Behringer CB 101 Condenser Gooseneck Instrument Microphone

The Behringer CB 101 is a condenser gooseneck microphone built for one job: getting a clean, isolated signal from acoustic instruments in live and recording settings. The unidirectional capsule focuses tightly on whatever you point it at — the body of an acoustic guitar, the bell of a sax, the soundboard of a piano — while pushing stage wash and monitor bleed into the rejection zone. The integrated XLR cable and clip-on design mean you mount it directly to the instrument, aim the flexible gooseneck at the sweet spot, and go. No stand, no boom arm, no extra cable to manage. For working musicians who need a quick, reliable instrument mic that stays out of the way, it fills the gap without ceremony.

Build-wise, the brass body keeps weight down to 4.9 ounces, which matters when you are clipping it to an instrument you need to play comfortably for a full set. The gooseneck holds its position reasonably well, though it is not as rigid as higher-end models and may need occasional readjustment during a long performance. On the audio side, the 68 dB signal-to-noise ratio and 16 kHz frequency ceiling tell you exactly where this mic lives: it is a practical live sound and close-miking tool, not a reference-grade studio condenser. Phantom power is required, so confirm your mixer or interface supplies +48V before committing. For the price, the CB 101 delivers honest, usable instrument capture that keeps your signal chain clean and your stage volume manageable.