All user reviews for the Behringer B-2 Pro

Double condenser microphone membrane.

OVERALL OPINION

I hachet it There's three weeks and I do not regret my investment. N'coutez not the gossips who dnigrent Berhinger prtexte as it's cheap.
I used up a pair of Shure16AM Submitted.
I made the decision with a small electric guitar marshall: nickel, with attnuateur-10db. Miking guitar Scheer: impeccable.
I also made a test battery unique overhead, just to see, and .... stupfaction! Contrary to the advice of sellers B2pro trs can be used in overhead taken for batteries (my taste), so I'll deuxime a hatchet.
I do not use prampli for now and I am satisfied dj trs.

Edit APRS one year ... :

Up Submitted j'tais super telling this I use my microphone with a MIC200 pramp of the same brand to Global Warming some sound.
The other day during a recording power of the base of micro and it rocked the drama. APRS this fall he lost 70% of its sensitivity (aproximation) and a standard gnre breath.
So be careful your super micro is not tudi to play with the ptanque.

I think I'll buy the same as the previously arpondu it all my expectations.

Electrostatic condenser, double laminae ...
I've used it mainly for the voice and Micro atmosphere for percussion and other instruments ... j I'm even trying a copper and I love the rendering ... quite friendly.
with the choice between the directional cardioid, omni and eight low-cut filter, etc ... the total of what a good vraix static ...

OVERALL OPINION

I used the last few days but I've been pleasantly surprised, the catch is clean, warm, after testing different microphones that are found in high-end studio type Neuman, Sony and others, I do not expect m what a microphone at this price is so good, I found the timbre of the micro to ten times that price, it is against vraix for the high-pitched voice so that s not the best but ... can not have everything, each micro specificity ... a very good choice at a near unbeatable value for money. They ASSURRE behringer in this time ... with a preamp tube that must be perfect, but in fact better to avoid too sharp or female voice over but that said, ideal for small budgets looking for a good qualities ... I would do this choice with his eyes closed ... a pure static finally available. I put 9 but for the price it is well worth the 10, one more desoin vraix killing of a neuman if it is operated. I do not deliver m again I m waiting for a toy like immitation Neuman and quite frankly again I m perceives that the price and c is the reputation that the can but sometimes yes, there are bargains to be ... behringer back to my esteem of a sudden ...
against by a flaw: it lacks gain I think it is better with a good preamp ... Voila

The B2 Pro is a condenser microphone, I use it for about a month to record my voice singing. The sound is done in three directionality that can be selected, it also has a switch to reduce the intensity of lgrement serious. In addition, it comes in a small briefcase ultra convenient if you want to carry, and comes with its support of springs and anti pop a hood.
The sounds he makes are clear, net prcis. I put 9 / 10 anti becaufe the pop is not the most efficient plant, even if it works not so bad

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a month, and it gives me satisfaction Entire. I used a dynamic mic before "low end" (brand unknown to the battalion), one can say that there is a universe in between! It makes a perfect sound, captures well the acute (ie harmonics and richness of sound). In addition, its price is really attractive, I got it for 115 used, it is worth around 180 new, which is an honorable price trs seen the quality of the hardware. If c'tait again ... I would do with his eyes closed

Condenser microphone condenser. Double Diaphragm "large."
3 Directivity: Cardio, Omni, Figure 8.

Rather for making voice, and recovery of instruments.

Comes with case and suspension.

OVERALL OPINION

Used for two years.

I've used other models in the same price range, the more expensive too, also different static tube ... but often out of budjet I can devote to music.

Most:
+ With no breath.
+ A made more correct than the majority.
+ A definition of "awesome" sound for a user accustomed to dynamic mics (I remember the first time I rubbed two fingers against each other in front of a condenser microphone, with the result Daus DT770 headphones closed . In perfect silence, I felt like my ear roamed the surface of every cell of my fingers, in a flurry light, precise and supernatural!)
+ Accessories.
Efficiency + in some cases on men despite her nasal voice characteristics (4KHz bump), it is possible to make it more neutral ... and less type, which is quite surprising!
+ A possible interest in troubleshooting couple over-head battery, because their lack of effectiveness in heart can take when they are placed high enough in both cymbals, and toms charlet ... (I said in troubleshooting.)

