Behringer C-2 Matched Condenser Microphones — Pair

Behringer C-2 Matched Condenser Microphones — Pair

Behringer C-2 is a matched pair of small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphones for suitable stereo or two-microphone recording. Each microphone uses a balanced XLR output and requires compatible phantom power.

Why Choose Behringer C-2?

The C-2 pair suits acoustic instruments, drum overheads and other recording tasks where two consistent microphones are useful. A switchable low-frequency rolloff and 10dB pad help adapt the capture to the actual source. Microphone placement and stereo geometry determine much of the result, so compare positions before applying processing. Two simultaneous microphones require two suitable mic inputs, not merely a two-channel interface label. Choose secure supports and listen for room reflections, phase interaction and channel balance when setting up the pair.

Key Features

• Matched microphone pair: two-channel capture arrangement.
• Cardioid pickup: directional condenser design.
• Switchable pad: 10dB input attenuation.
• Low-frequency rolloff: supported source and noise control.

Best Suited For

Vocal recording, spoken-word production and acoustic-instrument sessions in a suitable recording space. Choose microphone position before reaching for equalisation. A directional pattern can reduce some off-axis pickup, but it cannot remove all room reflections, keyboard noise or sounds arriving from the same direction as the performance.

Setup and Connection Guide

Mount the microphone securely, connect a balanced XLR cable to a compatible microphone input and check its specified phantom-power requirement. Set monitoring volume low, enable the required power and adjust gain during the loudest expected performance. Use a pop filter for close vocals and listen for room sound before recording. Try distance and angle changes to balance tone and unwanted noise. Keep headphones in use when an open speaker would feed sound back into the live microphone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I record both C-2 microphones through the UMC22’s one microphone preamp?

Not as two independent XLR microphone channels. The UMC22 has one mic preamp and a separate instrument input. Use two suitable phantom-powered microphone inputs for a simultaneous C-2 pair recording.

Can I connect this XLR microphone directly to a computer USB socket?

An ordinary XLR cable does not perform analogue-to-digital conversion. Use a compatible audio interface or mixer with the required microphone input and power. A simple plug adapter does not replace those functions.

Will the microphone make an untreated room silent?

No. Recording quality still depends on placement, room reflections and background noise. A quieter space, sensible microphone distance and acoustic treatment can improve the captured result before software processing.

Technical Specifications

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