By Is Behringer c1 USB mic?
Behringer C-1U Professional Large-Diaphragm Studio Condenser USB Microphone. Behringer C-1U Studio condenser microphone. The C-1U is a digital home recording or podcasting enthusiast’s dream come true. We’ve even included a USB cable and swivel mic stand mount, so just plug it into your computer and start recording!
Is Behringer c1u good?
In terms of specs, this mic’s highlight is its large 136dB max SPL, which is very commendable for such an affordable USB microphone. Everything else is pretty standard – such as the fixed cardioid polar pattern and 40Hz to 16kHz frequency response range – which is decent in this price range.
Can you use a condenser mic with USB?
Connect the microphone to the computer through the USB cable supplied with the microphone. Plug the small end of the cable into the microphone. Plug the other end of the cable into a USB port on your computer. Control the sound by launching your computer’s digital audio workstation (DAW).
Does Behringer c1u need phantom power?
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. You can power your C-1 using any phantom power equipped Behringer XENYX mixer, plus enjoy the benefits of our state-of-the-art XENYX mic preamps.
Are USB mics worth it?
USB microphones are great if you want to sit in front of your laptop computer and record e.g. a podcast. The integral simple “soundcard” is pretty much a utility item, so any quality issues are mostly down to how good the microphone is and how its pickup pattern, sensitivity and “sound” suit your needs.
Can I use a condenser mic without phantom power?
Although there’s no way to use a condenser mic without phantom power, you can use a condenser mic without an audio interface, or mixing board, straight to your computer. To do that you need you need an XLR to USB pre amp, such as the MXL Mic Mate Pro.
Will phantom power damage an SM57?
The SM57 is a dynamic microphone. A professional, balanced, dynamic microphone will not be damaged by phantom power.