AmazoncomThe c-3 is a home recording enthusiasts dream come true This professional-quality condenser microphone is designed to capture your sounds with incredible realism, sensitivity and accuracyThis professional-quality condenser microphone is designed to capture your sounds with incredible realism, sensitivity and accuracy click to enlargeView frequency response click to enlargeView polar pattern click to enlargeWhat is a condenser Miccondenser microphones are the ideal choice for capturing vocals and acoustic instruments Theyre the primary type of microphone used in recording studios and radio stations They are capable of capturing much more detail than dynamic microphones because of their wider, flatter frequency response Another difference between condenser and dynamic mics is they contain active circuitry that requires phantom power (+48 V Dc) for operation You can power them from any phantom power equipped BEHRINgER XENYX mixer, plus enjoy the benefits of our state-of-the-art XENYX mic preampsWhy the c-3The c-3 is an affordable, high-quality way to put this essential studio tool to work for you It has three selectable pickup patterns: omnidirectional for capturing sound equally on all sides cardioid for picking up your source signal while rejecting off-axis sounds and figure-eight for capturing sound both behind and in front of the mic, but not all the way around With its excellent transducer and gold-plated XLR output, the c-3 is very neutral-sounding and truly delivers on the promise of noise-free transmissionBuilt To LastThe c-3 is built to be your go-to condenser mic for years to come Its tough, die-cast body can withstand all the rigors of bleary-eyed late-night recording marathons And with its rugged foam-padded carrying case, it travels in safety and style We also included a swivel stand mount so it can be affixed to your studios mic standsc-3 SpecsTransducer type: condenser, 16 mm Polar pattern: cardioid, figure 8, omni connection: gold-plated balanced XLR connector Open circuit sensitivity: -40 dBVpa (10 mVpa) Frequency response: 40 Hz - 18 kHz Max SPL: 142 dB Equivalent noise level: 23 dBA (IEc 651) Dynamic range: 119 dB Rated Impedance 350 ohms Supply voltage: +48 V Supply current: 70 mA Dimensions: Shaft diameter: 54 mm Length: 180 mm Weight: Approximately 045 kgWhats in the BoxBehringer c-3 Microphone, Swivel Stand Mount, carrying case, Users ManualProduct DescriptionBEHRINgER STUDIO cONDENSER MIcROPHONE c-3Dual-Diaphragm Studio condenser Microphone Professional large dual-diaphragm condenser microphone for studio recording and live applications Ideal as main and support microphone for studio and live applications Selectable cardioid, omnidirectional or figure eight pickup pattern Pressure-gradient transducer with shock-mounted dual-diaphragm capsule Perfect for acoustic instruments, overhead, piano, etc Exceptionally flat frequency response and ultra-high sound resolution Ultra low-noise transformerless FET input eliminates low-frequency distortion Ultra-rugged construction with metal die-cast body gold-plated 3-pin XLR connector for highest signal integrity Swivel stand mount and transport case included High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life conceived and designed by BEHRINgER germanyThe c-3 is a home recording enthusiasts dream come true This professional-quality condenser microphone is designed to capture your sounds with incredible realism, sensitivity and accuracy What is a condenser Miccondenser microphones are the ideal choice for capturing vocals and acoustic instruments Theyre the primary type of microphone used in recording studios and radio stations They are capable of capturing much more detail than dynamic microphones because of their wider, flatter frequency response Another difference between condenser and dynamic mics is they contain active circuitry that requires phantom power (+48