Behringer XM8500 Mic Review / Test (vs. SM58, SM7b, U87 Ai)
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Күн бұрынToday I review one of the best deals in audio, the Behringer XM8500 which is a budget microphone that goes for $25. It's certainly not the greatest sounding microphones but it functions, and it's certainly not the worst. The proximity effect is exaggerated, the top end isn't smooth and it suffers from handling noise and plosive issues, but it works.
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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:24 - Setup
00:43 - What’s in the Box
01:03 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:40 - Specifications
01:57 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:17 - Plosive Test
02:27 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:54 - Background Noise Test
03:17 - Untreated Room Test
03:32 - Shock Rejection Test
03:49 - Handling Noise Rejection
04:03 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:17 - Cup the Mic Test
04:39 - Intro to Comparison
05:09 - Behringer XM8500 Comparison
05:34 - Mackie EM89 Comparison
05:54 - Shure SM58 Comparison
06:22 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
06:43 - Rode Podmic Comparison
07:08 - Audio Technica AT2040 Comparison
07:32 - Elgato Wave DX Comparison
07:55 - Lewitt MTP550DM Comparison
08:19 - Shure SM7b Comparison
08:51 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
09:09 - Music Test
10:24 - Pros & Cons
11:25 - Overall Thoughts
14:04 - Recommendation
15:45 - Outro
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@Podcastage Жыл бұрын
DO NOT contact anyone on Telegram that is claiming to be me. I am not giving anything away. They are scammers trying to steal your money and data.
@roseythorn7544 Жыл бұрын
Recommended this to my ex. He sounded great until he broke up with me. 0/10 microphone.
@skorpers Жыл бұрын
At least it sounded good. This mic got me affiliated, it can also probably cook for you with enough love and care.
@arfslmnsyh Жыл бұрын
LOL!
@Tim_ArtistName_Tallent Жыл бұрын
💀💀💀
@pilchthomas Жыл бұрын
Good line
@0000song0000 Жыл бұрын
mine sounded great until my silly uncle opened it and broke the cables inside 🙆🏻 (just because he acts like he was 5y.o. kid)
@djp_video Жыл бұрын
Funny story about the XM8500... A few years ago I brought a couple different vocalists into my home studio to help them find microphones which were most favorable for their voices. I had about two dozen different models of microphones -- everything from the XM8500 and SM58 and AT2020 up to the AKG C 414 XLS. Testing was done blind -- nobody knew which microphones we were listening to during playback. We took plenty of time to really narrow it down to the best 2-3 microphones for each of those two vocalists. For one singer the most pleasing microphone was the AKG C 5. But for the other, the XM8500 stood out above the rest. All of us listening thought so too. That vocalist has a bit of a darker jazz voice, and the character of the 8500 was the best match for her style. We were all quite shocked that a $20 mic (at the time) was the one we all liked best.
@dryelene Жыл бұрын
Wow, i kinda wanna hear her on the mic now
@thatchinaboi1 2 ай бұрын
Not surprised. The XM8500 sounds similar to the SM7B in the mid, but is less smooth. This less smoothness is actually works well for a lot of vocals, as the presence area sounds more dynamic, giving the vocals a more upfront sound.
@terrydoestech Жыл бұрын
this is the mic that started my obsession with mics and studio gear. such a great mic!
@ryan_nstuff Жыл бұрын
okay, this was an absolutely fantastic microphone review/test. You went through so many variations and tests and made a thorough review. So much so that I actually don't even need to finish the video. clicking on that affiliate link and buying one right now. Great job.
@Podcastage 11 ай бұрын
That is so incredibly kind of you to say. I"m happy the video was helpful for you in determining if it was the right mic for you. I hope it's treating you well. Happy recording Ryan!
@augusto_martinez Жыл бұрын
Beautiful review as always! Love your channel! Thank you for what you do for the community!
@ruddock7 Жыл бұрын
I have 3 of these mics and use them for everything now. I used to use a great condenser mic but ever since i tried this out it's been in the case ever since. There is something about this mic that just sounds amazing for my vocals anyway.
@Cubasenet33 Жыл бұрын
I agree 100% with your comments. It has always been one of my preferred mics for spoken voice (never hold it by hand). Out of the other dynamic mics I have, only the AKG D5 clearly challenges the Behringer. After listening your vid I've just ordered another XM8500. Thanks!
