Is Behringer c1u good?

5.0 out of 5 starsGreat! Record sax covers with it. Great because it can deal with a whole lot of volume coming at it, but can be adjusted to work nicely with voice. The cord is plenty long.

What is the difference between Behringer c1 and c1u?

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.

Does XLR to USB work?

However, do XLR to USB cables work? XLR to USB cables work. But they only work well with dynamic microphones and provide the needed amplification for dynamic microphones. You can’t use XLR to USB cables for condenser microphones because they can’t supply phantom power required by power condenser microphones to work.

Does XLR sound better than USB?

A USB mic connects directly to the USB port on your computer, while an XLR mic requires an external recording interface or a digital I/O. Neither option is inherently better than the other. In fact, many USB mics use the exact same components as their XLR counterparts, so the sound quality is comparable.

Can a Behringer c-1u be used as a USB mic?

Get the lowdown on how this USB mic looks and sounds. The Behringer C-1U is a USB version of the hugely popular Behringer C-1 studio condenser microphone. Designed for digital home recording and podcasting, you don’t need any additional equipment to connect the C1-U to your computer and start recording.

What is the frequency response of the Behringer c-1u?

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!

Is there a headphone port on the c1-u?

No Headphone Port: Another weakness of the microphone is a lack of headphone port for direct monitoring. The C1-U is a recording microphone only. Verdict: A robust low-noise mic with a solid feel, but we really struggled with the recording levels.