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@HOLLASOUNDS

Жыл бұрын

The Bahringer mics sound good, but bloody excellent for $60 a pair.

@oscarmorales-cn3hz

Жыл бұрын

They are doing that... Thanks for the advice!

When doing the distance test 3:04, I would appreciate it if you had a section where you boost them to listenable loudness at all distances tested so that we can get a sense for the amount of self noise and coloration that would be introduced if we did decide to mic it from that distance.

I’m absolutely shocked at how good this mic sounds for the price.

@EduardoRivera-cz4od

Жыл бұрын

same... I may need to get one of these to record random audio on my phone xD

@mikkywhalan

10 ай бұрын

@@EduardoRivera-cz4od one thing about these mics is that you need phantom power

@joseph-ow1hf

3 ай бұрын

Agree. I have a home studio......and these are great. If I were doing pro work, then I'd get Rode, but for my use.....amazing bargain.

It’s awesome to see more SDCs appearing on here.

I have the C-2s and have enjoyed using them to mic up instruments like acoustic guitar. I found they are a bit self-noisy though for spoken word. But I'm still happy to have the C-2s in my collection

@JonReynoldsESQ

Жыл бұрын

I have em. I avoid using them for spokenword for the same reason, they are noisy. But they definitely have their uses....I use them for audience mics for stand-up comedy. I also imagine they'd be great on drums or any loud instrument.

@ConnorR.mp3

Жыл бұрын

@@JonReynoldsESQ yeah, i use them on drums all of the time, they're great for overheads but i actually really like them on a snare

@fretkillrlives

Жыл бұрын

The self noise on the pair I received was not acceptable for quiet passages and I sent them back one day later. I have a B-1 which is a great mic for the money.

@steimystein4368

Жыл бұрын

I never even considered using them for vocal use. I purchased mine strictly for drum overheads and I've also used them for ambient mics for bands with IEMs.

@bulkvanderhuge9006

21 сағат бұрын

@@fretkillrlives One of mine developed an annoying 60hz hum, but I just unscrewed the top, and screwed it back together and the noise is gone.

Your videos a VERY helpful at educating audio tech purchases! One of the only channels that go into the really specific details. I might have to get those in the future and try asmr with them. Thank you for your channel and what you do :)

Keep the SDCs coming; You're doing great work!

Holy crap. That was awesome. We’re so used to specs and maybe 2 sound examples, that we’ve forgotten about practical tests.. great job. I’m going to pick these up because they sound good, aren’t crap and seem reliable. Oh, and they’re a steal. Nice. Thanks.

I got a set of these from Sweetwater years ago on sale for 15 dollars each. Best purchase I've ever made.

This is the most USEFUL review I've ever seen/heard for ANYTHING. Well done.

@Podcastage

Жыл бұрын

That is one of the kindest comments I've received. Thank you very much.

Yayyy, I asked for this review, I'm happy that you did it!!!

I think one of the best things about your reviews is that you do so many that 1) there is a high chance that you have reviewed a mic I'm looking at getting and that 2) I know your voice so comparing is easy. Thank you for doing these and putting in so much time and effort!

I got this set with another used microphone I bought many years ago. Then suddenly I needed to record stuff from my desk for things I was doing there, and they were perfect for that. I was a bit surprised to suddenly see you review them.

Thanks for the honest review, this seems like an interesting mic to try out. I want to use it for random percussion sampling, feels like a good starting point that won't break the bank for me. Thanks for the honest review it helped me a lot. I appreciate your knowledge and expertise with recording equipment! Cheers

I just ordered a pair through your link! I’m planning on using these as drum overheads for my solo project. Great video as always.

@Podcastage

11 ай бұрын

If you have the ability, you should absolutely record a sample video of these as drum overheads for the next person who is considering these for that application. That would be amazing.

you do the best reviews! keep up the amazing work!

Its even more crazy that I got a bunch of them for 30€ a pair a while back, very handy backup/extra mics in live use on anything where the little bit of extra harshness from these mics can be dealt with.

These actually sound pretty good for a budget SDC. Once again as always nice tests! Love your videos. Thanks for making and sharing it.

@boimesa8190

Жыл бұрын

What's an SDC?

@xucongzhan9151

Жыл бұрын

@@boimesa8190 Small diaphragm condenser (mic)

I bought a pair of these in 07. Slapped some MOVO wind muff's on them. Also put them in Smallrig shock mounts. For field recording acoustic musicians, these have served me well. I never expected them to have held up so well all these years. They live in my camera bag permanently.