@CoolGreenApple Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you whipped this one back out. What an unbelievable deal. The handling noise sounds oddly satisfying to me, kinda like a nice warm & fuzzy sound in my ears
@meanmr.mustard Жыл бұрын
Great review, as always. Bought this mic about 5 or 6 years ago for a kid karaoke birthdayparty. Just needed a second mic next to a early '90's v-tec, cos I didn't want to use a more expensive Sennheiser from my music room. It did the job for something like 17 or 18 euros. I came with a box for my Sennheiser 😉👍🏻
@lostishere Жыл бұрын
Glad to see the rereview!
@andilematomela2043 Жыл бұрын
Incredible video bro. I have no words to describe how useful this was to me. So real and fair
@augustusallan3619 Жыл бұрын
Because of the handling noise, I got the SM48 instead after watching the versus video between the two. Thanks for another video!
@ericpain7887 Жыл бұрын
It's such a good idea to have one or two of these around just in case... it is very versatile and so "Good Enough" for most applications... Chances are good that if we are in a situation where we would need a really good microphone, one can be obtained, but for anything from podcasts and some light VO to karaoke and live performance, they punch above their weight for sure! It is important to keep in mind, though, that this is a $25 piece of kit, so there are some limitations...there just are, so as long as expectations are properly set, I would say yes, get one of these! It might be just the thing you were needing.
@MOHAMMADAHMADRAZA_QADRI Жыл бұрын
Love your videos mate! Keep up the excellent work!
@Frytech Жыл бұрын
I bought this mic years ago after watching your comparison videos against more expensive options, and I’ve been happy ever since. I do all the voice overs for my videos, podcasts, streams, used it on the go in conjunction with Zoom u44 interface and iPad actually, and gotta say - it’s a great mic for the price. Especially given the fact it comes with that hard case. I still don’t get how they manage to make such a decent mic for so little money. Handling noise is bad, but if you’re careful it’s possible: I’ve managed to record a few podcasts while holding the mic in hands. Overall, would definitely recommend it. Thanks for your videos, man! They are quality!
@old_jota Жыл бұрын
Have you had any issues with insufficient gain using this on live Zoom / Meet video calls? I'm considering adding a dynamic to go along w/ my main condenser.
@Frytech Жыл бұрын
@@old_jota Well, it definitely needs a lot of gain. On my Zoom U44 I have it at like 9-9.5/10, so keep that in mind for sure. I haven’t really used it for calls, but if you can bring the mic close to your mouth and give it enough gain - it should be fine.
@youarentreadingthisareyou Жыл бұрын
I've used these before. For recording they're great but for live settings they're notoriously sensitive to feedback issues at least in my experience.
@Alexandra-Rex Жыл бұрын
I was very impressed of how little sound it picked up from the tapping on the table and microphone arm, but the handling noise was devastating, then impressed by the deadness of the body itself (of the microphone..).
@RobbyHuang Жыл бұрын
I’ve had one of these since 2008. It has been utterly and completely rock solid since day 1 and cost $20.
@Varinius Жыл бұрын
Glad to see a review of this, I got one about 3 years ago for 13 GBP which is an absolute steal, paired with a UMC202HD its been an incredible package for the price of a regular "gamery" USB mic on its own!
@CakeprogressS Жыл бұрын
I am thinking of getting the exact same setup for voice videos. Chosing between XM8500 and Rode Podmic, what would you recommend? Money isn't that big of a deal but I also hear no quality difference
@Varinius Жыл бұрын
@@CakeprogressS I never tried the rode so can't give advice really but all else being equal rode probably has better quality/support
@Dave-Rough-Diamond-Dunn Жыл бұрын
Grab a Neewer 700 or 800 too!
