Behringer B-1

The Behringer is a great starter condenser mic for any starting out in home recording. I bought this a while back and was just too lazy to go set it up and instead used a basic dynamic mic that I bought about 20 years ago! Finally took the B1 out of the beautiful and sturdy padded case that it comes in (wow!). This thing is amazing - if you have ever recorded in a studio then you will be familiar with that sensation of hearing your breathing through your nose rustling your nasal hairs coming through on the headphones (ugh...or is that just me..!?!?) - well get ready because the B1 gives you that clarity of sound - definitely up there with some of the studio gear that I have used before.

Don't forget that you will need 48V phantom power to run this mic. I bought a pop-shield at the same time, but this isn't really necessary as it comes with a foam wind-shield, as well as a professional looking (and functional) cradle holder - which will make your bedroom studio look like a professional set-up just by having this thing sitting in the corner!! Really sturdy build, and while I will obviously prefer never to drop it, the floor might come off worse if this solid piece of kits hits it!

You can't go wrong with Behringer gear and Thomann always have them at the right price. Love the B1..!!

I am a radio presenter working from home. I needed an affordable microphone to improve my quality,

I ordered this microphone for 71 pounds and when it arrived was extremely impressed. It sounds very clear and is very versatile. It has a full and rich tone

It has a good build and comes in a carrying case with space for the shock mount, surpsingly high quality foam windshield and the microphone itself. The shock mount is the perfect size meaning it can be mounted upside down with no issues.

The only con is that the switches on the front of the microphone are covered by the windshield, maybe they should be moved up in future revisions.

I would recommend this product for those with a lower budget but high expectations!

The Behringer B-1 is a well-informed choice for any beginner or studio musician.

As its capabilities lie mostly in the treble and high midranges, it is a useful tool for recording vocals and picked acoustic guitar. While it lacks the body needed to record heavier sounds like electric guitar and strummed acoustic guitar, it is a great choice for any beginner or for any home studio musician.

The microphone's construction is very solid thanks to its all-metal chassis, and it has nice features including a high-end roll off switch and a minus 10db switch.

Overall, it is well constructed, effective, and easy to use.

The Behringer B1 Mic. is reasonable value for the price and for serious recording, it would be better to consider a higher end unit. It has a very thin sound quality, and is a “too airy high end Mic”, ideal for quickie recordings and to travel with because it's fairly cheap, well built and has a strong case. It does a nicer job on the guitar than on vocals but it certainly does okay on those too, certainly nothing that cant be dealt with by the EQ. during mix, or with an front processor. With the processing equipment around today you can probably make a wet noodle sound good. Useful for recording a demo or something like that, but it’s a bit too bright and lacks depth, more suited to Home Studio not for professional use, but does do well with instruments!