You do great reviews; thanks!!!! 😁

I have a set. I use them for drum overheads and for ambient mics for bands using IEMs. You can't beat them for the price.

@joshplaysdrums2143

Жыл бұрын

good to hear! one of my pg81's finally broke so I might buy these for my overheads

@1steeeez

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this comment I was thinking about using these for exactly that.

@divinodayacap3313

Ай бұрын

Do you use a stereo pair as ambient iem mics? Or just mono?

@steimystein4368

Ай бұрын

@divinodayacap3313 I just use a single mic mounted on the middle singer's mic stand. It works great.

@divinodayacap3313

28 күн бұрын

@@steimystein4368 wow thats great! so like the sound is from the singer's perspective. very clever! you use the foam in that application?

Thank you for a very comprehensive and detailed review!

I love all of your videos especially the heroic music at the end! lol

I bought a pair of these for practically free when I worked for a local retailer. I usually use them for travel gigs and pre-production/demos when I don't want to mess with my expensive mics (usually AKG C414 or Senn 421). I actually really like them on pianos and acoustic guitars. If you know the instrument is going to be low in the mix they're more than adequate.

Just purchased using your affiliate link. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

Fun video. It's amazing how smooth the sm81 is--no wonder it's the goto mic for fiddle.

thank you for this great infos. i would have enjoyed your video even more, seeing you having your aggressions under control. life is hard enough. i wish you all the best and success!

Appreciate the upload 🤙🏼

very interesting review as always , and thanks for all the fish

you are not only playing well but your assessing is brilliant as well

@Podcastage

Жыл бұрын

That means a lot. Thank you.

Thank you for your reviews man! You always make me laugh on your goody takes. Keep up!

@Podcastage

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words Carlo, that means a lot. Glad to hear the videos give you a laugh. Have a wonderful day.

Probably the best review for a microphone I've ever seen

@Podcastage

8 ай бұрын

That's incredibly kind of you to say. Thank you so much for watching.

exceptional value...yowzer...thanks Bandrew...sending love and peace to everyone...

Thanks dude, I had totally forgotten about the existence of c2. Here in Brazil, microphones are very expensive, but these ones will work for a sound design project.

Bought a pair, through you. They are amazing! Thanks.

I like the way you test the mics

This man knows how to strum guitar. Nice rhythm and as always nice review!

I started recording with a couple of those, more than 15 years ago. They never failed and i made great music with them.

Very entertaining, and yet informative

Nice review. I've had a set of these for several years now and have been pretty happy with them and for the price? Can't really go wrong all things considered.

I go back and forth on this, but right now after hearing the mic comparisons and the music example, I'm firmly in the "don't by expensive microphones" frame of mind. The music recording example in particular makes it clear that a 30$ mic is more than enough to record something fit for music enjoyment. The room you're in and how you mic takes care of the rest and you should be focusing the rest of your energy on quality songwriting, arrangement and performance. Now count to five and I'll be fantasizing about the next expensive thing

@c4n0

Жыл бұрын

“Dont buy expensive mics and a 30 dlls mic is more than enough” its not going to end good, or at least will sound cheap

@ScarrCrow

Жыл бұрын

@@c4n0 no

Great video! I never seen your videos (shame!) and first thought "Ok, he will do..." but you adressed all my questions and concerns and did a great conclusion! To get it in context: I own some Neumann mics, also a pair of KM184. But I started micing drums with SM58s (because there were some), then bought (early 00s) some AKG small condensers as overheads - and it was a new world like somebody drawed back a curtain. And the invested more in mics. So ... great summary. Even if I have some great and expensive mics available - there are lots of situations where I think "what is the least expensive mic to use for this job" esp. for live situations. And for starting - as you said: These mics are a real price-value-winner. And Even if you get other mics: There will be situations, where you need additional mics. E.g. capturing the audience or ... and then you can take some "old mics you got". So no burned money. As said - great video, liked and loved, keep going!

Thanks for doing this one, lots of fun. I have a pair and have much the same opinion. I like my lewett 040 much better as a single stereo pair, but in a mix with 6, 8, or 10 channels you can’t hear any defects from the second stereo pair.

This video is making me buy these. They're absolutely the perfect mics for interviews. At least I think they'll work fine on a table, being small and somewhat directional, when the subject is a bit microphone shy. Thank you. Oh, and your issues on the top end, honestly, even with my speakers, with spoken word, they sound fine.

