The C-1U is a digital home recording or podcasting enthusiast’s dream come true. This professional-quality condenser microphone is identical to the renowned C-1 mic, with one impressive difference: it features a built-in USB interface so you can be ready to record faster than ever, and with minimal preparation and equipment. We’ve even included a USB cable and a swivel mic stand mount, so just plug it into your computer and start recording!
The primary type of microphone used in recording studios and radio stations, condenser microphones are the ideal choice for capturing vocals and acoustic instruments. Unlike a dynamic microphone, a condenser microphone collects sound from an entire environment like a room, rather than just picking up what is happening directly in front of it. It is capable of capturing much more detail with a wider and flatter frequency response. But conventional condenser microphones are not designed to interface with a computer – you also need to provide a microphone preamp and an analog-to-USB interface. The C-1U features a built-in USB interface that draws the necessary power directly from your computer's USB input and requires no special drivers. Just plug it in and start recording your masterpiece!
The incredible C-1U has an exceptionally flat frequency response and pristine sound resolution that ensures audio content-rich, as natural as the original source. The cardioid pickup pattern provides unparalleled sound source separation and feedback rejection. Thanks to its ultra-low noise, transformerless FET input circuitry, the C-1U can handle extreme dynamics, up to 136 dB, with a flat frequency response from 40 Hz to 20 kHz. Which brings us to the software...