the t.bone EM 800

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Condenser Microphone

Cardioid characteristic
Phantom power +48V required to operate
XLR connector
Impedance 200 Ohm
107 dB SPL
Frequency range: 20 - 20 000 Hz (0.1m -10 dB)
Sensitivity: -35 dB
Weight: 180 g
Incl. windscreen

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Available since July 2001
Item number 149139
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Battery Powered No
Directional Microphone No
Stereo Pair No
switchable lowcut No
switchable pad No
characteristic cardoid

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A budget condenser microphone

The t.bone EM 800 is a condenser microphone that comes at a very beginner-friendly price, which alone makes it quite remarkable. However, what really sets it apart is the fact that the EM 800 covers the entire audible range of human hearing. Users who keep their expectations of a budget microphone within reasonable limits will be more than pleased with their EM 800, as its cardioid polar pattern strikes a successful balance between rear sound shielding and lateral flexibility when compared to supercardioid and omnidirectional models. The scope of delivery here also includes a microphone stand clip, a wind shield, and a transport case.

the t.bone EM 800 small-diaphragm condenser microphone

As far as the ear can hear

The t.bone EM 800 connects to a mixer or recorder via an XLR socket and, being a condenser microphone, requires 48V phantom power to operate. The mic can handle up to 107dBSPL and its frequency response is remarkable, as it is identical to the range of human hearing, from 20Hz to 20kHz. As can be seen from the frequency diagram, the curve rises slightly between 20Hz and 500Hz, and it then remains almost linear before dropping off sharply after a slight treble boost. Measured at 1kHz, the cardioid polar pattern of the t.bone EM 800 boasts optimum characteristics and thus ensures consistent recordings and excellent live performance.

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Get in and get going

For anyone looking for a flexible and budget-friendly microphone for their first performance or recording session, a t.bone EM 800 is an excellent choice. This tried-and-tested tool produces the familiar sound of a condenser capsule, and is suitable for different instruments: Drummers can use the EM 800's cardioid polar pattern to effectively mic up their drumkit's cymbals, but it's equally at home with other percussion instruments, the acoustic guitar, or flute. It's at concerts, though, where the polar pattern is at its most effective, because it isn't susceptible to ambient sounds from behind. The EM 800 is also ideal for podcasts and vocal recordings in a home studio, while inexperienced presenters will also be delighted to find out that the EM 800 delivers great results even when speaking slightly off-centre.

About the t.bone

Since 1994, the t.bone has been one of Thomann's in-house brands, and its name can be found on devices such as headphones, wireless systems, in-ear equipment, and various microphones and matching accessories. "the t.bone" products are made exclusively by renowned companies who also manufacture products for other well-known brands. This provides a clear advantage: Brand-quality products at very reasonable prices. And word gets around: One in seven Thomann customers has already bought at least one product from the t.bone.

For those first live gigs and recordings

To get started with their new t.bone EM 800, users need to activate the phantom power on the input to which they are connecting the microphone. At a gig, this is located on the live mixer, whereas when recording, it can be found on the recording equipment itself. The audio signal enters the console via a standard cable (the sssnake's SM10 BK microphone cable being just one excellent example here), and the final step is to position the microphone using the included clip. The Millenium MS-2003 is an affordable choice of microphone stand: Of course, there is an endless range of similar products, but apart from being useful for singers and speakers, the boom on the MS-2003 allows instruments to be miked up flexibly from the side or above, with the height minutely adjustable for this very purpose.

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Brilliant value for money!

Anonymous 02.02.2016

I have to admit, even after reading all the positive reviews I've been pleasantly surprised by this little chap. It comes in a hard plastic case, lined with foam. The plastic feels a little on the cheap side, but should be fine so long as you don't go chucking the case about like a lunatic.

Vocals/speech come through in their entirety, clear and bright. This would work fine for podcasting/commentary's etc, and you get a pretty decent sense of the room you're recording in too, meaning it could do a decent job with a couple of people on one mic. It's also great for recording guitars/instruments as a room mic, where a sense of the space can really make the difference on a recording. I've not tried it for close micing in this situation yet, but I have high hopes.

If you're after a small diaphragm condenser, you can do a lot worse for a lot more cash!

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Works ok

Anonymous 28.09.2015

I would recommend this microphone for those who occasionally need to record acoustic instruments. I found it to be a good match for steel string guitar, chords, pluck or soloing. It also does OK percussive instruments.
The sonic character is bright or even brittle, but it will take up lows too if you get close enough.
The signal is nice and strong.

Build quality is OK, but there are sturdier mics out there. Getting it into the holder was a bit of a struggle, and the holder itself is not impressive.

Good value, and well suited for some jobs. If I lost this one, I'd get another.

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Nice little inexpensive mic.

Tricamel 09.08.2020

I bought this to overhead a drum kit for live sound use when funds were short and didn't expect much. The feeble box reinforced these fears, however, 4 years later not replaced it. Tried all sorts of other more expensive (£150 ish) mics in it's place and I can only match it, not better it. It has an nice ambient open sound which works really well on a drum overhead, the only down side is that it the GBF is a bit on the low side due to it's lack of directivity. Definitely not for the rock band world but great in our live but quiet environment. Close miked kick, single on the snare/hi-hat, one of these as an overhead for toms and cymbals... sorted. :)

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Decent sound, decent price

Nesse 07.01.2021

I hate the expression "good for the price" because it applies to most products and therefore disqualifies the review. That being said, this microphone is good for the price. I'm using it live for hats. It sounds decent enough, no mind-blowing clarity, but it does the job. It seems like a good build, feels sturdy and it feels like it has some kind of rubbery coating. The chock mount that comes with it links like it will break in a few gigs but then I guess I can just throw it into a standard 58 clip.

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