The -:
- Rejection of inadequate cardiovascular sounds.
- Little difference between gross and omni cardio, with a lack of precision in high-volume listening situations.
- Lower mediums quite dull and without much life (that's more felt than anything else ...).
- Difficulties with the way women, often becoming aggressive with some subtle EQ.
- The acute parraître may well defined, but in reality rather aggressive than well defined.
- Alignment of the diaphragm with the outside of the capsule unsatisfactory. I compared 3, was not a parreil. There was one who had more than 30 ° with the axis of difference! In cardio, you think back a tool after placing the micro ... no luck, it's 30 degrees next! (Heureusemet there ear to correct ...)

The -:
- Very great difficulty in bringing out the voices of the rest of the mix. This is the main drawback of this microphone. Alone, it sounds more than good for its price and any bluffs unsophisticated user. on the other hand, in the mix, the voice is difficult to place, whether naturally or with a lot of equalization. It remains in the background, does not fit in line with the rest and becomes really understandable with a little volume and natural cuts, ultimately destabilizing the mix. It is this which leads me to a very divergent opinions of some users who advocate the store Neumann, Brauner & Co. ...

This microphone is excellent for home studio use ... but in my opinion does not blockbusters, and it is also not his goal! Do not compare what is comparable ...
Final year, the price / quality ratio, because that is essentially very interesting for users whose goal is the demo recording, acoustic instruments, vocal ensembles ... without the fuss (or in association).
There is no real competitor in this price range, and approximates more expensive microphones brands.

The use of the windscreen for a voice recording is not appropriate, in my opinion, because it does not allow placement of reference between the singer and mic ...

- What kind of microphone? (Song, sound, mixed ..)

Condenser microphone for voice and instruments.

- What technology? (Electret, condenser ...)

read below.

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
1 month.

- What is so special that you like most and least?
Polivalente it is doing solid but I think it should be better not to drop it.

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
not static, but I board an sm57, sm58 and a 588 sdx all Shure
Behringer is so good but not new to me dessu at all, it really changes in recording I go through a preamp tube and op in the box.

- How would you rate the quality / price?
ba is not better for the price if need to put at least € 50 more months I was paying € 155.

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
ba I can not say we'll see in 6 months

I prt in to test, I use a TL Audio Ivory 2.

OVERALL OPINION

I tried other models such as the Rode NT 2 j'adhore.

The Pro-B2 is a musician and studio microphone can record a clean net-worth wishing for cheap. Rejoinder Mias I post a notice tt more ... It is difficult to trs Fiare resort's voice in a mix without too much fiddling taking my taste ... The trs see fit easily into the mix. It is a horeur.

I do not recommend this microphone to people who do not wish a report for wide distribution. This microphone is designed for low-cost needs modest little rguliers and it fulfills its rle ..

Condenser microphone, I will not dwell on the specs, many others have done!

The accessories supplied (+ suspension + windshield case) are correct invoice, even if the suspension needs to be handled carefully.

The finish seems good, the micro trust. For 3 years I have, I have no problems.

OVERALL OPINION

SOUND:

When one is in its first static, we are always amazed! So much detail, as apparent definition, both sensitivity ... At first it does! And then we move to the professional (AKG C414 in my case) and then measuring the difference! Sometimes you read that micro (or others of the same class) are standard microphones to 1000 euros: NOTHING IS MORE WRONG! I regret having taken years to understand that!

In hindsight, we can say:
- The B2 has a good accuracy and a boost of high frequencies. On a low voice, spoken or serious, or a nylon guitar, it does very honorably! It's just natural, since missing the microphone creates high harmonics that distort the sound a bit. But that can not even realizes it when we can compare with a pro mic.

- The treatment of acute capacity becomes painful when you push on the voice. If you yell it, the sound becomes slightly aggressive, and you begin to gallery to the equalizer to mitigate this phenomenon. If your voice is nasal, or acute, I do not recommend this microphone!
In addition, it does not cash the very high levels of dynamic, fast ... and it saturates

- There are real holes in the low-medium frequencies! ... The comparison with the C414 is edifying! I found my voice in frequency ranges that I did not know!

- This micro lack of presence. You do not know to explain it, but you realize that bring out the vote in a responsible mix requires 3 or 4 plugins insert (comp, Equal ... etc) while a pro microphone gives you the right on.

