All user reviews for the Behringer B-1

The price of the Behringer B1 is what makes it so appealing to the people that make music on a budget. These are the type of deals that we cant wait to get our hands on because they are so cheap. But let me tell you that when you purchase a mic that is this cheap you are going to get sub par quality when recording. You just really cant expect to purchased a Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condensor mic like the B1 that is less than 100 dollars and I have even seen used ones go for 40 bucks, and expect to get some great home studio recording quality. Honestly I have seen better mics come with cheap bundles deals like the mbox bundles and such. Way back when, I remember purchasing a karaoke mic from Radio Shack about 15 years ago, that is exactly what this mic reminds me off. They make it look really nice by putting it in a fancy case when you buy it but really it’s a low grade mic that you should only buy if you truly cant afford a decent condensor mic.


OVERALL OPINION

Its very easy to use and set up, but like I said don’t let the fancy case fool you. The Behringer B1 comes in like a fancy brief case type of a case and it looks like its serious business but its really less than average and I say save up your money for something worth it. I havent had a good experience with this mic and I havent heard any one else who had one either. If you use this mic, you will end up selling it less than a year later for a better one. Once you get a better on you will hear a major difference in the quality of your music.

What kind of microphone? (Voice, sound, mixed ..) What technology? (Electret, condenser ...)

Electrostatic

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How long you use it?

A year and a half

Did you tried many other models before buying it?

CO1U a samson USB ...

Today a ribbon mic.

What is so special that you love the most, least?

+ Cheap

+ Simple and precise enough

- Too cold

- A sort of veil on voice

How would you rate the quality / price? With experience, you do again this choice? ...

Cool to model.

No, you can have a Sennheiser MK4 for 300 €!

I'm a part-time DJ for a couple of local clubs. I'm not professional nor do I intend to be but it's a great hobby. I play guitar somewhat but other than that I enjoy mixing it up more.

This condenser microphone only cost about $89 and at least in this case, I'll have to admit that you get what you pay for. It did come with a decent hard-case that was padded well.

The mike does work pretty decently if you're not making a professional quality recording. The trick with this particular model is to only use the -10db setting and always use the foam shield that comes with it. Otherwise, you will pick up every little background noise even the smallest that most mikes wouldn't catch.

I've not been happy with it for recording instruments as it seems a bit flat, not picking up the full tones for some reason. It does pretty decently with vocals though. The only vocalist that didn't record well with the Behringer was one woman who had one of those breathy type of voices. The mike unfortunately caught every little inhale/exhale so that she sounded quite wheezy.

I am on my second one of this model because the first model went berserk after only a year of use. I was recording and all of a sudden it just began making these popping noises and then a hissing noise and it died. I thought it was because I had dropped the case (even though well padded) because condenser mikes are rather known for being delicate. I've since heard of the same poor durability from others so I no longer think that is what happened.

Overall, I guess the Behringer B-1 will do okay for the home studio but for anything else, it's better to pay more to get something that will do the job satisfactorily.

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Baker B-1 made by "Mean" Gene Baker masterbuilder for Fender and Gibson before building the best damn guitar made today bar none. Gene built the first carved top Strats for Fender. Now he has created his own company see em at www.bakerguitars.com. I promise that this guitar is equal too or better than any guitar on the market today. I love it. I can't put it down. My other boutique guitars are cased and for sale and my old favorites like my 68 ES335 hardly get touched. This thing is art. If you are in the market for a high end electric, you will make a hugemistake in quality and price if you don't compare a Baker. You owe it to yourself to play one today!

Everything!!!!!!!

Nothing!!!!!!

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The best made! No ifs, ands, or buts! Price is right and the craftsmanship is unrivaled by any maker including the ones that charge 10 times more!

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Large membrane condenser microphone.
Sold in a small suitcase with his suspension and windshield (I doubt its Intrets)

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for several months. He has no particular grain, if not an extreme brightness (may be too).
For voice, he trs do the trick, but the lack of heat is quickly felt.
For cons I find INTERESTED trs for acoustic guitars (if you're looking for a bright trs)
The report is really unbeatable qualitprix (120 euros) and will take place 2 to 3 times the price to have a little better ...
I'm not a fan of the brand, but I must admit that this is a micro Russianness, I would do without this choice hsitation (less than be richer!)

Say no more than prcdement.

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I needed a micro multi-use decision to make "model" and so I vouslais not ruin me.
While the color too bright mic night made for a good lead, it is super efficient, given the price.
if you have a small budget and you want to have an acceptable quality ... you can buy it eyes closed.

but hey, take an ear to the M-audio nova before, all of the same ... you never know

Micro static entry. Comes with carrying case, windscreen and suspension (not useful in the studio trs Bonette, but hey ...)

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I use it for a week. Ca me change my Shure BG 4.1 (which was worth twice the era!).
Trs its own, the small bump in the upper midrange is not dsagrable. Output Level trs lev against the shure (which is however a static as well). Some find the sound a little cold, they are not wrong, but I think the addition of a lights should prmpli rgler the problem.
The quality of production is impeccable, its weight gives an impression of solidity (confirmed in the last). The suspension is very well Designed, too, and the briefcase is robust.
Report quality unbeatable price I think.
IDAL for the home studio (I use it for vocals and acoustic guitar taken).
I do it again this choice without hsitations.