I particularly appreciate your discernment about problems in the high frequencies, which can cause many microphones to make a perfectly fine classical violin sound like a scalded cat - a detail unfortunately overlooked by many folks, including some professional producers.

@fiddleseth

Жыл бұрын

As a violinist and live sound engineer I 100% agree this is the problem with most mics including the awful sm58. It's not as bad of a problem when you're listening with dome tweeters used in studio monitors, but when you have compression drivers in pa speakers things can sound really rough in part due to bad horn designs and harmonic distortions that occur around the presence peaks of certain mics. Thanks to these videos I've gotten pretty good at telling which mic is going to sound terrible in a live sound situation on certain instruments just by listening on my iPad's speakers.

@AfferbeckBeats

Жыл бұрын

Would you use a ribbon mic for that purpose?

@sherrillshaffer579

Жыл бұрын

@@AfferbeckBeats There are some good condenser mics that work for violin, IMO, but ribbon mics can also work well. I know at least two or three pro engineers who have used ribbons on classical violin with excellent results. I'm guessing that ribbons might be a safer choice when in doubt here.

@ralphhathaway-coley5460

Жыл бұрын

@@AfferbeckBeats As a live sound engineer myself, the thought of having a ribbon Mic at a small folk festival venues etc fills me with dread, given how some players cannot resist tapping the mic to "..... just checking it was on"! Also, I think my bank manager would probably kill himself, and/or me! 😄

@hunkydorian

Жыл бұрын

The recording industry has a long, proud history of screechy violins.

Thank you. I know you have a basic revulsion for testing the "cheap stuff" sometimes but you answered the EXACT question I wanted answered: Can I use these, with wind protection, to do overhead booming voice recording for video. The answers appears to be yes. So often the exterior noise and problems with a location far outweight the minutae of details regarding spectral emphasis etc. I can boost bass a bit in post. I can deal with a little harshness. Often high frequencies want a little "sharpness" for clarity of dialogue so these seem like a VERY reasonable investment for budget video production audio.

I bought a set of C2's years ago for 20 Euros a piece, They still get used regularly for acoustic guitar. Well-placed, they sound great. For the price, they're unbeatable.

I have a pair that I inherited from my father. They rarely get used to be honest as I have much better SDCs and these do not sound very good. But they are surprisingly good for the money, I'll give them that. So if you are on a very tight budget it's great. Thing is with SDCs there are quite good options if you just step up the budget a notch. I have a pair Line Audio CM3s that I bought for $200 15 years ago, still use them all the time. Such great value. So if you can swing it, get something that will get use over the years.

I've had a pair of them for several years now and I use them a lot.

I've got these mikes and used them in many and situations, I've got KM 184, AKG C451 & C414 , SM 81, TLM 1o3, ... theses C2s are just incredible for the price !!! You guys can go and buy some right now !

Very helpful review!! Thanks!

@Podcastage

11 ай бұрын

You're very welcome. Thank you for the comment Eric.

Amazing review, thanks! Apparently it's a good entry condenser. I wouldn't use it for voice though. But for amplifiers and instruments it sounded very decent.

Strangely I like that guitar sound. Gives it a really cool yester-year vibe to it. It's gotten me thinking...

I actually own these and a pair of B5s back when I was on an extreme budget to record choirs. It's been well over 10 years since I have used either pair, but I literally just pulled out the B5s for some overheads for some drum tracking. They surprised me. I don't remember how the C2s stack up, but from many years ago, I remember liking the B5s better, but they are more expensive mics. I should pull out the C2s and try them again, but they are at a friend's house and have been for a decade or more.

I bought these a few weeks ago, insane value for money.

Funny how they are now labeled as cardioid because my old C-2’s are labeled super-cardioid. They hardly have any sound from the rear though, so I wouldn’t be surprised if the new ones are just corrected with the same capsule. Great vid! These C-2’s are dope little sticks in the right situations!

I think I have to get this into my collection

Just got this set to use with my ZoomR4. Amazing how good they sound.

I already own a Behringer B1 with which I'm quite satisfied; your test has convinced me to choose these over the Samson C02s. I wanted something reasonable to do stereo recordings of my acoustic guitar in an XY pattern, but wanted something better than the onboard mics of my Zoom recorders. Thanks for the information; I enjoy your in-depth reviews.

