The Behringer C1 is a "large-diaphragm" condenser microphone suitable for both live and studio applications. At $49.99 it's very affordable and would be the first step into the world of home recording for many people. It's a transformer-less FET mic with a cardioid [...]

Very affordable Produces good results when used on certain sources

Stand mount is flimsy Unpleasant treble response Little in the way in features Only certain voice types will benefit from using it

I use this mic for an internet radio show and for pod-casting. Got it, plugged it into my sound board and it has been working great ever since. Sounds good and it's very durable.

The pros at ZZ's were extremely helpful. The mic was also delivered fast! The Behringer C-1 is definitely GREAT bang for the money. I use it to record my vocals, which are now cleaner and richer than with my previous mic. I'm VERY happy with the purchase all around!

I was fooled, because this is a fake, the lack of attachment to the base. I have spent more money to buy cable and phantom power, that I never used it.

A lot of people slam Behringer gear. Most of these people don't know or comprehend the design and engineering that goes into pro audio gear. That said, the Behringer C-1 is exceptionally well designed. What happens to that design in a Chinese factory is another matter.

Good condenser mic, very good option for who want to start a home studio. Very good for vocals and guitar.