Behringer STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES C-2 Manuale utente

User Manual

STUDIO CONDENSER

MICROPHONES C-2

2 Matched Studio Condenser Microphones

18 STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES C-2 User Manual

Terminals marked with this symbol

carry electrical current of sucient

magnitude to constitute risk

of electric shock. Useonly high-quality

commercially-available speaker cables

with ¼"TS plugs pre-installed. Allother

installation or modication should be

performed only by qualiedpersonnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alerts you to the presence of

uninsulated dangerous voltage

inside the enclosure -voltage that may be

sucient to constitute a risk ofshock.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alertsyou to important operating

and maintenance instructions in the

accompanying literature. Please read themanual.

Condenser microphones are

extremely moisture-sensitive.

Never use your microphone in close

proximity to water (e.g. bath tubs, wash basins,

sinks, washing machines, pools, etc.). When doing

voice recordings, always use the enclosed

windscreen to safely protect the capsule

from moisture.

Always use the power

supply specied in the

operating instructions.

Take care not to drop

your microphone as this can

lead to severe damage.

BEHRINGER assumes no liability for any

damage caused by the user.

After each use, wipe the

microphone down with a soft

cloth and place it back into its

protective casing (included with the microphone).

Then, lay the small bag containing the

moisture-absorbing crystals on top of the

microphone head.

Important Safety

Instructions

19 STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES C-2 User Manual

LIMITED WARRANTY

Please register your new BEHRINGER

equipment right after your purchase by visiting

behringer.com and read the terms and conditions

of our warranty carefully.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES

ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND

ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER IS

PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM).

ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR

RESPECTIVE OWNERS. MUSICGROUP ACCEPTS

NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSSWHICH MAY BE

SUFFERED BY ANY PERSONWHO RELIES EITHER

WHOLLY OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION,

PHOTOGRAPH OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN.

COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM

ACTUAL PRODUCT. MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS

ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS

AND RESELLERS ONLY. FULLFILLERSAND

RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF MUSICGROUP

AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY TO BIND

MUSICGROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION.THIS MANUAL

IS COPYRIGHTED. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL

MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN

ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR

MECHANICAL, INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND

RECORDING OF ANY KIND, FOR ANY PURPOSE,

WITHOUT THE EXPRESSWRITTEN PERMISSION OF

MUSICGROUPIPLTD.

Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. Box 146,

Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

20 STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES C-2 User Manual

1. Introduction

Congratulations! By purchasing the BEHRINGER C-2, you have obtained 2 condenser

microphones that oer 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 deective 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 eect 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 eect. By cleverly selecting the position and the angle of your microphone, you can

eectively manipulate the proximity eect and thus aect 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.

21 STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES C-2 User Manual

Of course, you can use your microphones individually as well. A cardioid pattern capsule

is often used in recording situations in which several sound sources are present. Since this

capsule selectively tones down the pickup of sounds located to the side of the microphone,

this way you can achieve good separation of sound sources, thus easily avoiding feedback.

5. Low Cut-Filter and Signal Level

Attenuation (-10dB)

The C-2 studio microphones feature a switchable low-cut lter that lets you eliminate

low-frequency disturbances such as subsonic noise. Set the switch to its middle position to

activate the low-cut lter.

A switchable level attenuation is provided on your C-2s for applications in which the

microphones are exposed to extremely high sound pressures. When the switch is in its

“−10dB”position, the level attenuation is activated.

When the switch is in its top-most position, the signal is not inuenced in any way.

6. Microphone Installation

To attach the microphones to the microphone stands, two clamps are included with the

delivery. First screw a clamp onto the stand before attacting the microphone itself.

7. Audio Connection

Use a balanced XLR microphone cable with the following pin assignment: pin1=shielding;

pin2=+; pin3=-. Since your C-2 features gold-plated contact points throughout,

we recommend that you use only microphone cables with gold-plated connectors.

8. Level Setting/Adjusting the Basic Sound

Adjust the gain control in the microphone channel of your mixing console so that the peak

LED lights up only occasionally or never at all. The EQ controls in the microphone channel

should be set to mid-travel position to start with; low-cut lter and signal level attenunation

should be switched o. To get the sound you want, try changing the mic position relative to

the sound source or even move the microphone around in the recording room of your studio.