@AhaOk2398 Жыл бұрын
for a "gamer" mic you want usb condenser not dynamic... dynamics are too quiet for comfortable use for discord/gameplay videos
@AhaOk2398 Жыл бұрын
@@CakeprogressS XM8500 is just great. I'm using it over my Q2U. KZfaq compresses audio heavily that's why you don't notice much difference between pricier mics too anyway. I'd recommend buying a mic booster cm-1 for $50 and a cheapest audio interface for $20 for overall a better quality of audio and a much, much better headroom in power. Cheap modern audio interfaces are good, they won't color your voice and will sound clean, even brand cheapest aliexpress ones. I'd only avoid the cheapest berhinger (non-HD), it's agey and colours audio a little bit, there are comparsions out there with other cheap interfaces. Where cheap interfaces struggle is quiet mics, they lack in clean power -- cheap audio interfaices are noisy on higher gains, anything after 3:00 becomes unusable and you sometimes need more power for some mics, especially dynamics. Mic booster fixes that cheaply (just don't fall for cloudlifter, it's insanely overpriced) and the setup of mic booster + cheapest audio interface will cost about the same for so much better audio. Don't buy the cheapest mic boosters tho because they can break easily -- CM-1 is the sweet spot and im using it, but fathead etc are fine too. Audio interfaces should be reliable regardless of price. I'm using Teyun Q-24 (is also under different brandings), but there are cheaper versions like $20 Q-12, I love how mine works with XM8500, I basically have no desire to buy anything better rn other than for the sake of having a hobby.
@needsLITHIUM Жыл бұрын
I have 2 XM8500 mics. One my friend gave me in 2010 to function as a backup or spare to my Shure SM58 that I'd had since 2005 (which has since broken in 2012). He had had that XM8500 since 2006. It even has Behringer's old boxy letter logo with a capital B. The other one I got in 2011 because I had discovered I liked the XM8500 as a guitar mic to blend with my SM57 or e609. I've since bought 2 BA 85a's, an SB 78a, and a B906. I have more Behringer mics than any other brand, and I have mics from Zoom, Nady, Shure, and Sennheiser. My original XM8500 mics have survived over a decade of karaoke, studio, and live performance use, at this point. They've been dropped by drunk people at karaoke, fallen off of faulty XLR cables while being swung around and gone flying into walls and onto concrete. They've also moved across the country, with the friend who gave me the first one living in Kendall, FL, and then I took them from Hollywood, FL, to Tacoma, WA. Pretty impressive, NGL.
@reVo1ted Жыл бұрын
Long time ago based on your recommendation for budget mics I bought Knox KN-UM01. Served me well and still does, and I was interested in this Behringer mic, however lack of physical on/off switch concerns me since I like to be really sure that mic is off when I need it to be!
@MOHAMMADAHMADRAZA_QADRI Жыл бұрын
I bought this mic after watching your budget studio setup and it sounded phenomenal! I have the senhiser e835s and alot of other mics but there's something different about this mic, I just love using it!
@AhaOk2398 Жыл бұрын
it's better to me than Q2U, less sibilance
@FlamingZelda3 23 күн бұрын
@@AhaOk2398 I came here from a Q2U video comment section where 1 person mentioned the sibilance issues and another person mentioned that "a Behringer stage mic and an inexpensive audio interface" is the best way to go.
@AhaOk2398 22 күн бұрын
@@FlamingZelda3 to be fair the price for less sibilance is some sort of muddiness of audio that can be heard when you compare this mic to some more expensive/better mics. It's not noticeable in normal scenarios. Also -- bright sounding (usually more sibilant) mics can work with some specific voice tones or with languages that don't use a lot of such sounds. But overall, for my tastes, I stand with my statement. And I still think Q2U is big bait.
@MartinHudec777 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this review! For me it was very helpful :)
@ChristianSandviknes 5 күн бұрын
This review was extremely professionally made compared to others I've seen - well done, especially liked your attention to detail (how plosives sound, how length affects it, etc). Take my like! 👍
@Podcastage 3 күн бұрын
Thank you for those kind words, I appreciate it very much. Thanks for watching.
@Muzly Жыл бұрын
I've had the XM8500 for around 3 years now and it's incredible for the price. Some of the really cheap audio equipment (especially Behringer) is not far off, in terms of quality, compared to higher priced items.
@kiiroMADE Жыл бұрын
I've had a cheap behringer mixer which had the build quality of made in a mud hut. Though, I also have this microphone and it's absolutely decent for the price. It doesn't feel that much different than SM58 in your hands.
