero hassle.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Behringer C-1U Studio Condensor Microphone by behringer
- **How much does it cost?** € 104.18 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- behringer enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted behringer brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Power:** No extra gear needed—powered directly via USB for instant recording on PC or Mac.
- • **Rugged & Portable:** Durable metal body and included swivel mount make it perfect for on-the-go creativity.
- • **Pro Software Bundle:** Comes with free recording, editing, and podcasting software to jumpstart your projects.
- • **Studio-Grade Clarity:** Experience ultra-flat frequency response and pristine sound resolution for vocals and instruments.
- • **Built-In USB Interface:** Seamlessly integrates with your setup, eliminating the need for preamps or converters.

## Overview

The Behringer C-1U is a professional large-diaphragm condenser microphone with a built-in 48 kHz USB interface, delivering exceptional audio clarity with a 136 dB max sound pressure level. Designed for podcasters and musicians, it powers directly from your computer’s USB port, requiring no additional hardware. Its rugged metal construction, cardioid pickup pattern, and included swivel mount make it ideal for both studio and live use. Bundled with free recording and editing software, the C-1U offers an all-in-one solution for high-quality digital audio capture.

## Description

From the manufacturer C-1U USB Studio Condenser Microphone Professional, large-diaphragm condenser microphone with built-in USB interface, ideal for podcasters and musicians Plug this amazing USB-mic straight into your computer and turn your PC or Mac* computer into a recording system without the need for any other hardware Directly works with your PC or Mac computer?ultra-low latency ASIO* driver for PC audio optimization available at behringer.com Exceptionally flat frequency response and ultra-high sound resolution perfect for voice, acoustic instruments, etc. Swivel stand mount included Pressure-gradient transducer with shock-mounted capsule USB connection cable included Ultra-rugged construction with metal die-cast body Cardioid pickup pattern for outstanding sound source separation and feedback rejection The C-1U is a digital home recording or podcasting enthusiast’s dream come true. This professional-quality condenser microphone is identical to the acclaimed C-1 mic, with one awesome difference: it has a builtin USB interface so you can be ready to record faster than ever – and with minimal preparation and equipment. We’ve even included a USB cable and swivel mic stand mount, so just plug it into your computer and start recording! What is a USB Condenser Microphone The primary type of microphone used in recording studios and radio stations, condenser microphones are the ideal choice for capturing vocals and acoustic instruments. Unlike a dynamic microphone, a condenser microphone collects sound from throughout an environment such as a room, rather than only picking up what’s happening directly in front of it. It is capable of capturing much more detail with a wider, flatter frequency response. But conventional condenser microphones aren’t designed to interface with a computer – you also have to provide a microphone preamplifier and an analog-to-USB interface. The C-1U features a built-in USB interface that derives the needed power directly from your computer’s USB input and requires no special drivers. Just plug in and start recording your masterpiece! Sound That Astounds! The incredible C-1U has an exceptionally-fl at frequency response and pristine sonic resolution that ensures content-rich audio that is as natural sounding as the original source. The cardioid pickup pattern provides unparalleled sound source separation and feedback rejection. Thanks to its ultralow noise, transformerless FET input circuitry the C-1U can handle extreme dynamics, all the way up to 136 dB, with ruler-fl at frequency response from 40 Hz to 20 kHz. Which brings us to software... Free Would Be Nice! Because you’ll want to take full advantage of the C-1U’s recording and podcasting potential, we’ve included all the software you’ll need for audio recording, editing and even podcasting – all free of charge and downloadable from behringer.com. You’ll be ready to go live on your PC or Mac right out of the box! We’ve also provided a free download of more than 150 virtual instruments and FX plug-ins – turning your computer into a powerful home-based or mobile recording studio from input to output. But That’s Not All... The C-1U condenser mic is designed to be your go-to USB mic for many years to come. The tough, die-cast metal body can withstand the rigors of all those late-night recording marathons – and since it can be powered directly from your laptop’s USB port, you can take it anywhere, and record when the muse inspires you! An excellent choice for all sorts of recording applications, the studio-grade C-1U is available and will leave enough cash left over to secure other recording essentials. Check out the incredible C-1U at a dealer near you.

Review: Budget pencil mics - These mics get mixed reviews depending on users' expectations. Are these the best mics you'll buy? No. Can you buy better? Absolutely. Are they worth £40? Yes! If I'd spent £200 on these mics I'd have described them as noisy and disappointing, but these are not expensive high quality mics. They are budget mics, and as such they are great. I compared them to an AT835b (shotgun mic, worth much more), and for indoor use found them a good substitute with similar sensitivity. Size is the first thing that hits you, as they're look tiny at just 9.5cm long and 2cm wide. Outdoors, they're not so good as they have poor wind/pop rejection. They do have a little internal hiss if you wind the gain up, but they have a sensitivity of -41dBV, so you shouldn't need crazy amounts of gain, and the specs imply they are good for loud sources (up to an SPL of 140dB at 1kHz, 10dB more with the cut engaged - that's airshow loud). They are a little "toppy" above 10kHz, but you can EQ that out if necessary. I'm not disappointed with these. For the money you get a pair of functional mics, good for drums, guitar amps, crowd mics, and "off axis" speech (so your plosives don't pop the living daylights out of them) for indoor video (eg about 8 inches above and in front of a subject, out of shot).
Review: 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.

