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Probably the best dynamic in its price range
I have been countlessly recommended this microphone for two reasons, and I shall state these now:
1. Extremely affordable
At twenty dollars, there's not much that could beat this microphone. Behringer has stepped their game up significantly over the last few years, and while I don't agree with some of their choices, I cannot argue about the value of this mic.
2. Sound
The microphone is dark-sounding. Some would describe it to be a bit muddy, which I do not disagree with - it absolutely can sound muddy on people. However, I consider my voice to be a bit harsh and sharp, and the XM really helps make my voice presentable. I use it for podcasts and streams.
The microphone arrives in a decent carry case. It's made out of cheap plastic, but it seems to be decently durable, and as it is padded from the inside, I am not worried about the mic. The microphone itself is decently heavy, but a lot of it is emphasized on the bottom, so it gives me a sort of uneven feeling. The build quality itself is solid, however, and I'll give it that. I'll also include that the microphone has poor shock and plosive rejection, so I would recommend even a cheap spider mount and windscreen or pop filter. Hence why the quality is at 4, not 5.
The sound itself is way better than the price tag claims. I've compared this to an SM58 and while that is a cult classic, I actually prefer the XM to its signature. If you have a darker voice, I wouldn't recommend the XM, as you'd need to apply a low cut to get rid of that mud. I will try a 40 or 60hz low cut and see what it does. I cannot complain about the sound quality.
Features..it has an XLR port and it's a microphone. This cannot get any more barebones unless you make a microphone out of a coffee pot. This isn't bad by any means, I'd actually be more worried if it had switches on its body and cost the exact same.
Overall, this is probably the best dynamic microphone in the $20-50 range. It rejects background noise decently well, sounds good and is built well enough to last a few years. You shouldn't be shy of using this mic! Just remember a windscreen and shock mount.
1. Extremely affordable
At twenty dollars, there's not much that could beat this microphone. Behringer has stepped their game up significantly over the last few years, and while I don't agree with some of their choices, I cannot argue about the value of this mic.
2. Sound
The microphone is dark-sounding. Some would describe it to be a bit muddy, which I do not disagree with - it absolutely can sound muddy on people. However, I consider my voice to be a bit harsh and sharp, and the XM really helps make my voice presentable. I use it for podcasts and streams.
The microphone arrives in a decent carry case. It's made out of cheap plastic, but it seems to be decently durable, and as it is padded from the inside, I am not worried about the mic. The microphone itself is decently heavy, but a lot of it is emphasized on the bottom, so it gives me a sort of uneven feeling. The build quality itself is solid, however, and I'll give it that. I'll also include that the microphone has poor shock and plosive rejection, so I would recommend even a cheap spider mount and windscreen or pop filter. Hence why the quality is at 4, not 5.
The sound itself is way better than the price tag claims. I've compared this to an SM58 and while that is a cult classic, I actually prefer the XM to its signature. If you have a darker voice, I wouldn't recommend the XM, as you'd need to apply a low cut to get rid of that mud. I will try a 40 or 60hz low cut and see what it does. I cannot complain about the sound quality.
Features..it has an XLR port and it's a microphone. This cannot get any more barebones unless you make a microphone out of a coffee pot. This isn't bad by any means, I'd actually be more worried if it had switches on its body and cost the exact same.
Overall, this is probably the best dynamic microphone in the $20-50 range. It rejects background noise decently well, sounds good and is built well enough to last a few years. You shouldn't be shy of using this mic! Just remember a windscreen and shock mount.
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A lot of low end, cool grille
Basic dynamic mic, it doesn't need enormous amounts of gain (the sensitivity is actually -50dB re 1V / Pa and listed as -70dB which is relative to dyn/sq.cm). The sound is a lot darker than the T.bone MB60 (which is a bit cheaper). The black grille looks better than the silver basket of the MB60 though.
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Mooi product
Alweer een goed productie van Behringer, kan alleen maar bevestigen dat dit in deze price range gewoon de beste keuze is.
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Brilliant for the price
Not the greatest in audio quality, but it's better than I expected it would be. Very good price and no nonsense, just a 'pure' microphone.
While probably not the best option for professionals, this is perfect for starting out.
While probably not the best option for professionals, this is perfect for starting out.
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good low budget mic
build quality is good, feels like a 100e mic. Sounds good, especially for the money.
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The best bang-for-the-buck mic!
It does what it need to do for a small amount of money. I used it for Voice-calls for gaming session with the boys.
It does have a lot of plosives so buy a pop filter too
It does have a lot of plosives so buy a pop filter too
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great microphone for the price
bougt this microphone in a pack and it's been amazing since the start, for the price this is an amazing starter
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Excellent investment
Absolutely excellent value for money, used in all musical contexts (live, studio, etc.). The microphone performs well and the build quality is noteworthy. Only flaw, a tad bit of background noise compared to the more expensive counterparts, but nothing illegal.
Great job Behringer!!!
Great job Behringer!!!
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Great microphone for the price! I use it for live streaming and sounds as well as some way more expensive usb alternatives.
No cons - you cant expect nothing more for the price it costs
No cons - you cant expect nothing more for the price it costs
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Amazing value
I've not had much use from this and mainly bought it as a cheap mic to run through a guitar fx, but I have brought it to gigs in case we need a mic and I can't fault it so far.
It looks like a Shure SM58 which is quite important. Because all too often gear-nerds turn up to gigs and start evaluating what you use and since it looks like the bog standard go to pro live mic, they won't notice it's a cheap copy. Not unless they can hear the difference. So far I can't.
Not tested it hard enough to say much more and I'd still say if you're a working vocalist you need to buy something tried and tested like the 58 but if you need a spare mic or something to get started on this is ideal and will probably go on working for some time
It looks like a Shure SM58 which is quite important. Because all too often gear-nerds turn up to gigs and start evaluating what you use and since it looks like the bog standard go to pro live mic, they won't notice it's a cheap copy. Not unless they can hear the difference. So far I can't.
Not tested it hard enough to say much more and I'd still say if you're a working vocalist you need to buy something tried and tested like the 58 but if you need a spare mic or something to get started on this is ideal and will probably go on working for some time
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