@KixPanganiban Жыл бұрын
My first audio interface was a Behringer UMC22. It's solid for the price. I still keep it around whenever I need an additional XLR input, and I've been heartily recommending it to friends as their starter adc. Most people would point to a Scarlett Solo, but I always argue that UMC22 is better value for money (sure, a little bit worse build quality, but I personally like the preamps a lot better and I don't need to the extra frills that come with the SS).
@thanhcong103 Жыл бұрын
XM8500 so với BA85A thế nào vậy , cây nào hay hơn
@sie11pervan Жыл бұрын
It truly makes you wonder what extra percentage of performance you sometimes really pay that hefty price tag for.
@OnafetsEnovap 8 ай бұрын
@@sie11pervan You're mostly paying for the brand with all that extra dough.
@osovagabundo1 Жыл бұрын
I got the sb78 condenser mic by your review. It works great especially when I'm interviewing seniors and the bed bound, and the mumblers. I got the box of three of the xm8500 for a young friend and his band and they're still banging away three years later. I know you're not a fan of copy cats but it's still pretty good deal
@Pootie_Tang Ай бұрын
Who can dislike copycats?
@wongobongo Жыл бұрын
I upgraded to this Mic and I've been extremely happy with it.
@user-cx6rg6mr7d Жыл бұрын
great video!! love your mic comparison series!!
@chriscjjones8182 3 күн бұрын
Very good review, just ordered one for recording an acoustic guitar cause of the price. Your video put my mind at ease about the quality I'll be looking at next week when it arrives
@TopFitnessStrategies Жыл бұрын
I've been using the mic for years! No issues at all! I recently got a new mic because I thought it was about time I needed an upgrade. The new mic sounds exactly the same as the XM8500. I wasted money. It's a great mic!
@commandertim575 2 ай бұрын
Awesome review!! I subscribed and will be looking at some of your other content. Thanks.
@Boojakascha Жыл бұрын
wow. That's really freaking good! There is no excuse for bad audio anymore!!!
@Sapertf Жыл бұрын
I think the older XM8500 sounds warmer or more V-shaped, so more people would prefer and also older XM8500 is louder, which i think is a good thing! I love the sound of the XM8500, the XM8500 has a more neutral and balanced sound than other cheap handheld dynamic mics. But I didn't expect the handing noise to be so bad, thanks for your review ❤ I also want to see a re-review of the SM58 to see how it performs(maybe vs PGA48, PGA58, SM48...) thanks!!
@skorpers Жыл бұрын
People prefer it at first because it is associated with "good radio voice" But once someone becomes accustomed to clean audio, that v curve starts getting irritating and easily noticeable.
@DanDDirges Жыл бұрын
I love the beefy lows and tame highs of this mic. The SM58 is much brighter and and a bit piercing. The AT 2040 sounded horrendous. Excellent review! You play great guitar BTW!
@bearweethus8066 Жыл бұрын
I wish I could talk like you. You are awesome man. We in Pakistan do not have many options when it comes to the recording devices but I accidentally found my Behringer XM 8500 3 years ago, Still haven't recorded anything but I am now definitely gonna record something soon.
@PaulSwann Жыл бұрын
I've been using the XM8500 for several years for interviews in the field. It sounds better than a lot of higher priced microphones, and it's durable.
@thatchinaboi1 2 ай бұрын
Very similar FR in the mids to the Shure SM7B. One of the best traits of the XM8500 is that it sounds more dynamic around the presence area, making vocals and spoken word sound more upfront. The low mids give the vocals a nice body similar to the SM7B. It may be considered a "negative" compared to smoother sounding mics, but I see it as a distinguishing characteristic that makes it useful and unique.
@MOHAMMADAHMADRAZA_QADRI Жыл бұрын
It is a phenomenal microphone!
@thebreakfastmenu Жыл бұрын
The v7 blows me away every time you have it in your comparisons. I gotta get me one
@williamruck Жыл бұрын
I work at a school and we need to put mics in the large classrooms and I use these mics. They sound great for that purpose and knowing that I don't have to care if the students don't treat it carefully is a huge value as well.