Condenser microphone with a pad. Comes with case, windscreen and suspension.
In short, read the data sheet for characteristics ...
Besides, I see no reason why there is this ...
Come on, 8 of 10 because only one directional

OVERALL OPINION

It's been a year since I use it and this is my first condenser microphone. I think it's great stuff to go gently into the world of audio without breaking the bank. The microphone is accurate and fairly neutral with a slight accentuation of the top medium. It can be an advantage in that it is neutral enough to be used for making various instruments. It also gives good results on an acoustic guitar. I blame him essentially a lack of presence and warmth so that it sounds rather "flat" and "soft". Will have one sort of veil that it is difficult to lift and not facilitate le'intégration one vote lead by example and mix multiple tracks recorded with this microphone can give a result a little "dig" .
I think this is the perfect material to train his ear ... over time you start noticing the limits and they decided to move to the higher range but I think we should go through it to really appreciate the higher-end equipment.

In short, I highly recommend it as the first micro to those wishing a condenser microphone to do everything on a budget but do not necessarily want the Camelott.
Note 8 / 10 takes into account the quality / price unbeatable.

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The Behringer B-1 is a very affordable large diaphragm condenser microphone that is profitably targeted at the low end home studio owner. For a budget microphone, it's not terrible when it comes to specs. It has the expected frequency response from 20-20,000 Hz and even includes at 10 dB pad and a high-pass filter. These are features that I would expect on most microphones, but Behringer seems intent on giving their customers as much as possible for as little as possible.

Therein lies the problem with the B-1. I can ramble on about subjectivity all I like, but most microphones I do not like tend to end up in a limbo for me, where I can say, "I did not like this microphone, but I can understand and appreciate its value. Maybe someone else will like it." This was not the case with the B-1.

You would expect the cheap Chinese made condensers to sound very bright and sibilant, but I would not have anticipated the absolutely narrow sound that this microphone picked up. I am not a fan of the Behringer B-1.

OVERALL OPINION

You get what you pay for? And considering the target market of this microphone, that may not be bad.

The Behringer B-1 comes with more than you would expect for a microphone of this price. It even includes a shockmount, a flight case, and a windscreen, so a lot of people who don't understand audio all that well will be lured in by the package. Truth be told though, there are still better deals out there than this that come with more than this, and for maybe fifty dollars more, one can now reach the entry-level microphones that actually carry some weight in their sound. And their construction; the Behringer B-1 feels just as cheap as it sounds.

Hello,

It's a microphone that I dedicate the song and I must say that the quality surprised me.
Condenser microphone for studio or stage (improved heat Presonus tube preamp with 48V or other).

OVERALL OPINION

Past six months.
He has become with my Apex 435 and my MXL 990 that remains my favorite.

Most: a good mic for what I do with it, and its price, needless to climb the range, it is sufficient.
The less body weight, it is very heavy indeed.

The value for money is exceptional because kind briefcase comes with "Pro" Alu Joint Synthetic angles and black suspension over a windshield (which could be better?).

Without hesitation, buy and redeem. The B1

Condenser microphone for vocals, guitar, string instruments etc ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 months. There are the qualities of a condenser microphone sensitivity, sharpness of sound. Its characteristic is the hump in the extreme acute to 16 kHz, which gives it a shine useful for recording voice, guitar or any instrument in need of requesting a slight increase in treble. We'll need and not equalization, thereby increasing the signal noise of the taking. But beware if an instrument rich in acute, as the harpsichord or guitar folk, he will master this feature can become annoying, with a soft equalizer.
very good in taking over guitar amp, the sound is identical to the amp.

its unique switch allows either a low attenuation at 75 Hz, useful in the management of voice proxilité, an attenuation of 10 dB, rings used in the recording of high-level source.
Finally together, saw the price at which one can touch this microphone, the 1000 F, which is cheaper Q'una Beta 58, saw her finish excelente, given its thinness, it is no problem I recommend its purchase to any home studio buffs I have already converted two musicos after testing, despite compete with any AKG D1000!

The Behringer B-1 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone designed as a budget microphone for low end home studio owners. I've only used the mic one time in the recording studio, and this is the sort of application that I would recommend using it for and this is what it is designed for. With standard features across the board, the mic has a cardioid pick up pattern and picks up all the frequencies of human hearing, ranging from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. It has transformer-less FET based circuitry, and also has a switch for both a -10 db pad and a high pass filter.

OVERALL OPINION

In general, I'm really not a big fan of the Behringer B-1. While it is true that I might have somewhat of a bias against gear made by Behringer, it is also true that this is a low end microphone that isn't capable of very much. Especially in a world where there are so many different microphones to choose from in this price range, I don't think that one should settle for this mic. Just from picking it up and feeling it you can tell right off the bat that it isn't well made. It has the look to match as well, but the second that I held it in my hand to set it up I could feel that it wasn't sturdy. I used it to record vocals in a home studio, and the results were less than stellar. While I guess it would be fine for recording a demo or something like that, it sounds really bright and lacks depth. The price will certainly make a lot of users check it out, and if you're looking for a microphone in this price range I would encourage you to check it out for yourself. There is only so much that you can get from reading a review, so definitely check out this microphone and others in the price range like those made by MXL, Rode, and others to see what will work best for what you need.