Adjusting the angle at which walls face the sound source can also be helpful. Only when

the desired basic sound has been achieved, should you start to use equalizers and signal

processors, if any at all. Remember: less is often more!

22 STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES C-2 User Manual

0˚ 0˚

30˚30˚

60˚60˚

90˚90˚

120˚120˚

150˚150˚

180˚180˚

-10

-20

-30

250 Hz

500 Hz

1 kHz

2 kHz

4 kHz

8 kHz

16 kHz

Polar pattern

-20

-10

20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k

Frequency response

23 STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES C-2 User Manual

9. Specications

Transducer type condenser, 16 mm (0.63'')

Operating principle pressure gradient

Polar pattern cardioid

Connector gold-plated balanced XLR connector

Open circuit sensitivity (@1kHz) −41dBV (0dBV = 1V/Pa)

Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz

level attenuation −10dB, switchable

Low-cut lter 6dB/oct.@120Hz (switchable)

Max. SPL (≤1%THD@1kHz) 140dB (0dB), 150dB (−10dB)

Equivalent noise level (IEC651) 19dBA

Signal-to-noise ratio 75dB

Nominal impedance 75Ω

Load impedance > 1kΩ

Mains Voltage/Fuse

Supply voltage +48V

Supply current 3mA

Physical/Weight

Dimensions shaft:0.8" / 20mm

length:3.7" / length:94mm

Weight approx. 0.2lbs / 0.09kg

We Hear You

Indice

Altri manuali Behringer Microfono

Behringer

Behringer C-4 Manuale utente

Behringer

Behringer C-1 Manuale utente

Behringer

Behringer C-1 Manuale utente

Behringer

Behringer XM1800S Manuale utente

Behringer

Behringer B-5 Manuale utente

Behringer

Behringer ULTRALINK ULM202USB Manuale utente

Behringer

Behringer B-1 Manuale utente

Behringer

Behringer C-4 Manuale utente

Behringer

Behringer B-5 Manuale utente

Behringer

Behringer B-2 PRO Manuale utente

Behringer

Behringer B-1 Manuale utente

Behringer

Behringer T-47 Manuale utente

Behringer

Behringer C-1U Manuale utente

Behringer

Behringer ULTRALINK ULM200USB Manuale utente

Behringer

Behringer C-2 Manuale utente

Behringer

Behringer BIGFOOT Manuale utente

Behringer

Behringer XM1800S Manuale utente

Behringer

Behringer ULTRALINK ULM100USB Manuale utente

Behringer

Behringer C-3 Manuale utente

Behringer

Behringer XM1800S Manuale utente

Behringer

Behringer ULTRALINK ulm300USB Manuale utente

Behringer

Behringer Monitor Speakers MS16 Manuale utente

Behringer

Behringer C-3 Manuale utente

Behringer

Behringer B-5 Manuale utente

Manuali Microfono popolari di altre marche

IK Multimedia

IK Multimedia iRig Stream MIC PRO Manuale utente

DAPAudio

DAPAudio RM-101 Manuale utente

AKG

AKG CHM 21 Manuale utente

Sennheiser

Sennheiser evolution wireless series EM 100 Manuale utente

Sony

Sony C-48 Manuale utente

GIGAMEDIA

GIGAMEDIA GGM PAMICUHFG Manuale utente

Shure

Shure WH30TQG Manuale utente

auna PRO

auna PRO MIC-900 Manuale utente

AKG

AKG D 3800 Manuale utente

Shure

Shure KSM141 Manuale utente

MAIIN SOUND

MAIIN SOUND IIN style Manuale utente

Earthworks

Earthworks TC25 Manuale utente

Sennheiser

Sennheiser evolution D1 Manuale utente

Alesis

Alesis MicLink Wireless Manuale utente

DSPPA

DSPPA D6234 Manuale utente

Monacor

Monacor IMG STAGELINE ECM-300B Manuale utente

Ansr Audio

Ansr Audio Scan16 Manuale utente

Shure

Shure MXA710 Series Manuale utente