@muhammaddanish8176 Жыл бұрын
Good review👍👍 hope you will review superlux tm58 dynamic mic soon
@design1of470 5 ай бұрын
I was really on the fence about getting an SM7b, b/c I just felt like I needed an upgrade. But after watching so many comparison videos, I actually just bought another XM8500 instead lol
@HiGaJe Жыл бұрын
Great review as usual Bandrew, the AT is audibly thin in an unfavorable way. This XM85 sounds good for its price. But I'm watching on cellphone, so I'll re-watch from pc with my bluedio headset on.
@crazygreek6341 Жыл бұрын
The king, the legend, the XM8500
@jameskennethalan.25 Жыл бұрын
Now you've got new version! Me too! I've got a 2 two mic from Behringer!
@newfoundmass Жыл бұрын
Still the best deal in audio, but I remember when it was like $18! Glad I got all 4 of mine then!
@codegame027 Жыл бұрын
also among your older reviews I would appreciate it if you re-reviewed the Shure KSM8. Thanks
@randomgeocacher Жыл бұрын
To my ears it sounded more natural than many of the more expensive mics :-)
@theherpetoculturenetwork Жыл бұрын
I use these and LOVE them!
@kennethbailey7105 Жыл бұрын
I was looking into a “cheap” dynamic… thank you 🙏🏽
@kupokuporay Жыл бұрын
Just bought 2 of these on an ebay auction for $29 total can't wait to try them out.
@Tim_ArtistName_Tallent Жыл бұрын
Mooove over Neweer. Jk this mic sounds pretty darn good in my AirPods . Reminds me of Beyerdynamic …in my AirPods . Smooth! Nice work as always Bandrew
@BillyBxrns Жыл бұрын
Great review as always! Would like to see what your thoughts are on the Fifine dynamic mics
@chriscutress1702 Жыл бұрын
Not a Shure 58 but certainly an excellent live stand mounted stage microphone for low cost and a similar sound to the 58. The Behringer XM5000 does a great job for the money. The Behringer XM1800S is also surprising good for the cost, especially with the many low cost karaoke mics that cost the same or more with questionable (poor) sound quality. Behringer also sell many condenser microphones (B1, B5, C1, C2, C3, and C4) that I have used and own that are reasonably priced with good sound quality often comparable to brand named microphones. Do they measure up to my AKG414's ? No. But for live stage pickups and recordings they work very well.
@techmed-rainer Жыл бұрын
Danke! No. 3 - now it's 25, just a Behringer XM8500 😎😁
@Podcastage Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Rainer. Time to go buy another XM8500! Haha. You rock!
@techmed-rainer Жыл бұрын
@@Podcastage 😄😄 Yes, go ahead to Sweetwater or Thomann and get one right now. It's called instant satisfaction 😁😁
@louaguado995 Жыл бұрын
Bought one about 4 years ago. It had the exact same spec's as a Shure sm 58 so I thought, why not? My first budget mic was a Nady SP1. The Behringer was so much better sounding and a better build quality.
@techmed-rainer Жыл бұрын
Danke! No. 2
@samnicholson5051 Жыл бұрын
For some reason the specs on the XM8500 list a senstivity referenced to 1 dyn/sq cm as opposed to modern standard reference unit of 1 Pascal. They use to use that system for mics back in the 50s. Fortunately, its very easy to translate from the old to the new - simply add 20dB. At 50 dB it's quite a high output for a dynamic. They've been selling this mic for at least 20 years now but Behringer never updated their manual. But that's not surprising, as they rarely update any of their stuff anyway.
@QuantumGamingUploads Жыл бұрын
For the price it's fantastic indeed and by the way early congrats on 300k subs as its so near. You deserve 1Mill+
@leandrozalazar532 Жыл бұрын
Yo seguí tu consejo hace unos 2 años cuando lo recomendaste y la verdad muy bueno por el precio va perfecto todavía. Muchas gracias por tu ayuda
@techmed-rainer Жыл бұрын
Danke!
@ghostpimp Жыл бұрын
coincidence how i was looking into getting it and u made a video
@IssaAzad Жыл бұрын
You can do an entire record with this mic and the right chain. I hate focusrite preamps I'd put the 8500 thru a tube amp or a neve and a 1176 or tube tech maybe those la2a clones and just use a high quality EQ like a Pultec or software. Also try using a Soyuz launcher. Cheers. Edit: Also, try this mic with an impedance input switcher like the ART Voice channel or Tps Ii or Art Pro MPA or UA 610 and many others to change the sonic characteristics and the low end and high end and mids on the 8500 and even a sm58/57 for amazing results especially with a solid chain and back end. It's how you use the gear.
