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Behringer B2 Pro Studio Condenser Microphone with Shockmount

The B-2 Pro is a high-performance dual-diaphragm studio condenser microphone. Vocalists and recording studio owners will be amazed by its uncompromising audio performance and features such as the additional low cut filter. The B-2 Pro provides a slightly pronounced 12 kHz range, producing the kind of 'presence' that often eliminates the need for high-frequency EQing that would raise the overall noise floor. Learn More...

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10

Feature:
Polar pattern switching makes all the difference. I would find little use for it without the omni or fig-8 patterns.

Quality:
Should you crack it open, you would find it is very mod-friendly and made to be looked at. The components are pretty high end name brand. Has taken more of a beating than I imagined a condenser could.

Value:
Good value. I would recommend another comparable Chinese mic in this price range. Go with SP for a better stock sound.

Desirability:
Decent looking.

Sound:
It's quite clear, and reproduces the entire freq range accurately, but it still sounds Chinese to my ears. I loathe the boost in the upper midrange. It sounds harsh and overly present. For this reason I limit the use of this mic, and when I do use it, I meticulously smooth out that boost. That all said, it is a solid mic. It has stood up to some minor mods that I have done to it and the circuitry is made with quality components. This is not a studio centerpiece, and wouldn't recommend it as such to anyone, but serves well as an all purpose condenser in the clutch.

Ease of Use:
It's a condenser...

Support:
Never used it.

Overall:
I have been equally frustrated and satisfied.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Come on...for this price you get 3 polar paterns, a pad and bass rolloff, the shock mount, and the durable case. That's a good deal...great features.

Quality:
For the price, the quality can't be beat. If you got a little more dough though, I would definately go for a better mic, but starting out, you can't beat what you get for this price. Also, I had a drunk artist drop mine on the side of my desk, which put a dent in the grill, but the mic still works great.

Value:
Again...great value. What you get for this low price is unbeatable. The sound quality & features to money ratio works out in your favor here.

Desirability:
It's a cool looking mic, and it has a wow factor to it, as long as the person you're recording doesn't know anything about Behringer. People give Behringer a bad name because it's cheap, and the quality is not all that great for Pro Audio. When it comes down to it though, on a budget, it'll get the job done, and it looks professional grade to the untrained eye. It's not gonna get you laid, but it could get you paid. (A little bit) :o)

Sound:
I've only used this mic for vocals (mostly hiphop and R&B) and it sounds pretty good. I mean, you get what you pay for, of course, but for as bad a name as Behringer gets from my fellow audio engineers, they do supply beginners with low beginning budgets with semi-decent sounding equipment. I recorded a whole album on this, and as a demo/mixtape quality recording, it came out pretty good.

Ease of Use:
Like the man above said...it's a mic...plug it in and use it, it can't get much easier.

Support:
None needed...the best kind of support.

Overall:
I give it a high score because it's great for the money, but it doesn't get a 10 because of course, you can do soooo much better with a bigger budget. To start out though, you can't beat it's price and it gives decent enough quality for a demo, and for mixtape quality CDs. If music is just a hobby, this is a good mic for home recording, and once you've got more experience, and more money you can upgrade to something better. I've had nothing but good experiences with it though, and look at my first condenser mic with fondness. All in all a good buy...I've never regreted the purchase for a second.

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Overall:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10

Feature:
The switchable poler paterns are a real plus! you don't see that at this price level.

Sound:
I'v used two of these mics as a spaced pair for room. I get this electro staticy sound especialy in the high end. I would recomend the MXL990.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Overall:
These are good microphones, and amazing value when you consider what you get for your money - case, shock mount and wind shield included. For field recording they are pretty well ideal, offering three pick up patterns plus a -10dB pad, and solid construction. I have yet to drop one on something solid, but they have survived being bounced around in transit and still work out of the box. The slight peak in the frequency response helps compensate for the deficiencies in my recording equipment, so, whilst not flat 20 - 20000Hz they're more than up to my requirements.

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Overall:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10

Feature:
very well !! got all the accessories we need!!

Quality:
just about the realibility!! ??

Sound:
this product is very very unstable, i have two of it. after two month i buy, it become noise but will work normal at -10dB, but have noise like "pop....pop...pop...pop...pop.." in few second every few minute. and have pool service in singapore and malaysia.

Support:
they are sleeping all the time!!

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
Everything you need.

Quality:
Sturdy construction

Value:
Very happy with this product for the price

Sound:
This is a very nice mic for the price. I have recorded acoustic guitar, vocals and drums (the B2 and a SM57 behind the drummer and one SM57 in bass drum)and all sounded great!

Overall:
Happy with this mic

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
First of all it comes with case, Shock mount and windscreen. The roll off switch/pad and selectable patterns are a great asset.

Quality:
This mic is built like a "Hummer". Solid feel with good finishing contruction. Connection is good!