@gaborb6577

Жыл бұрын

And i did select the opposite (for usb) based on his review😂

Really impressive. I have a pair of studio projects C4- the one big difference being that the C4 have exchangeable capsules in different patterns. I’m not sure these C2 are possible to beat, pricewise, by any other company. These also come with a very sturdy case while my C4 came with just a bag.

I recorded my vocal for my song using 3 mics SM7B, AT2035, and C2 (using foam pop filter of course) aaaaand I ended up using the one recorded on this. I have a pretty weird voice tho, it might not be as suitable for most other singing voice. Doesn't sound like anything special raw but it's surprisingly quite flexible to edit and useable for professional use 👍

Ive used them for live sound and broadcast a lot they work well as crowd microphones for conferences as multiple stereo pairs. Ive also used them a few times for lecturn microphones on a broadcast mix and got better results over the likes of sm57s used for the in house mix.

Thx for a nice rewiew! This mic is like “There is an art, it says, or rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. … Clearly, it is this second part, the missing, which presents the difficulties.” :)

I use the C2s as drum overhead mics. They work well and I would recommend them to anyone who is on a budget.

@RorstadKATG

6 ай бұрын

I've been eyeing up a pair of these for months, mainly cause I need a pair of overheads for my drums, did you find them any good for cymbals specifically?

Still patiently waiting for the Lauten Audio LA-320 tube condenser review 😉

Great review.

Definitely a good first purchase mic that will do the job for a few years while you practise technique.

I use the c-2's for room mics, they're perfect for what I do!

I love pencil condensors. I would love a set of C-2's but I love the single MXL 603S I found at the pawn shop for $40

For a price like that, great little instrumental mic. I like it on acoustic guitar.

Yeah, the plosives are horrendous, but when you're a decent distance away, and with a good windscreen, they aren't noticable at all. This is a great combo for two types of people; those that want to travel and do interviews on their podcast or for those wanting to record warm acoustics because it sounded fantastic.

Thanks Andrew, just bought a pair on the strength of your review! Got several other Behringer mics and happy with all of them. Except the awful C1 that I gave away 🤣

Thanks for this test. I now prefer the C2 over the CO2. I can’t believe how well it did against the Neumann u87, It even sounded more natural at least at the distance you were using it.

@TheActualJae

Жыл бұрын

Sounded more natural? What...are you listening on?

@shingAMarie

Жыл бұрын

@@TheActualJae Bose sound link revolve plus. Yes, it has a less exaggerated low end that typically shows up with those large diaphragm condenser microphones.

@TheGamerJakas

Жыл бұрын

@@shingAMarie Behringer C2 is nowhere natural sounding. Neither is your cheap Bose soundbar. Sorry but these mics are really quite terrible especially regarding highs (off axis is terrible)

@gaziltapig

Жыл бұрын

@@TheGamerJakas Well im listening on my studio rig with professional JBL monitors, and Im hearing a couple $30 mics kick the asses of all but the top 2 or 3...

@shingAMarie

Жыл бұрын

@@gaziltapig the problem with audiophiles is that if it’s not expensive, they refuse to hear the goodness of it

I am scandalized. How do they make these mics so cheap? This was an amazing review! best one I have ever seen.

@Podcastage

8 ай бұрын

Wow that is very kind of you to say. I'm not sure how they made it so cheap.

Very good content

@Podcastage

8 ай бұрын

That's very kind o you. Thanks for watching and for the kind words.

I love the review. I am interested in hearing more of the song is there a complete version?

I have a couple of c02's I've had for 20 years I use as drum overheads. Some.of the cheap stuff sounds great. I've also gotten good results with a cheap zoom h2

I bought 4 of these used. I use them live for acoustic and percussion mics (including drumset overheads). The only issue is that the capsule occasionally has to be unscrewed and rescrewed to resolve a major ground hum. It's also really lovely as an audience or stage mic when using in ear monitors. And at $30/each, you don't have to be particularly careful with them.

@rikshaw2233

8 ай бұрын

Behringer C2, Unscrew the Capsule, cover Diaphram ports, give a Very light spray with Servisol Super 10 (switch cleaner), reduce noise by several db.

Dying for your review of the new Zoom M2 Mictrak, M3 Mictrak, M4 Mictrak. Please sooner than later!

I have these, and they are great for the money.

