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Studio Projects C3 (No Longer Available)

Item ID: C3Mic

Large-diaphragm Condenser Mic with 3 Polar Patterns, Built-In Pad and High-Pass Filter

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From Our Research Team:

Great Sound from a Versatile Condenser Mic!

For capturing that full, punchy sound you hear on so many of the best professional recordings, we’ve discovered that you can’t go wrong with the Studio Projects C3 — especially if you don’t have the budget for a mic that costs thousands of dollars!

Studio Projects C3 Condenser Microphone at a Glance:
  • Versatile mic for a wide range of recording uses
  • Three polar patterns plus pad and high-pass filter
  • Boutique mic performance at an affordable price!

Versatile mic for a wide range of recording uses
The Studio Projects C3 is the ultimate in large diaphragm, multi-pattern condenser mics at this price, delivering a classic deep, rich sound you’ll love. The C3's versatility will amaze you. It’s great for overhead choirs, strings, pianos, drums and more. It also makes a warm, intimate vocal microphone for all styles of music. You'll find dozens of uses for the Studio Projects C3!

Three polar patterns plus pad and high-pass filter
The Studio Projects C3 offers three recording pattern positions — cardioid, omni, and a true figure 8 — with pad and hi-pass filter. It’s equipped with a true 1" 6-micron gold sputtered dual large diaphragm in a pressure gradient transducer capsule, ensuring the finest quality of recordings while offering linear response. All-in-all, you get the high-quality features and incredible performance you’d expect to find in a world-class microphone. That’s because the Studio Projects C3 is a world-class microphone: it just doesn’t cost as much.

Boutique mic performance at an affordable price!
The beauty of the Studio Projects C3 is in the fact that it is capable of achieving results which are typically entrusted only to microphones boasting very large price tags. The reasons behind this can be attributed to the manufacturing process and the components used to build the mic. It is not “magic”, but rather solid, proven design principles and repeatable build tolerances that are responsible for the performance of the C3. The ratio of quality to price guarantees the Studio Projects C3 to be a benefit to nearly any studio from the modest home setup to the high profile, big-city recording facilities.


Studio Projects C3 Condenser Microphone Features:
  • Vocal microphone for production, broadcast, and voice-over work
  • Perfect for the professional and home project studio
  • Overhead for choirs, orchestra sections
  • Ambience miking
  • Spot mic for strings, piano & percussion
  • Dual membrane 1.06" 6-micron mylar diaphragms
  • Selectable patterns (omni, cardioid, figure eight)
  • 6dB/octave @ 150Hz high-pass filter
  • -10db pad
  • Maximum SPL: 139/146dB SPL for 1% THD @1kHz (0dB/-10dB pad)
  • Includes shock mount adapter, foam filter, and case

The Studio Projects C3 is a great multipurpose condenser mic!
Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number C3

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Reviews

Amazing Mic!!!

by Joel from Seattle WA
May 16, 2008
Music Background:
I own a few other mics in this price range but they don't shine like this one does. I'm suprised it dosen't cost more. Sound is on par with mics 2,3 or more times the price of this one. Highs are silk... read more [+]y smooth, mids are real, lows are all there!!! Don't let the very resonable price fool you, this on par with any pro studio mic out there. I have a couple different pre-amps (Focusrite Trackmaster amd FMR Audio) and this mic sounds fantastic running through either of them. This mic is amazing!! close [-]

Whorth every cent

by Ali from Las vegas
May 30, 2007
Music Background: Recording Engineer
I have mr U-87 blue mouse and a C 3000B and this mic is the best over all package. The U-87 is best on rock and some rap but with the C3 hooked up to an avalon 737 I never have to switch mics. Dont ge... read more [+]t me wrong Naumann makes some of the best mics Iv heard but if you want a mic with fat sound that handles it all with the right pre that is its a must have. And as for the small switches I mean come on the switches dont pick up the sound and well they work. If your in the markit for a great mic that wont kill you pockets this is it. close [-]

Hard to beat for anywhere near the price...

by Hans Haskell from Upstate, South Carolina
October 3, 2006
Music Background: Production Company Owner
If you don't have much cash and can only afford one decent microphone, this should be it. This large diaphragm condenser mic has a very nice sound that really belies its low price point. I agree tha... read more [+]t the polarity and pad switches are a little on the small side, but the microphone itself is big and burly and has a solid, sturdy feel to it.

Is it as good as the big expensive German mics? Well, that depends on the application... However, I will unequivocally say that it can easily hold its own with mics costing 10 X as much. It's really nice on female vocals, great for voice over / broadcast type work and gives you a really nice fat tone when miking a guitar amp.

Even if you can afford the big name gear, you should seriously consider getting a pair of these. You will find that the C3 will quickly become your "go-to" workhorse for all kinds of audio tasks. close [-]

All Around Great

by Ian Doerr from ian1010@msn.com
September 2, 2006
Music Background: Musician, Recording Engineer Student
I have 3 other mics but this is the only one i use. It is versitle and sounds great. For the money it can't be beat. I recorded an entire album with this microphone alone. I am sure it will become an ... read more [+]industry standard close [-]

I have both C3 and the C1

by Jim from Newport News VA
April 19, 2006
Music Background:
I own both these mics as they both can record anything. I have some cheaper mics that I cannot any longer use ...these 2 mics (c1 and c3) have the same sound signiture as the c3 is best on dual vocals... read more [+] in the figure 8 pattern.

Both record in fine detail and dont wash the total mix out like cheaper or even same priced mics..

I do find it a bit flimsey and not durable looking as the switches are small...good for the budget minded home recordings.

If you want a better mic and can afford it, get a Neumann as it will be a much tough a bit more aggressive sounding mic...Jim close [-]
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