Manual
Manual
Manual
C2
A50-26313-00002
User Manual
STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES C2
1. Safety precautions
Please read all safety precautions and operating instructions before at-
tempting to operate the unit. Keep all safety precautions and operating
instructions for future reference.
Power supply:
Always use the power supply specified in the operating instructions.
Damage:
Take care not to drop your microphone as this can lead to severe damage.
BEHRINGER assumes no liability for any damage caused by the user.
2. Introduction
Congratulations! By purchasing the BEHRINGER C2, you have obtained
2 condenser microphones that offer the highest quality standards and the
best audio characteristics.
Both microphones have been matched to one another (matched pair),
and are therefore particularly well-suited for stereo recordings. Of course,
you can also use the microphones individually.
Their outstanding characteristics make these microphones a valuable
tool in the sudio and on the stage.
3. Power supply
Phantom power (+48 V) is required to operate your microphone. We
assume no liability for damage caused to your C2 through deffective
phantom power. Before activating phantom power, mute your playback
system and connect the C2 to the microphone input of your mixing con-
sole. After activating phantom power, the C2 requires several seconds
to stabilize itself.
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4. Pickup patterns
Both microphones feature a capsule with a cardioid pickup pattern.
Microphones with this polar pattern are most sensitive to sound coming
from in front of the microphone, and also to a lesser extent from the sides.
Sound coming from behind the microphone will be greatly attenuated. This
makes the caqrdioid polar pattern most suitable for recording individual
instruments or vocals within a group.
The so-called proximity effect is typical for microphones with the cardioid
pickup pattern. Depending on the distance between the microphone and
the sound source, a slight increase in the lower frequency range occurs.
The shorter the distance, the more pronounced this effect. By cleverly
selecting the position and the angle of your microphone, you can effectively
manipulate the proximity effect and thus affect how your recording sounds.
Experiment with various positions in order to gain more experience.
5. Possible applications
Both microphones have been matched to one another (matched pair).
Therefore, they are particularly well-suited for stereo recordings. Regard-
less of whether you are miking an entire ensemble or a single sound
source (e.g. drums, piano or background vocals), this pair of condenser
microphones lets you achieve outstanding spatial impressions in every
recording session.
Of course, you can use your microphones individually as well. A cardioid
pattern capsule is often used in recording situations in which several sound
sources are present. Since this capsule selectively tones down the pickup
of sounds located to the side of the microphone, this way you can achieve
good separation of sound sources, thus easily avoiding feedback.
8. Audio connection
Use a balanced XLR microphone cable with the following pin assignment:
pin1=shielding; pin2=+; pin3=-. Since your C2 features gold-plated
contact points throughout, we recommend that you use only microphone
cables with gold-plated connectors.
10. Warranty
For our current warranty terms, please refer to our website at http://www.
behringer.com, or call +49 2154 9206 4166.
11. Specifications
Transducer type condenser, 16 mm (0.63'')
Operating principle pressure gradient
Polar pattern cardioid
Connector gold-plated balanced XLR connector
Open circuit sensitivity (@1kHz) 41dBV (0dBV = 1V/Pa)
Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz
level attenuation 10dB, switchable
Low-cut filter 6dB/oct.@120Hz (switchable)
Max. SPL (1%THD@1kHz) 140dB (0dB), 150dB (10dB)
Equivalent noise level (IEC651) 19dBA
Signal-to-noise ratio 75dB
Nominal impedance 75
Load impedance > 1k
Supply voltage +48V
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Supply current 3mA
Dimensions shaft:0.8", length:3.7"
(shaft:20mm, length:94mm)
Weight approx. 0.2lbs (approx. 0.09kg)
Technical specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. The information con-
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logo, JUST LISTEN and C2) mentioned belong to their respective owners, and such use neither
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