I recommend a preamp that has a bit of character, if possible lamp (Blue Tube) rounded to the next "hard" the microphone.

The best advice I can give (I was given the same, but I did not listen!)
Spend much of your budget to the microphone! Believe me, you will not regret it! Even with a small preamp (Blue Tube, VTB-1) make do to nab an AKG C414, Neumann TLM103 or, for example ... 80% of your sound will be done! After the mix is ​​self-evident, the voice comes out alone, with natural warmth and balance! No Plugin can do nothing against using a microphone (such as B2), and I know what I mean! A C414 is 4 times more expensive, but 5 times better! Without a doubt ...

I put 7 as the quality / price is right!

Everything has been said ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a little over a month to record tracks of acoustic instruments and vocals.

This microphone works great for recording acoustic guitars and classical. I also tested for the registration of harmonica and rendering is correct (to the limit a bit loud in the treble).

For cons, I did not like the song! It gives a sound and a cold, metallic timbre. Even with a pre-tube amp it's hard to fix it. You lose a lot of time to "hack" to get the equalizer at the end of a see through normal rendering.

Given its price, this microphone is a very good acquisition for a home studio. However, it is to know what use to give it. You can not record everything with and it's far from the Swiss Army knife that had behringer. Still I would do this choice.

I m was used primarily for voice and taken once or 2 catches Guittar acoustic

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?

2 years

What is so special that you like most and least?

the +

it has the look of a pro

the -

sound for vocals, it has a hump in the upper medium I find,
very unpleasant voices of men, and - annoying on voice woman
it's a real nightmare for the mix

Have you tried many other models before buying it?

j got 5 mics in the whole mythical sm 58, Behringer b1,
the audio Tecknik 4033 and now a studio projects B1MK2
among all my choice is totally relate to the studio projects B1MK2
How would you rate the quality / price

not too bad to start

With experience, you do again this choice? ...

now not
not terible voice for rap
as I have said to begin well c
even if for - much you can do better

Miking acoustic voice, violin and pipe organ
I tried the three keys.

OVERALL OPINION

For two months in room acoustics and recording in the studio.

The quality of manufacturing and accessories.

Micros DJ utiliss: AKG C1000S, NT3, CAD M177

To: In difficult conditions with many recording rverbe is the omni directivity given me the best rsultat with some atmosphere and a beautiful violin sound trs but impractical. For voice is the directivity in eight is the most efficient.

Cons: It is too heavy. It can be rough (loses precision) to a large mass of sound, a sound and aggressive in the treble gnre enough noise. Trs difficult to isolate even in cardioid mode.

More efficient in the studio atmosphere and much less prcis, balanced a Cad M177.

I use it for vocals, with a small prampli Behringer TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC 200 lamp, to the computer music. I use it for voice and harmonica.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 1 year. The + + +: The sound seems good and prcis. The voice, organic and warm. No breath. Nothing wrong. I have not tried other models of micro condenser. Professionals are more demanding than I knew, but I'm happy with the trs rsultat and what I do, I could not gure esprer better. In addition, he has a mouth that micro book in his briefcase, made class. --- The: Only default finding the handle of the microphone was blackened trslgrement, may be in contact with its support. Or the + or -: I have, so far not seen any diffrence between the positions cardioid, omni, supercardiodes, but I did not really try to test them thoroughly. So, see ... Following a power recording studio, with high end mics (Neumann including ..) So Obviously, I need to have the ear of his aussiaiguise a Ingnieur chevraun trs is stupid, but I do not see the diffrence with the quality of Behringer (in rcoutant tracks one by one at home, with headphones). It Balot. Yes, I would do this choice. Good quality price.

micro versatile, colorful, but when you know it, we can judiciously need color.
condenser microphone.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 5 years.
I like his value for money stunning. I love her outstanding sound quality especially in omni (it's better than akg c 414 on this ground there ...) I like her less low end that lacks definition (for the cons is that less a 414 .. c) I like least is that the suspension gadget .. in fact do not count on it too if you want a REAL suspension.
I have owned micro Rode, AKG, I used the DPA, I know very well Shoeps. Of course the comparison does not really deal with DPA or Shoeps, but frankly for the price should not go without is a much better deal (Report Q / P) or a Rode audiotechnica ... in my opinion, but it's still a micro China. I said that I had four B2-Pro, and none have shown real differences in quality compared to others, the construction is quite reliable.
Value / Price unbeatable.
I would do without hesitation that choice, and sometimes I still use this microphone for its own qualities (especially in omni) are still useful to me. But I have a lot more expensive.

