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Behringer C-1 / B-1 / XM8500
Behringer

C-1 / B-1 / XM8500

Budget condenser and dynamic mics.

About this item

  • C-1 condenser, B-1 large-diaphragm condenser, XM8500 dynamic
  • XLR connection

Where to buy

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🎛 What it's for

Budget condenser and dynamic mics.

Complete your C-1 / B-1 / XM8500 setup

Everything you'll need to plug it in, power it, play it and protect it. Click any item to see it on Amazon. Connections are from the maker's specs; check your manual for your exact model. Questions? Call or text Doc: (718) 715-4652

XLR microphone cable
1XLR microphone cableConnect the mic to your interface.See it on Amazon →
Boom mic stand
2Boom mic standHolds the mic steady where you need it.See it on Amazon →
Pop filter
3Pop filterStops harsh P and B pops on vocals.See it on Amazon →
Shock mount
4Shock mountStops bumps and vibration getting into the recording.See it on Amazon →
Reflection filter
5Reflection filterCleaner vocals in an untreated room.See it on Amazon →
Audio interface
6Audio interfaceNeeded to plug an XLR mic into your computer.See it on Amazon →
Studio headphones
7Studio headphonesHear details your speakers hide. Doc's picks: ATH-M50x, MDR-7506, DT 770 PRO.See it on Amazon →

Build your home studio

The gear every home studio needs around your C-1 / B-1 / XM8500: speakers, speaker cables, foam for the walls, a desk and a mic.

Studio monitors
1Studio monitorsHear your music properly. Yamaha HS5, PreSonus Eris, KRK Rokit.See it on Amazon →
2 × TRS to XLR speaker cables
22 × TRS to XLR speaker cablesConnect your interface or MPC to the monitors.See it on Amazon →
Monitor stands
3Monitor standsTweeters at ear height for a mix you can trust.See it on Amazon →
Monitor isolation pads
4Monitor isolation padsStop desk rumble and tighten the bass.See it on Amazon →
Acoustic foam panels (black/charcoal)
5Acoustic foam panels (black/charcoal)Put foam on your walls to stop echo and reflections.See it on Amazon →
Bass traps
6Bass trapsControl boomy low end in the room corners.See it on Amazon →
Studio desk
7Studio deskA real workstation for your gear, keyboard and monitors.See it on Amazon →
Extra power cables (IEC)
8Extra power cables (IEC)Most studio gear uses the same black IEC power cable. Keep spares.See it on Amazon →
Condenser microphone
9Condenser microphoneDoc's pick for home vocals: AT2020.See it on Amazon →

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