I bought a set of these for my son's first studio setup. He's been using them as a stereo set for recording oboe and piano for auditions, and a bit of voice. When I showed him how to lightly pan the tracks, his brain exploded. While they might not be great for voice, they seem to be wonderful for wind instruments. For $60, though... heck yeah. I got him a Shure 58 since, but for acoustic instruments these are a bargain and will last him well into the time when he's ready to buy much more expensive gear.

They sound amazing for cheap mics...I'm impressed.

@user-ur3zr3es8s

Жыл бұрын

Better than AT2020?

I have a matched pair of Rode M5s, also super-affordable. To my ears they have a bit more body and lower mids than these Behringers. I love the M5s, they're my go-to for X-Y applications. So far they've handled every situation I've thrown at them

Used C2 as OH and Room mic for recording drums and guitar cabs, sounds really great even without EQ.

I bought these as a cheap set of audience mics at church. They were good enough that we promoted them for use as choir mics in our temporary setup.

I’m sold. These are sufficiently good enough with arguably better bang for the buck.

i got a pair. i like them on nylon string guitar and distance micing amps. what i find weird is they have a kind of proximity effect that seems pronounced..theres a real sweet spot, and if you move out of the zone while playing the level drops. if you take some time with placement you can get decent results similar to mxl 603..they are good value, i got mine $55 inc shipping a few months back.

Thanks for the test. well done. I must say the km184 sounds very rich, but the owner must be too. Great sound, not budget at all. I have a couple of 184s and love 'em. Maybe I can sell them and buy the Behringer c2s and then go out for dinner a couple times. They don't sound the same as the 184, but with a little low end bump it would be very comparable. (IMO) Those customers love to see the Neumann name tho'. Nothing a little sharpie can't fix right? I also have a couple of U87s. Ah, those customers. This will make a great audience mic for live situations. Fix it in the mix right?

After my previous SDC's died, I picked these up on a lark because I wasn't in the mood to throw down another $100 for a single mic, let alone $60 for two. I was also looking for a small form factor that I could toss into my video kit for doing a stereo mix at live stage events (to mix in with the house sound for better ambience). These fit the bill perfectly. Heck, I can toss them on top of the cold-shoe on my camera with the stereo bar and a mini ball head and leave the light stand at home. Sure, the noise floor is a big high, but when you're at live events with amplified sound, it's basically meaningless. I don't know how they did it, but I'm glad they did.

You need to do a review on the line audio cm4 mic. Really amazing sdc made in Europe.

60 dollars for a matched pair of decent sdc´s, whats not to like, i think the only one i liked better in this video was the Neumann KM184 but this is a limited test of only voice of course. I have used the C2´s on acoustic guitar and im currently using one as a hi hat mic, it has served its purpose well. I also have the Behringer B2 Pro LDC and im currecntly using it for lead vocals recording an album and it sounds really good.

I use one of these C-2's for a zoom call audience mic in my auditorium. Works fine and if somebody steals it I could care less.

Valuable Comparison ❤

I use the C2 matching pair all the time. You can’t beat it for the price.

So ... the C-2s are ... much clearer and much cheaper than their much more expensive competitors. Yes, they have a limited range of application. But most lower-priced mics are like that. I have two of them pretty much on permaplacement in a Glyn Johns arrangement on my kit, with a beautiful MT87 and a D880S. This gets me the best drum sound I've ever had (high pass filter on). I've used them on spoken word stuff, and they did the job well. I would not use them on a guitar cab/combo or on sung vocals. I have LDCMs for that (2 × Behringer C-3 & 2 × t.bone SC450). I love my C-2s where they are. 🥰

The highs are sibilant because of the Helmholtz resonator in front of the diaphragm. Look into the front of the mic (1:20) and you'll see a plate with seven holes in front of the diaphragm. The plate, the holes, and the space between the plate and the diaphragm create a resonator for highs. Usually only the cheapest condensers - like this one - use them.

My ears really like the sound of this microphone upclose to medium close neutral mode with the scarlet 2i2's Air Mode.

@Podcastage

7 ай бұрын

For me I think that boost in the top end would be too much, but if it's working for you that's awesome. Happy recording Arick, thanks for sharing your insight.

Hi Brandew! Love your videos! Do you mind doing a video on Boya BY bm57 and bm58? They seem like good microphones for the price!

I bought this set crazy cheap on eBay. I use them on a boom in addition to lavs when I make short films. It helps round out the sound in the overall mix.

i use these for acoustic guitars, no complaints.