@dalebishop2632 Жыл бұрын
It competes very well with the more expensive mics and beats some of them
@BenjaminKanarek 5 ай бұрын
You are awesome! Great comedian!!!
@johnnyjr.8633 Жыл бұрын
MAN! I JUST literally BOUGHT THIS 3 DAYS AGO!!! XXDD
@BlarinDragon Жыл бұрын
to me the xm8500 sounds the best out of all those mics in the tests u did. however the rejection seems like a deal breaker
@Podcastage 11 ай бұрын
It's pretty wild how good the mic sounds for the price. If the rejection is a deal breaker for you then I understand. I hope you're able to find the mic that fits your needs the best. Happy recording.
@ProyectosFilmora Жыл бұрын
I'm thinking of buying a dynamic microphone, which one do you recommend? Pyle-Pro PDMIC78 vs Behringer XM8500 Thank you very much in advance for the answer, excellent content on your channel, you have a loyal follower. regards🤗
@jasonmusic9938 9 ай бұрын
that doesnt sound bad at all, some of the behringer stuff is pretty great, have a few items in my studio
@danieltekedou-in4hd Жыл бұрын
I think I love the sound of the Mackie
@zabdielcastillo4206 Жыл бұрын
great review, do you think it exists something better at same (or lower) price than the Shure MV7X?
@onlymyopiniontech Жыл бұрын
The handling noise was a bit rough but if you put it on a descent stand or boom and DON'T bump it it's a great little mic.
@Travisstyles 11 ай бұрын
Best mic reviewer on our planet .
@Podcastage 11 ай бұрын
That is so incredibly kind of you to say. There are a bunch of fantastic mic reviewers out there now who share their experience and their input on mics, so I can't accept that label, but what a kind thing to say. Thank you Travis. Happy recording.
@blackjohnny0 Жыл бұрын
Damn, this mic is amazing.
@Podcastage Жыл бұрын
Quite a lot of mic for the money.
@feverSoundHK Жыл бұрын
Going to 300k subs, yeah～
@johnnebauer436 2 ай бұрын
Very impressive mic. Make sure to eq it.
@bernardussamuel8445 Жыл бұрын
I really love this mic, because of their prices.
@JaredGunstonTV Жыл бұрын
been watching for years... why do you always look so sad? ahahaha - i always said my old Ultravoice was a killer mic for the price. Prefered it to a 58. :) - Rode M1 and Mackie EM-89D are my go tos for live now a days. Great work dude as always!
@CWU2006EOY Жыл бұрын
Bandrew, just wondering if you have ever reviewed any CAD microphones? I know you can't review everything and I appreciate your reviews and value your judgement. Thank you.
@rickonmic Жыл бұрын
What about the BA 85a? You said in another video that it beats the XM8500. Does that still stand?
@jasonbodden8816 4 ай бұрын
I actually really like this mic. I like it better than the SM58, too. I need to get back about 3 or 4 of them. I thought it sounded really good with the acoustic. Hey, can you do a review on the Sennheiser XS-1. It's around $50 and I really like it. You may not but I'd love to hear your take on it :)
@TravelGooroo 9 ай бұрын
super awesome . loved it. how is the sounds quality on iphone ?
@Podcastage 8 ай бұрын
Even on speakers for the price it offers great performance. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
@Dave-Rough-Diamond-Dunn Жыл бұрын
I recorded some scratch vocals with one the other day, didn't even put headphones on (bought new ones now), and you can't hear the music in the track! In contrast, my Neewer condenser mics pick up the TV in the lounge room through a door with draught excluders and blankets with the gain almost off! Great off axis rejection! Nice sound too! I was struggling with the condenser microphones after 35 years singing into a 58 live, I just blow them away and I can't sing close enough to them to use the proximity effect like I'm used to. Neewer 700 and 800s are really good though, and about the same price. Get both, and you'll have both a decent dynamic and a decent condenser. 🙂👍
@Podcastage Жыл бұрын
Very cool that the mic is able to fit your needs better than the other mics you have. Happy recording.
