20STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES C-2 User Manual

1.Introduction

Congratulations! By purchasing the BEHRINGER C‑2, 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 studio and on the stage.

2. Power Supply

Phantom power (+48 V) is required to operate your microphone. We assume no liability for damage caused to your C‑2 through deffective phantom power. Before activating phantom power, mute your playback system and connect the C‑2 to the microphone input of your mixing console. After activating phantom power, the C‑2 requires several seconds to stabilize itself.

3. 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.

4. Possible Applications

Both microphones have been matched to one another (matched pair). Therefore, they are particularly well-suited for stereo recordings. Regardless 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.