Today i review probably the most affordable small diaphragm condensers on the market, the Behringer C2's. These cost $60 for a pair, so essentially $30/each. The sound is surprisingly good for that price, but it's not without it's flaws. On some sound sources the bass and low mids can get out of hand, and the treble boost is a bit artificial and harsh. If you're able to work around these issues, for $30/each, I think they're pretty good.
Buy the Behringer C2s (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/behrc2
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/behrc2
Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d
NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.
00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Setup
00:44 - What’s in the Box
01:08 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:38 - Specifications
02:03 - High Pass Filter Off
02:27 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:45 - Plosive Test
03:04 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:24 - Background Noise Test
03:44 - Untreated Room Test
04:05 - A Few Mic Position Tests
04:32 - Shock Rejection Test
04:55 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
05:16 - Windscreen Tone Test
05:50 - High Pass Filter Test
06:15 - 10dB Pad Test
06:38 - Intro to Comparison
07:06 - Samson C02 Comparison
07:29 - Rode M5 Comparison
07:57 - sE Electronics sE7 Comparison
08:23 - Shure SM81 Comparison
08:58 - Beyerdynamic MC930 Comparison
09:31 - Neumann KM185 Comparison
10:16 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
10:57 - Music Test
12:46 - Pros & Cons
14:21 - Overall Thoughts
17:11 - Recommendation
18:23 - Outro