Behringer C-4 Brochure

Condenser Microphones

SINGLE DIAPHRAGM CONDENSER
MICROPHONES C-4

2 Matched Studio
Condenser Microphones

2 matched condenser microphones
for stereophonic studio recording
and live applications

Ideal as main and support
microphones for studio and
live applications

Cardioid pickup pattern for
eective feedback elimination

Low-mass diaphragm for ultra-wide
frequency response and ultimate
sound reproduction

Switchable low-frequency roll-o
and input attenuation

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

Stand adapters, windscreens,
stereo-bar and transport
case included

High-quality components and
exceptionally rugged construction
ensure long life

C-4 microphones are built to capture
the performance of a choir, piano or
any other vocal or acoustic sound
source to provide a beautiful true-to-life
sound. Sold in perfectly matched pairs,
these outstanding condenser mics are
especially great for live applications
because their non-reective nish
eliminates unwanted glare caused by
stage lighting.

What is a condenser microphone?

A condenser mic is the ideal choice for
capturing vocals or acoustic instruments,
either in live or recording settings. By their
very nature, condenser microphones
are much more sensitive than dynamic
microphones, enabling them to pick-up
even the subtlest of signals. Thanks to
their cardioid (heart-shaped) pattern,
C-4 microphones pickup your source
signal while rejecting o-axis sounds that
can ruin an otherwise perfect recording.
Another dierence 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
benets of our state-of-the-art XENYX
mic preamps.

Sound That Astounds

Every stitch of these mics is designed
to deliver beautiful sound. Beginning
with the gold-plated 3-pin XLR connector,
you get the highest signal integrity.

Once they are connected to your
sound system, you’ll notice these
twin pro-caliber microphones have
exceptional frequency response (an
average boost of 4dB between 1kHz­8kHz). For those of you who are new to
condenser mics, this basically means
you’ll get a slightly brighter sound that
will give the perfect shape to cymbals and
overhead mic’ing. Acoustic pianos and
choirs will also benet greatly from this
frequency response.

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EUROLIVE B215D

SINGLE DIAPHRAGM
CONDENSER
MICROPHONES C-4

The cardioid pickup pattern provides
unparalleled sound source separation and
feedback rejection. C-4 mics contain ultra
low-noise transformerless FET input circuitry
that can handle extreme dynamics (from
20 Hz to 20 kHz) and has a maximum sound
pressure level of 136 dB. So even if the
featured performer at your next recording
session or live show happens to be a
revved-up jet engine, this workhorse mic
will not distort!

C-4 mics also feature a switchable
low-frequency rollo to eliminate infrasonics
(mic handling noise, nasty sound created by
creaky stages), as well as a switchable -10
dB input attenuation to accommodate for
hot signals, such as a really loud vocalist or
overzealous cellist.

But wait, there’s more…

The C-4 mics not only sound great,
they come packed with custom stand
adapters, windscreens, a stereo bar for

Live Recording

Choir

XENYX 802

C-4

UCA222
USB Audio Interface

Live Performance

mounting both mics in stereo alignment,
and a transport case. As soon as you break
them out of the box, these mics are ready
to become a mind-blowing addition to
your sound arsenal.

Laptop

The transducer
is where the C-4
collects sound

Switchable low­frequency roll-o

Switchable -10 dB
input attenuation

Gold-plated XLR
output

Specications

C-4

Acoustic
Grand Piano

XENYX 802

Transducer t ype condense r, 16 mm (0.63")

Polar pattern cardioid

Connec tor gold-pl ated balanced XLR
connector

Open circ uit sensitivi ty -38 dBV (0 dBV = 1 V/Pa)
(@ 1kHZ)

Frequenc y response 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Level attenuation -10 dB, switchable

Low-cut  lter 6 dB/oct. @ 120 Hz (swi tchable)

Max. SPL 136 dB
(≤ 1 % THD @ 1 kHz)

Nominal impedance 75 Ω

Load impe dance > 1 kΩ

Supply vol tage +48 V

Supply cu rrent 3 m A

Dimensio ns Ø shaft : 0.9", length: 3.7"
Ø shaft : 23 mm, length: 94 mm

Weight approx. 0.6 6 lbs/approx. 0.30 kg

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upon req uest of th e owner.

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