Behringer C-2 Stereoset 5-stars Reviews

Best buy small diaphragm mics

I own 2 C-2 stereo sets... For that price you can't buy better mics!

Great for hihat or ride cymbals, or OH recording drums or percussions...

I recommend them for recording some unprofessional gigs or something like that!

Best budget microphones out there!

I bought these to use in my home studio, for recording guitar and piano. They work perfectly for that usecase, I leant them to a friend who used them in a live sound environment on a bodhran and they held up perfectly.

The case they come in is a little bulky if you're carrying a lot of gear but the fact they even come with a hard case at this price is amazing

I was skeptical at first, but they work great!

I bought two stereo pairs of the C-2, since we sometimes need a larger amount of microphones for some shows. So, that means 4 microphones with accessories for a total cost of 76 Euros. I couldn't invest in something more expensive, so I was sadly convinced not to receive any decent quality for that price, but I was proven wrong.

Features

The -10db came in handy when using as overheads on drums and percussion. We did the low cut in the mix so we didn't use that feature. Anyhow, i suspect it's not possible to combine low cut with -10db..? Haven't checked it up, but it kind of seems so from looking at the mic. I guess the C-2 provide the basic features and the hard case and accessories (windscreen and stereo bar) for that price are incredible so let's go for 5 stars.

Sound

We used them as overheads on drums (the stereo bar came in handy) and percussion for a live show. Both the live sound and the recordings worked great. Later, I also recorded some backing vocals for a guide track with one of these, since it's easier to just put the windscreen (also included) on and sing directly in than rigging up my large diaphragm mic on a stand etc. I was amazed how clear the sound was!

Quality

My colleague has a lot of experience working with an earlier model of these mics from Behringer. He pointed out that they have to be handled with care as they can break easier than other comparable mics. That justifies my 4 star quality rating, actually I can't say anything out of own experience. Anyway, since they come well protected in a stuffed box, it would really be my own fault if they break. I don't know any other mic than a SM58 you could mistreat just for fun ;)

Overall, I'd like to point out again that these mics work VERY FINE for what you normally need a decent small diaphragm microphone for! I have a Rode M3 since years ago that I use every now and then. I have no reason to say it sounds better, and again, it costs the same as 4 of the C-2. And something like a Neumann KM87 was out of my league anyway. To summon up, if you're in for a budget small diaphragm you can just as well buy the cheapest ones there are. You won't regret saving the money and I really don't think a microphone for even four times the price would make you any happier.

Second set

This is my second set of these. My first set has been going strong for over ten years, so I thought I could maybe spend the tiny amount of money that they cost again and have two stereo pairs.

I personally really like their attention to the high end, so they're awesome for overheads on drums if you're on a budget. I've also used them as secondary mics for vocal choirs/barbershop. Mostly I use them for recording guitar amps in stereo.

Honestly can't fault them at this price, although there *are* better mics out there if you have the money.

perfect for the price

I have bought this in the past and after selling them I bought them again.

The sound is decent and they are really useful for a lot of situation.

Really recommended

At the very beginning I want to say that for the most part quality depends not only on microphones, but also on the acoustics of the room. I use these microphones to record my compositions on the piano. Despite their price, they produce quite a good sound. Of course, microphones for $ 100 or 300 sound better in some subtleties, but if you don’t have a big budget or just start recording guitar, piano and any other instruments, then take them

for the money these are perfect

Cheapest matched SDC set in the world

For the price it could be argued these should sound like raw potatoes but they just don't. They are electret so if you're looking for a 'true' condenser this ain't it but at the price who cares? They sound good with a reasonably low noise floor and would be not amiss in stereo amateur choir or piano recording.

Honestly, even if they didn't work they would be one of the cheapest paperweights I've ever bought, win-win, buy them.

very good product

good sounding microphones would buy again. Worth the money.

Cheap... but

...sound great to me. Have recorded several time with them and it was great. Cheap mics tend to have crispy high end... but if you know it you know how to "correct".

Incredible value

Great sounding mics at a extremely low price.