Value:
The price is very comporable especially do to the fact that there are so many Chinese made and mics in this price range. But remember this is German Technology.

Desirability:
Very Elegant and solid to touch!

Sound:
This mic is extremely versatile and has great tone with great tonal possibilities. Technology has afforded usthe oppourtunity to have some of the best of the best! This seems to be a Neuman copy with out the Neuman price.

Support:
Have not had to use tech support yet!

Overall:
My two Behringer B-2's are a necessary part of my microphone arsenal and will always be!

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
First of all it comes with case, Shock mount and windscreen. The roll off switch/pad and selectable patterns are a great asset.

Quality:
This mic is built like a "Hummer". Solid feel with good finishing contruction. Connection is good!

Value:
The price is very comporable especially do to the fact that there are so many Chinese made and mics in this price range. But remember this is German Technology.

Desirability:
Very Elegant and solid to touch!

Sound:
This mic is extremely versatile and has great tone with great tonal possibilities. Technology has afforded usthe oppourtunity to have some of the best of the best! This seems to be a Neuman copy with out the Neuman price.

Support:
Have not had to use tech support yet!

Overall:
My two Behringer B-2's are a necessary part of my microphone arsenal and will always be!

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
First of all it comes with case, Shock mount and windscreen. The roll off switch/pad and selectable patterns are a great asset.

Quality:
This mic is built like a "Hummer". Solid feel with good finishing contruction. Connection is good!

Value:
The price is very comporable especially do to the fact that there are so many Chinese made and mics in this price range. But remember this is German Technology.

Desirability:
Very Elegant and solid to touch!

Sound:
This mic is extremely versatile and has great tone with great tonal possibilities. Technology has afforded usthe oppourtunity to have some of the best of the best! This seems to be a Neuman copy with out the Neuman price.

Support:
Have not had to use tech support yet!

Overall:
Not sure....my two Behringer B-2's are a necessary part of my microphone arsenal and will always be!

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10

Feature:
Most mics in its price range wouldn't dream of coming with 3 patterns for recording.

Quality:
The mic is very well built. The case it comes in, although a bonus, is a little on the cheap side. The shock mount works very well for the mic too.

Value:
Best mic for the price. Pluse you get the shock mount, screen, and carrying case.

Desirability:
The mic has a very polished look. You could put in an assortment of other much higher priced mics, and it would blend in well.

Sound:
This mic has the best sound of all the LDC in its price range. You get a very nice, crisp sound in the upper freq. and is a great studio instrument mic. Vocals come off with a great full sound. The mic responds very well to EQ.

Support:
I would rate higher, but have only needed to use Behringer's support once for a mixer. It was your average support, nothing great, nothing bad either.

Overall:
I'm very impressed by the mic that Behringer has put out. A lot of studio buffs hate Behringer soley for some of their buisness practices. Don't under estimate Behringer's products. They are great for the price, and you will be very pleased with them.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
All the features I need to do professional recording. The case is an extra bonus, the shockmount is great.

Quality:
Behringer really knows what they're doing, very solid construction (I accidently knocked over the micstand once and the mic hit pretty hard, but it still sounds brand new). I have nothing to worry about with this one!!

Value:
I feel like I stole this thing for the price I paid! I would take this mic over any other under $500.

Desirability:
Couldn't do without it, I think I'll buy another.

Sound:
I've done music and broadcast recording with this mic and the sound is spectacular! I went to college for audio production where I was able to play around with all sorts of expensive microphones and I can honestly tell you that this behringer ranks right up there with all those expensive mics!

Support:
Don't think I'll need support, their products are THAT good!

Overall:
I would definitely replace it if I had too. For the price and quality, you just simply can't beat it

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
You are able to change the sound using switches on the mic, definite plus

Quality:
Doesn't work well with the budget cables but when i got more expensive cables it Rocked

Value:
I think it sounds as good as some akg's i've used in studios

Desirability:
I actually make a lot of money charging people to record they look at it and think it's worth thousands

Sound:
When i first bought this mic the sound was Flawless no more studio dollars for me, but now i can get rid of the horrible mic signal and i'm picking up a lot of air i think it's the sound card though

Support:
I don't call the company i call the store i bought it from and they are a huge help it's pretty popular with the retailers (prosound magazine)

Overall:
I Will probably use this mic Until a B-3 comes out, better than the B-1 spend the extra cash

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
It comes with a spider mount, wind shield and a stylish metal case. It has 3 polar patterns (omni, cardiod, fig.8), low cut filter, and pad.

Quality:
Its made pretty decent, solid construction and look.

Value:
GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY!!!!!

Desirability:
GREAT!!!!!

Sound:
Clean, spit clear sounds. Transparent too

Support:
No problems with it so far and I don't forsee any...

Overall:
For a long time even after I upgrade to an AKG

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
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