@zeljkorilke701 6 ай бұрын
I have a Condenser mic, probably BM700 but branded. Will Dynamic Microphone reduce echo from my recordings? It is a big room I record songs in. I connect it through 3.5mm into a decent 15$ USB soundcard from Hama. Should have less noise than Condeser also, right? My USB Soundcard is tiny and has 5v written on it, supports realtime monitoring surprisingly, but very quiet though.
@soleym1991 Жыл бұрын
Good job. Can you review jasco 2000?
@reneejacobe537 Жыл бұрын
I should have watched your more recent videos. I just got the Samson Q2U and I don’t know if I should have bought this one instead of that. I mainly thought it would be good for me because I can use it as a USB plug and play and as an XLR mic depending on my needs. Now… I’m not so sure.
@JHGurganus Жыл бұрын
I think that was 4 palate cleansings in 16 minutes! 🎙️ I've still got 2 xm8500s left from around the late 2000s or so and I think the printing is different on them. Just last week I almost recorded some vocals with it but the e835 got the call. I agree it's really not too shabby for the price.
@arquivo225 3 ай бұрын
I'm a casual user playing acoustic guitar and voice just for fun. So I upgraded my mic to Sennheiser E935, yep It's not so affordable, and now I understand the difference at home. When you make some test on your own voice and your enviroment you can fell it way better. So now I can feel how the 8500 is kind of muddy, too much low end. Of course you can feel the placebo thing when you are using an upgraded gear. But it's no way back. Cristal clear voice on the new mic. Now I will buy a second one. And take care with lots of fake models all around.
@yannRL Жыл бұрын
I bought this two years ago and the only problem is that I have to be 1-5 cm away for a clear sound , otherwise the others can't hear me , I only have a umc22 as an audio interface , would a booster work ? Or should I change my audio interface if I want to speak from 5-15 cm from it ?
@user-jo1ei8nt2f Жыл бұрын
thank you 🇺🇸🇺🇦
@OwnyOne 7 ай бұрын
I was looking at the ATR2500x-usb since it's on sale on amazon for around 48$, and stumbled upon this Behringer mic. I want a mic for calls and casual streamings, so I figured a dynamic mic would be better than the ATR2500? How do these two compare? With the price difference I don't really know if they're even comparable but any help would be appreciated.
@0xEden. 3 ай бұрын
I have a XM8500 connected to a Behringer UMC22. I like how the mic sounds except that it picks up a lot of background noise without adding something like a noise gate in Voicemeeter. Anything similar with better rejection that doesn't break the bank? :D
@ScottFilmCompany Жыл бұрын
Any idea if this mic will work if the Tascam DR-10x recorder is connected directly by xlr?
@LawrenceArnell Жыл бұрын
With all of the mics you own I’d love to know what you have been using the 8500 heavily for.
@tomkano_4578 Жыл бұрын
very good, but where is "Hello Neumann?"
@Podcastage Жыл бұрын
I noticed that while editing. I have failed.
@dylonbeamer Жыл бұрын
Came here for this comment.
@AhaOk2398 Жыл бұрын
this + mic booster cm-1 (optional) + aliexpress 20$ XLR audio interface Q-12 = great sounding setup for about 100$ total
@zzhhcc Жыл бұрын
When I’m not in the process of buying a microphone, this is basically a music show for me. And I’m always in the process of buying a microphone.
@Paul_Lenard_Ewing Жыл бұрын
Recently I watched about 7 or 8 live video's of mostly famous singers singing the same song. All but one used a Shure SM58. Mine was used when I bought it in '83 with many dents, lol. It was even made in the U.S.back then. Mics cheaper or indeed much more may not even exist next year , replace by the new one minute wonder. Bottom line unless you can see a day when you will not even want to own a mic than get the SM58. It is a no-brainer purchase.
@TheColeReport Жыл бұрын
Not a bad mic still . I own about 6 mics some condenser mostly dynamic. Se v7 is the best but makes me sound a little weird so I use the shure mv7x (non usb). But at 25 bucks or so this will get the job done
@TheColeReport Жыл бұрын
I do internet radio/podcasting to add little more context.
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