## Features

- Professional large-diaphragm condenser microphone with built-in 48 khz usb interface for unsurpassed audio quality
- Gets phantom power directly from pc usb output
- Comes with audacity audio editor, kristal audio engine, podifier uploading software, and juice and podnova downloading software
- Maximum special (sound pressure level) of 13Six db Exceptionally flat frequency response and ultra-high sound resolution ideal for voice, acoustic instruments, etc
- Ideal as main and support microphone for studio and live applicationsCompatible with windows and mac

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001QXCYZY |
| Audio sensitivity | 136 Decibels |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 29 in Condenser Microphones |
| Country Produced In | china |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (5,771) |
| Date First Available | 20 Nov. 2008 |
| Frequency response | 48 KHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00190839075956, 04033653080293 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Hardware platform | PC |
| Item Weight | 531 g |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 5.5 x 5.5 x 17 centimetres |
| Item model number | C-1U |
| Item weight | 531 g |
| Manufacturer | Behringer |
| Material | Metal |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Microphone form factor | Boundary |
| Number of batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Number of channels | 1 |
| Power source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 5.51 x 5.51 x 16.99 cm; 530.7 g |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 136 dB |
| Size | 0.18 ft x 0.18 ft x 0.56 ft |
| UPC | 190839075956 888365988542 689076149310 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Behringer
- **Colour:** Light Gold
- **Compatible devices:** Personal Computer
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Connector type:** USB
- **Included components:** Condenser Microphone
- **Model name:** C-1U
- **Polar pattern:** Unidirectional
- **Recommended uses for product:** Home
- **Special feature:** Wireless

## Images

![Behringer C-1U Studio Condensor Microphone - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81tR4DH5xqL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How many mic s do you get**
A: You get two. That's what a stereo pair means. A matched stereo pair means that the output signals are of near-identical strenghts, and that their frequency response is is the same. Unless you have 'golden' ears, their output is identical. The output signal is easily strong enough for any use. The quality is very close to the that required by the top recording studios, and is similar to the Shure SM56 or 57.They are robust, and and come in a nice, sturdy case with a mounting bracket and mic holders. The bracket has a socket matching many mic stands. They are shorter and lighter than most microphones. Nothing second-class about this product. You will need two standard XLR leads. Although I have only used them as a backup when other very expensive kit has let me down, they arealmost indiscernable from the very best. A bargain. Especially useful when putting mics on instruments like concertinas, melodeons, accordions or other instruments where the sound comes out from two ends. I image they would be perfect for vocal duets, though I haven't tried that yet.

**Q: does it come with a mic stand**
A: No. You need to get one seperately. The pack comes with a standard 'clip' that will attatch to a stand but no stand itself. With this kind of mic you would be well advised to get hold of a shock mount to replace the clip but be aware that you need to make sure you get one that fits this kind of mic as there are a couple of varieties around.

**Q: How far do i need to be from the subject when recording dialogeue**
A: If you are using the omni capsule, between approx 1.5 inches 7 inches is optimal. Beyond that you'll notice less bass in the signal and you'll be more vulnerable to backgound noise. If you are using the cardioid capsule, then the distance from the mic radically changes the tone you'll get, especially in the bass so you need to experiment and find what works best for what you are doing. But the same range is propbably optimal.

**Q: Is the clip also in the box? Or do I order one separately?**
A: Clips are provided in the box. Your able to do X Y configuration. There are also 2 small pop filters.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Budget pencil mics
*by S***Y on 10 July 2025*

These mics get mixed reviews depending on users' expectations. Are these the best mics you'll buy? No. Can you buy better? Absolutely. Are they worth £40? Yes! If I'd spent £200 on these mics I'd have described them as noisy and disappointing, but these are not expensive high quality mics. They are budget mics, and as such they are great. I compared them to an AT835b (shotgun mic, worth much more), and for indoor use found them a good substitute with similar sensitivity. Size is the first thing that hits you, as they're look tiny at just 9.5cm long and 2cm wide. Outdoors, they're not so good as they have poor wind/pop rejection. They do have a little internal hiss if you wind the gain up, but they have a sensitivity of -41dBV, so you shouldn't need crazy amounts of gain, and the specs imply they are good for loud sources (up to an SPL of 140dB at 1kHz, 10dB more with the cut engaged - that's airshow loud). They are a little "toppy" above 10kHz, but you can EQ that out if necessary. I'm not disappointed with these. For the money you get a pair of functional mics, good for drums, guitar amps, crowd mics, and "off axis" speech (so your plosives don't pop the living daylights out of them) for indoor video (eg about 8 inches above and in front of a subject, out of shot).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ How can these be £45??
*by J***S on 25 August 2015*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Microphone is good, but shock mount is... shocking!
*by I***N on 6 December 2025*

I bought this in March 2024, and have had no complaints about the quality of the mic. As you would expect from a condenser microphone, it is extremely responsive, and to my ear certainly of excellent quality. One thing no-one had ever told me about though, is the sensitivity of condenser mics to low temperature and moisture - I had been storing it in a cold and sometimes slightly damp environment, and found that when I plugged it in to use it, there was a quite loud background noise. I now store it indoors and this problem has never recurred. It is supplied in a good quality padded case, along with a foam pop filter, and an alloy shock mount. The shock mount is the only thing that lets this microphone kit down - 21 months after purchase, the swivel mount just disintegrated. First of all the bolt broke (even though I hadn't attempted to tighten it for a long time), then one of the side pieces just broke off with very little force on it. So the mic itself is great for the price, and given this low price I would suggest that anyone buying one also invests in an aftermarket shock mount for when the supplied one falls apart!

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