Cant believe how low price this is. They are great overhead mics for cymbals.

Amazing value for money

I've used these to record acoustic guitar (close) and even some vocals and for the money they are brilliant. The output is not very "hot" so you need to turn up the pre-amps a bit but I have no problems with noise.

STUDIO

A good quality product at an inexpensive price is a must in every studio very handy

Excellent live overheads for drums

Really good value - I used these in combination with the Shure PG mic set (4 dynamic mics) for weddings and functions. It helps that the desk is a Presonus digital. The band leader has offered to but them from me for the new drummer since I left!

I wonder how good microphones is in this low price. Very good solution for small scene. Very good ratio of service and price. Thanks.

Behringer C2 Stereo Pair of Condenser Mic's

I'm no expert by any means when it comes to mic's. All I can say is I've used these to record a couple of my Electro's and the sound is way better than just DI'ing the guitars straight into my mixer. Had to experiment with placement a bit, but once I'd got it right, these little mic's made my mid priced guitars sound like something considerably more expensive. Great value if, like me you are on a measly budget.

Great little condenser microphones

I bought these for recording live bands. The microphones come in a foam filled plastic carry case which is great for storage and should protect the microphones when they are in transit. The build quality of the microphones is good; they come complete with clips and a twin mounting bar for placement on a microphone stand. The microphones also come with a pair of windshields which are fine but don't expect to be able to use these outdoors without additional protection from the wind. The microphones have a switchable low pass filter and a -10dB pad but unfortunately it is not possible to use both at the same time. Of course these microphones require phantom power and as such cannot be connected to some recorders directly. Either a mixer with phantom power or a phantom power inserter such as the Millenium PP2B Phantom Power Supply will need to be used with entry level recorders such as the Tascam DR-05 etc.

Sound quality is surprisingly good for a microphone at this price point. The response is smooth and well extended. Self generated noise is also low but not as good as a large diaphragm condenser. If you need to use these for vocals then you would most likely need a popkiller as plosives at short range cause the microphones to pop as you would expect.

If you are looking for microphones for live recordings and you are on a budget then these are well worth considering.

Mega good for violins and flutes

I conduct a choir specializing in what I’d call a progressive religious choral music - think Piotr Rubik meets Pink Floyd ? In other words, a lot of singers, a lot of players playing a lot of instruments including some that are notoriously hard to a) amplify b) amplify properly, such as violins and flutes.

After I bit of research, I decided to go for this matched pair – the price is hard to match, especially if you consider that C2s come in a case, with foam popshields and a microphone stand adapter.

I wasn’t disappointed. Far from it. Soundwise, the microphones are really excellent – we use them for, you guessed it, violins and flutes, and reproduction is natural and realistic.

The perceived quality is high, they seem well built and so far we’ve had no issues with them – mind, they’re not used in a permanent installation, we move quite a lot.

Definitely recommended.

Excellent for the price

I bought these mikes specifically for use as drum overheads. I have used them in an XY, and AB spaced position, as well as using the Recorderman technique - see the end of this review for a brief explanation.

The mics are well made, and feel solid. They provide a three-position switch for flat, low-pass or -10dB pad response. The -10dB pad is particularly useful for miking loud percussive instruments such as a drum kit. The cardiod response is good for minimising off-axis response, which is useful if your recording space is less than stellar or too boxy.

They have proven solid and reliable performers. Their response time is good which makes them very well suited for percussive instruments. Frequency wise, they have a good response which is not over-hyped at the high-end like some other cheap mikes. Noise hasn't been an issue. Stereo wise, they provide a solid,coherent image which I find particularly appealing.

My favoured setup is Recorderman overhead drum mic technique. Basically one of the mikes is placed directly above the centre of the snare drum about two drum sticks in height. The other one is placed roughly above the drummer's shoulder, on the floor tome side, also pointing towards the centre of the snare, at an equal distance. This provides a balanced sound for the entire kit, without too much room sound. You can vary the position of the second mike to get more/less volume from the bass drum.

Excellent value, and a bargain at the price. I would certainly buy them again.