Behringer C-2 Stereoset

Both microphones in the set worked well in the beginning. Then I put them back into the box and only used them again a few months later. It appeared by then that one of the microphones produced a noticeable noise like there was a sand constantly moving inside the capsule. I switched the capsules and confirmed that the problem was indeed inside the capsule. I was able to make the noise disappear by giving the capsule a light kick with my nail, and the microphone worked fine for that day, but the problem reappeared a few days later. I "fixed" it again by kicking the capsule. I don't know for how long this kind of "fix" is going to work, and I don't like having this unreliable stuff as part of my setup.

I've owned multiple sets of the C2s, for different purposes, and your use dictates their lifespan. As studio microphones, the repeated connection cycling can cause mechanical faileure, as I've experienced on one of mine. However, in a static setup (e.g. as an XY pair for a lecturn), they work wonderfully. A bit bright for some purposes, but good for the money. Would consider them ideal for budget installations or as a last minute replacement, but would be worth investing a bit more into high quality versions - the B5's are pretty good.

The included stereo bar is very useful too.