The Behringer C-1U USB Condenser Microphone is a digital home recording or podcasting enthusiast's dream come true. The C-1U has a built in USB interface so you can be ready to record faster than ever, and with minimal preparation and equipment.

The C-1U has a built in USB interface that derives the needed power directly from your computer's USB input and requires no special drivers. Just plug in and start recording your masterpiece!

Unlike most other USB microphones, you won't need to download any additional drivers to begin using the C-1U right out of the box, it even works with Vista. You also get an extensive software package with Audacity for recording, Kristal Audio Engine for editing and multitracking, Podifier uploading software and PodNova downloading software. Connect the mic to your PC or Mac. Load Audacity and save your recording onto your hard drive. Now load the included Kristal software and you can edit your recording or add tracks. Now you're ready to upload your work onto the Web via Podifier.

The C-1U has an exceptionally flat frequency response and pristine sonic resolution that ensures content-rich audio that is as natural sounding as the original source. The cardioid pickup pattern provides unparalleled sound source separation and feedback rejection.

The C-1U's ultra low-noise, transformerless FET input circuitry can handle extreme dynamics, all the way up to 136dB, with ruler-flat frequency response from 40Hz to 20KHz. That means that even if the special guest on your next podcast happens to be a revved-up jet engine, this workhorse mic will not distort.