I'm looking at picking up a cheap pair of condenser mics for general ambient recording and for my daughters school play. I've DJ'd more than a few dances at the school so the teacher roped me in as the audio guy for the school play.
I figured I would just drop the pair over the stage as overheads or possibly put them downstage low and out of sight. (can they be used as a makeshift "PZM" ?) I realize the Behringers are bottom feeders as microphones go but I'm on a budget and I'm not going to buy $1000 plus wireless headset mics for a bunch of second graders... After the school play they'll be used for video duty.
I can't for the life of me see any difference between the C-2 and the C-4 aside from the color.
Does anyone have any experience with these?
Which Behringer condensers to get? C-2 or C-4
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Re: Which Behringer condensers to get? C-2 or C-4
The C-2's are actually great little mics. Especially for the price.
I've used them on many different occasions for many different things.
I don't know for sure, but I don't think there is any difference between the C2 & C4.
I've used them on many different occasions for many different things.
I don't know for sure, but I don't think there is any difference between the C2 & C4.
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Re: Which Behringer condensers to get? C-2 or C-4
If I may make a reccomendation...
The CAD Audio CM217 sound better than either of the Behringers. They're 2 / $50 at Musiciansfriend. I've used them on just about everything. piano & other instruments, response mics, choirs, etc. They're even decent vocal mics in a pinch.
I'm a CAD/Astatic dealer and I can't touch their price on those (even at my cost). In fact, I can't even order them individually... they package them as overheads with some of their drum mic kits. CAD is an American company (great guys) and the people and product are both top notch. I bought a lot of their B-stock a while back, most of it is gooseneck type mics, so not exactly what you're looking for... but I think the 217s would do the trick.
The CAD Audio CM217 sound better than either of the Behringers. They're 2 / $50 at Musiciansfriend. I've used them on just about everything. piano & other instruments, response mics, choirs, etc. They're even decent vocal mics in a pinch.
I'm a CAD/Astatic dealer and I can't touch their price on those (even at my cost). In fact, I can't even order them individually... they package them as overheads with some of their drum mic kits. CAD is an American company (great guys) and the people and product are both top notch. I bought a lot of their B-stock a while back, most of it is gooseneck type mics, so not exactly what you're looking for... but I think the 217s would do the trick.
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Re: Which Behringer condensers to get? C-2 or C-4
all things being equal... support the american company
Go with the CADs
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Re: Which Behringer condensers to get? C-2 or C-4
Thanks guys for the heads up on the CAD's... I just ordered a set. I'll report back after the play...
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Re: Which Behringer condensers to get? C-2 or C-4
Too bad those are not available in Europe. The reviews of the C2 are great in terms of value for money. If these are even better, that's a nice bargain.
Re: Which Behringer condensers to get? C-2 or C-4
I have a cad premium 7 piece and the condensers are awesome
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