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Audio-Technica AT2035 vs Behringer C-1
Product A: Audio-Technica
32 of 61 known
Change Audio-Technica AT2035
Product B: Behringer
26 of 61 known
Change Behringer C-1
17 of 53 fields differ
- 8 different values
- 9 known for one only
- 12 the same
- 24 missing for both
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AAudio-Technica: 52 × 170 mm
- BBehringer: 54 × 180 mm
Weight
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Microphone weight
A403g
B420g
All 61 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Status
Available1Maker product pagebehringer.com/en/products/0504-AAERead 15 October 2026The C-1 page is live on behringer.com and sends buyers to a dealer. It lists no price, no downloads and no spec table. DJ City in Australia shows it in stock. Some UK shops mark it discontinued, so the status rests on the maker page and dealers.8Retailer pagedjcity.com.au/product/behringer-c-1-studio-condenser-microphoneRead 15 October 2026DJ City (Australia) lists the C-1 as In stock with 5+ units online and an Add to cart button.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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Microphone type
Condenser1Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/AT2035Read 15 October 2026Technical data (Japanese): back electret condenser type.9Reviewmusicradar.com/reviews/audio-technica-at2035-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of 2021-03-24: a back electret design with a permanent charge. It counts as a condenser.
Condenser1Maker product pagebehringer.com/en/products/0504-AAERead 15 October 2026Page: professional large-diaphragm condenser microphone with a pressure-gradient transducer. Recordinghacks says the capsule is an electret.6Spec databaserecordinghacks.com/microphones/Behringer/C-1Read 15 October 2026Recordinghacks: side-address, transformerless electret condenser with a FET circuit.
Capsule and pickup
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Capsule size
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16mm2Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/216075/behringer-c-1-studio-condenser-microphone-quick-start-guide.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Transducer type, condenser, 16 mm. Mix (2005) says a 16 mm capsule. Recordinghacks measured a 17.2 mm capsule housing and estimates the diaphragm at 10 to 14 mm, so 16 mm is the maker's figure and may not be the diaphragm.8Retailer pagedjcity.com.au/product/behringer-c-1-studio-condenser-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Transducer Condenser, 16mm, copied from the maker.
Capsules
Polar patterns
Cardioid2Maker spec sheet (PDF)audio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2035_SS.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Japanese sheet says unidirectional and its polar plot is a cardioid. The English datasheet and press release say cardioid.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)la-bs.com/Objets/AT2035_dt.pdfRead 15 October 2026French edition of the Audio-Technica US datasheet, hosted by a retailer: directivity cardioid.5Press releaseclynemedia.com/audiotechnica/AT2035__AT2050/AT_AT2035_2050.htmlRead 15 October 2026The AT2035 has a fixed cardioid polar pattern.
Address type
Side address5Press releaseclynemedia.com/audiotechnica/AT2035__AT2050/AT_AT2035_2050.htmlRead 15 October 2026Large-diaphragm side-address microphones.9Reviewmusicradar.com/reviews/audio-technica-at2035-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: a side-address, large diaphragm condenser mic with a cardioid polar pattern.
Side address2Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/216075/behringer-c-1-studio-condenser-microphone-quick-start-guide.htmlRead 15 October 2026Section 3: the microphone stands upright in the stand mount adapter and faces the sound source at a right angle, which is side address.6Spec databaserecordinghacks.com/microphones/Behringer/C-1Read 15 October 2026Recordinghacks tags the C-1 as a side-address microphone.
Sound specs
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Frequency response
Sensitivity (analog)
Sensitivity (digital)
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Max SPL
148dB SPL1Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/AT2035Read 15 October 2026Technical data: 148 dB SPL at 1 kHz with THD 1 percent. The spec sheet says with the pad switch off.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)audio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2035_SS.pdfRead 15 October 2026Technical data: 148 dB SPL with the pad switch off (Pad-SW OFF).
Max SPL distortion limit
Self-noise
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Digital noise floor
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Signal-to-noise ratio
82dB1Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/AT2035Read 15 October 2026Technical data: S/N 82 dB or more at 1 kHz and 1 Pa. The datasheet prints 82 dB as a typical A-weighted figure, so 82 is stored.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)la-bs.com/Objets/AT2035_dt.pdfRead 15 October 2026Signal-to-noise ratio: 82 dB at 1 kHz and 1 Pa, footnote 1 (typical, A-weighted).
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Dynamic range
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Output impedance
Connectivity
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Outputs
XLR1Maker product pagebehringer.com/en/products/0504-AAERead 15 October 2026Page: gold-plated 3-pin XLR output connector.2Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/216075/behringer-c-1-studio-condenser-microphone-quick-start-guide.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Connection, gold-plated balanced XLR connector.
Inputs for other sources
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USB and XLR at once
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USB port
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Cable host plug
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Cable length
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Phantom power
Required1Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/AT2035Read 15 October 2026Technical data: phantom power DC 11 to 52 V, current 3.8 mA. The manual says the microphone needs phantom power.3Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2035_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual says the product needs phantom power and to connect it to a balanced microphone input that supports phantom power.
