Features:

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  • Imported
  • Cardioid characteristic with excellent feedback suppression
  • Shock mount system reduces handling noise
  • Two-stage pop filter minimizes breath and pop noises
  • 50 Hz to 15 kHz frequency response
  • Sturdy, reliable metal construction and electromagnetic shielding.Sensitivity: -70dB
  • Note : This product does not come with a cord .
A great microphone in it's own right.

I was stupid enough to buy one of those Pyle-Pro PDMIC58 mics. It was about a dollar less than the Behringer and is worth about $20 less! It was horrible! The Behringer on the other hand is professional quality build and sound. I've used Shure SM58's for over 25 years and I owned one for 15 years until it was stolen (yes, the Shure SM58 is a SUPERB mic), but, so is the Behringer! Wow! It is a little different tonally but sounds very, very good. At this price it is unbelievable. I am not a sound engineer but was a working musician for years and then set up a home studio to record. This mic could be priced the same as a Shure and still be a good deal. A little more handling noise is the only issue but I can live with that since I almost always have it on a mic stand. Go ahead and try to find another mic at this quality and sound for 3x the price, if you do let us know. UPDATE: 5/13/2016 My bandmates have all ordered these mics they are superb for male and female vocals. This is a steal of a price!

Wow Wow Wow!

Wow Wow Wow! I have several Behringer products, and have been really pleased with them, but even after reading the reviews on this mic I couldn't quite believe that it would be this good, but one of my SM58s was damaged (yes, it can happen) and I needed a replacement quickly, I decided to try this mic and let me say that it didn't disappoint! I made 2 recordings, one with a SM58 mic and one with this and had several people listen to both using high-end studio headphones and they were all surprised at how well the recording with this $20 mic compared to that of the SM58, none could tell which was recorded with which mic. I'll learn more about this mic as I use it more, but for $20 and a mic that performs this well and is this well made (it's extremely sturdy and durable) how can I not give it 5 Stars?

Five stars for sure For a super good microphone

I cannot believe that I ordered this microphone at 5 AM and receive it the same day .The real reason I’m writing this article is to tell everyone that I am blown away with this microphone as I have had just about every microphone in every price range and don’t let the price fool you because on my PA system I had my mic volume on 12 and my master volume on 12 and even standing in front of the PA there was no feedback and it was just as crystal clear as could be. The real reason I’m writing this article is to tell everyone that I am blown away with this microphone as I have had just about every microphone in every price range and don’t let the price fool you because on my PA system I had my mic volume on 12 and my master volume on 12 and even standing in front of the PA there was no feedback and it was just as crystal clear as could be. I was and still am a huge fan the Shure 58 As being one of the best vocal mics for stage but I would put this Mic up against it anytime. I sat and read review after review before pulling the trigger and thought what am I going to get for a $20 Mic but I am absolutely amazed at this microphone and had to write this review so if you want a super Mic at the Supervalu don’t even think about it just buy it! Five stars for sure

Low dollar mic with high dollar performance.

Well. That was unexpected. I figured twenty bucks it wasn't going to be too expensive a mistake if I hated it. Oh. My. WAY hotter than the SM57 I have to compare it to. Tested on a Behringer mixer, through some Tapco Thumps, this guy sounds very good, and is solidly built. VERY good off-axis noise reduction. This would be a very good mic when using floor wedges in this regard. Tested with a snare drum, kick drum, but with some terrible toms with bad heads on 'em. The snare and kick sound great, the lousy tom heads sounded lousy and loud. But with a well tuned, well cared for tom, I'm betting it will be a nice as well. This would not be very good for putting in between two drums (how I used to mic my rack toms with one mic) as the off axis noise rejection is so good. Rehearsal in two days will tell the tale of the others' opinions of the vocals. Totally unexpected quality for the low low dollars. I'll be buying more. Edit: Three gigs have passed. This thing is solid! I'm using it for my vocals. My vocal mic has always doubled in duty as my overhead for my drum set, as all the noise bounces off my face into the mic, i.e. cymbals, hats, ambient drum noise, etc. This is better for the isolation of my voice from the drums. It's a good mic! $20 well spent! Edit again: More gigs have gone by, ZERO regrets. This is a good mic! I just purchased three more, and I'll be doing some comparisons to make sure they are consistent in quality, output, etc. If I find any anomalies I'll post some more. One thing I should mention, the mic clip it came with works fine, but a tight fit.

Superb Budget Mics

I have a couple of SM58s that are almost 20 years old, and still going strong. I needed a couple of mics quick, and cheap, so I ordered these. Back in 2014 I was in the same situation, and picked up a couple of Pyle Pro PDMIC58 mics, and was disappointed, but not too much, because they were less expensive than the Behringers. Those didn't sound very nice, and only lasted a couple of months. But these Behringers have a real smooth sound to them, good for male or female vocalists. I take care of them pretty well, but they still have had a bit of abuse. They are still running strong, and I can't tell you how happy I am with their sound! Even if I replace them later with new SM58s, these have already paid for themselves. They are a bit hotter than the Shure mics, and a little brighter, but they are easy to mix for, and you'll be happy with the results. If not, it's just $20///