Required1Maker product pagebehringer.com/en/products/0504-AAERead 15 October 2026Page: requires phantom power, +48 V in the page text. The quick start guide gives the working range +36 to +52 V. An LED shows phantom power.2Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/216075/behringer-c-1-studio-condenser-microphone-quick-start-guide.htmlRead 15 October 2026Section 1: the C-1 needs a phantom power supply of +36 to +52 V. Supply current 2.5 mA.
Digital audio
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Max bit depth
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Max sample rate
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32-bit float recording
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Monitoring
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Headphone output
Zero-latency monitoring
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Controls and processing
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Onboard controls
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Onboard processing
High-pass filter, Attenuation pad1Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/AT2035Read 15 October 2026Technical data: low-cut switch 80 Hz, 12 dB/oct and a -10 dB pad switch. Both are switches on the microphone and need no app.
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Mounting and accessories
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Mount threads
5/8 inch, 3/8 inch2Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/216075/behringer-c-1-studio-condenser-microphone-quick-start-guide.htmlRead 15 October 2026Section 3: an adapter lets the microphone mount on stands with metric (Europe) or imperial (North America) threads. The thread sizes are not named. Podcastage names a 5/8 inch male to 3/8 inch female adapter in the box.5Reviewpodcastage.com/rev/c1Read 15 October 2026What's in the box: a 5/8 inch male to 3/8 inch female mic stand adapter.
Shock mount
Included1Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/AT2035Read 15 October 2026Accessories include a shock mount. The datasheet names it AT8458.9Reviewmusicradar.com/reviews/audio-technica-at2035-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review pros list: includes shock mount. Its spec list prints noise 12 dB SPL and weight 403 g, as the datasheet does.
Internal1Maker product pagebehringer.com/en/products/0504-AAERead 15 October 2026Page feature: pressure-gradient transducer with shock-mounted capsule. This is suspension of the capsule inside the body. The mount in the box is a plain swivel stand mount. The quick start guide says a separate suspension mount is a commercial accessory.5Reviewpodcastage.com/rev/c1Read 15 October 2026The box has no separate shock mount. The capsule suspension is the maker's feature claim.
Pop filter
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Desk stand included
Design and build
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Housing material
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RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Software
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Software
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User firmware updates
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Compatibility
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Works with
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Consoles
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Dimensions and weight
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Microphone dimensions
Width52Height170Depth52mm(2 × 6.7 × 2 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)audio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2035_SS.pdfRead 15 October 2026Drawing: 171 mm overall length and 52 mm diameter, with the XLR connector at 19 and 21 mm. The French datasheet prints 170.0 mm and 52.0 mm and is stored. The microphone is side-address and stands upright, so the length is the height and the diameter is stored for width and depth.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)la-bs.com/Objets/AT2035_dt.pdfRead 15 October 2026Length 170.0 mm (6.69 in), maximum body diameter 52.0 mm (2.05 in). Thomann prints the same figures.8Retailer pagethomann.co.uk/audio_technica_at2035.htmRead 15 October 2026Thomann prints 52.0 x 170.0 mm and 403 g, which match the datasheet. It prints a maximum SPL of 149 dB, which is not used because Audio-Technica prints 148 dB.
Width54Height180Depth54mm(2.1 × 7.1 × 2.1 in)2Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/216075/behringer-c-1-studio-condenser-microphone-quick-start-guide.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specifications: shaft diameter 54 mm and length 180 mm. The microphone is round and side-address, so the 180 mm length is stored as height and the 54 mm diameter as width and depth. The 2011 manual printed 169 mm. The 2021 guide is stored.
Microphone weight
Weight with stand
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Certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
AT2035 microphone, AT8458 shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands, 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter, Protective pouch1Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/AT2035Read 15 October 2026Accessories: shock mount, mic pouch and conversion screw 3/8-5/8. Sold separately: windscreen AT8178, pop filter AT-PF2 and shock mount AT8458a.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)la-bs.com/Objets/AT2035_dt.pdfRead 15 October 2026Included accessories: AT8458 shock mount for 5/8 inch-27 threaded stands, a 5/8 inch-27 to 3/8 inch-16 threaded adapter and a soft protective pouch. The list is translated from the French. The microphone itself is added to the list.
C-1 microphone, Swivel stand mount, Transport case, 5/8" male to 3/8" female mic stand adapter1Maker product pagebehringer.com/en/products/0504-AAERead 15 October 2026Page: swivel stand mount and transport case included.5Reviewpodcastage.com/rev/c1Read 15 October 2026Hardshell plastic carrying case with the microphone, the mic mount and a 5/8 inch male to 3/8 inch female mic stand adapter. No cables, shock mounts or pop filters.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.audio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2035_SS.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)audio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2035_SS.pdfRead 15 October 2026Japanese spec sheet dated 2008-11-01, one page with a dimension drawing, frequency response, polar pattern and technical data.
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Manual
www.audio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2035_UM.pdf3Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/AT2035_UM.pdfRead 15 October 2026Japanese user manual, one page, dated 2012-06.
www.manualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/216075/behringer-c-1-studio-condenser-microphone-quick-start-guide.html2Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/216075/behringer-c-1-studio-condenser-microphone-quick-start-guide.htmlRead 15 October 2026ManualsLib copy of the Behringer quick start guide (copyright Music Tribe Global Brands 2021). Behringer's own page lists no downloads and its document host did not resolve from this network.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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