The Real Deal Holyfield. A Knockout Product for Chump Change

The Behringer XM8500 Behringer Ultravoice Xm8500 Dynamic Vocal Microphone, Cardioid is an impressive entry-level or travel mic that I've found to be an incredible value. But it's more than that. It isn't just "good for the money." It's just "good." How I Use Mics Like This I do several weekly teaching events, provide speaking all over, and am a podcaster. In my speaking, I use a number of mics on various sound systems. Anyone who speaks a lot knows that sound is crucial and the inconsistency of different rooms and audio-amplification products can make your sound quality vary widely from venue to venue. For this reason, you sometimes want to bring your own mics. But then there's the podcasting angle. Sometimes you're on location or traveling and want to have a mic on hand for recording of various types-- podcast episodes, interviews, speaking, and so on. On those times you have compromised house equipment at your speaking venue, or when you simply want your own equipment for familiarity and predictability, it's nice to have your own gear. Comparative Microphones For my speaking, I use too many mics to mention. But common ones for me include the Shure SM58, the Blue enCORE 100, the EV RE320, and others. I'm used to the reliability and quality of those standard and higher end mics. But I wanted an expensive mic for certain purposes that could handle the abuses of frequent travel and quick set up times. Reviewing Before Purchasing the XM8500 That led me to start reviewing microphones that might work. I looked at lots of possible options and, after evaluating product specs, confirmed purchase reviews, and video testing-and-comparison reviews, I decided to give the Behringer XZM 8500 (Ultravoice) a chance. It was an easy decision because it was only $20, though I had entertained getting another travel-secondary mic more in the range of $50-100. Initial Use Having purchased the product, I immediately put it to use. It's truly unbelievable-- especially for the price. But again, this isn't really about that. I would say the same thing if I'd paid $100 for it like I was planning to spend on the Shure SM58-- the standard handheld for all purpose use. This mic has a slightly brighter (in a good way) tone that gives your sound a little more perk than the Shure. It's unbelievably clean and clear, and has surprisingly good volume, in spite of not requiring phantom power. Now, of course, in a room with ambient noise, you'll pick some of that up. But in a reasonably quiet environment, you can do legit sound and recording work. Build Quality This mic came in a decent foam-protected semi-hard case that snaps firmly. The microphone fits nicely in the foam and I even wedged a short 6' mic cable in the case so I'll have at least a way to connect it to an input or recording source. The mic comes with a mic holder made for it. At first I thought it was a mis-match because it seemed like it wouldn't fit the mic or would damage it. After just manhandling it, it went on firmly and I realized the holder is made to 'fit' it, and the holder provides an incredibly firm grip on the mic without (so far) any scratching of the exterior. The mic is nicely weighted, perhaps as well or better balanced than the comparative Shure. It is metal on all visible parts and it feels and looks stunning. No one would believe it's not a $50-100 mic. It's just that impressive. I'm sure I'll pick up another one or two Behringer XM8500s in the future because, at the price point and quality level, it's a no-lose proposition.

Totally pleased with this microphone!!

What an amazing microphone! I'm a classical guitarist and I needed a decent microphone for a wedding performance this weekend. I'm able to get a very good, natural sound from this mike, worked beautifully. My wife is also a professional musician and agrees the sound was very good, and she's the toughest critic I know of! The only reason I say its 'very good' vs excellent sound is to get what we consider excellent, I'd have to pay about $350 or more on a Rode or Neumann mic - this one is $20. Think about that! I haven't seen such a fantastic deal in years!! I'm not being paid to say all this either, and I don't often review things unless I'm really impressed!

A Great Deal On A Good Microphone

I only have one mic to compare this with. The one I was using was a Uniden of the same type style. It was about 20 years old. Still works, but now I have decided to plunge in to DAW recording. I still have not figured out how to really use a DAW yet, so just for the heck of it, I did a side by side test on a powered speaker system. Certainly what this is not intended for. But this is what I found in my comparison: The Behringer felt more substantial. Of course, being new it looked a hell of a lot better, too. The Behringer came with a very usable case, yet the mic did not cost much. A surprise. The Uniden seemed louder at the same volume level. The Behringer however, has very effective internal pop filters. The sound was much more pleasing. I would have to say I made a good choice with this Behringer. Once I figure out how to use a DAW, using studio monitor speakers, I am excited to hear the outcome. Keep in mind, this does NOT come with cables. If you need cables, like I did...XLR to XLR, I ordered them while making this purchase. But all in all, you are still getting a great deal on a good microphone.

Sounds like a winner

It seriously sounds better than it has any right to at this price range, and I love it. Great if you want to do some recording in an area that is not sound treated that you can't get away with using a condenser microphone in. It has a lot of character as it's frequency response is far from flat. Attenuation of the lows and a pretty beefy boost in the presence without going too bright. It's a bit louder that the Shure sm58, but not hugely. Still needs quite a bit of preamp, about 70% up on my preamp to remain in unity on my mixer for reasonable recording levels. It's got a good sound to it. I think it's super short sighted of Behringer to fail to include the frequency profile of this microphone on the Amazon store page, but don't worry I've got you all covered. The picture attached is a document included with my microphone which SHOULD have been on this store page, and will give you an idea of what this microphone will sound like.

For the money, you can't beat it.

This microphone is durable, loud, and clear. I got this to improve the sound of the Blowing Up podcast and it did wonders for cutting back on noise. I've also used it for live sound and actually like it more than my SM-58. It also looks and feels very nice, if you care about that. It comes with a nice case and a mic clip. There's no on/off switch, which makes it less likely to break. It doesn't come with a cord because it's a serious piece of usual equipment. You'll need an XLR cable.

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