Capacitor, cardoide & bi-cardoide. Comes delivered in a briefcase and Support "suspended".
I only qq recordings, including listenable www.myspace.com / laukelux ("Step it Up & Go" home and "Higher Ground" by repeating with friends, but I'm not sorry Johnny ... )), Quartz Audiomaster recordings directly via a small mixer into the PC sound card without any addition, except for the grate of a live amp Digitech 2101LE for Step it Up & Go That amateurism !
This mic is a little fat in the midrange and not really 100% linear, but for rock, blues, jazz a little crazy to take an amp or grate is widely enough I think. Now I am far from being a pro and a recording studio I guess it is not satisfactory to take voice and then treat it, too colorful. But hey, for that price I consider it a very good buy.

OVERALL OPINION

Used since 2003 (with intervals of 1-2 years graaaandes)
I have tried no other model before. Our drummer has a studio (studiounderground Larrazet) with Neumann & AKG condenser, and qd is even something else!
Special: For the price difference of a micro classical vav is striking and absolutely interesting
Value / Price flawless for me. If it again I will not take over vocal mic, because it helps me too little now, or I will take one or SMXX Zennheiser standard (not condenser) for more practical to implement everywhere.

*Microphones are very subjective. Some microphones that work for some brilliantly may be disastrous on others. It is therefore important to understand the context in which this review is written and take it with a grain of salt, like all reviews on microphones should be treated.*

The Behringer B-2 Pro is a large diaphragm multi pattern studio condenser, and where Behringer's budget model of selling their microphones screeches to a resounding halt.

It is not that the B-2 Pro is a terrible microphone; it's quite usable, and has very acceptable specs. First off, it is multi pattern, with the pickups switchable between cardioid, figure 8, and omnidirectional. It has a standard frequency response of 20-20,000 Hz, a self noise that varies minimally (based on the pickup pattern you're using at the time) around 17 dB and a signal to noise ratio that again, varies a bit around 77 dB. This makes the Behringer B-2 Pro absolutely acceptable spec wise. It also includes the 10 dB pad and the low frequency roll off.

On a less essential note, Behringer generously includes a shockmount, a windscreen, and a nice flight case to put the entire package in for transport and storage. Not to mention, the Behringer B-2 Pro actually looks quite nice. The problem lies in the sound of the microphone:

It suffers from that high frequency exaggeration that plagues most budget microphones, and while I may forgive Behringer for doing this to their very cheap microphones, the B-2 Pro has crossed the line into the territory of microphones that do not do this to the sound.

OVERALL OPINION

There, quite simply, is no reason to buy the Behringer B-2 Pro, unless you love the sound of the low end microphones. Anyone can criticize me by saying that it's the person, not the gear, that counts, but when it comes to the Behringer B-2 Pro, I can completely agree with them (I do, anyway) and still drive them away from the B-2 Pro. You can find a bunch of microphones at this price, but if you're about to "settle" on the B-2 Pro, stop. Take a look around. There are a few magical microphones hovering around the B-2's price that outshine it in sound quality, and yes, even features.

DUAL DIAPHRAGM CONDENSER MICROPHONE B-2 PRO
Studio condenser microphone and dual gold-plated large diaphragm
Condenser Microphone Dual large diaphragm and a''gold-plated for a better sound experience
Ideal as main or auxiliary microphone in studio and on stage
Directivity selectable cardioid, omnidirectional or bidirectional
Pressure gradient transducer with shock-capsule large diaphragm dual gold-plated
Ideal for acoustic instrument jacks, as overhead, etc..
Low-cut filter and-10dB input pad detachable
Transformerless FET input noise level extremely low distortion eliminating low frequency
Manufacture ultra solid brass body with nickel plated
Gold plated XLR output ensures perfect signal transmission
Suspension, windscreen and aluminum case included
High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 years and frankly at the outset, woahou cheerleaders, compared to my SM 58 (also perfect for live performance) using a micro static
changes everything.
I fed with a mini mic preamp from the same brand and a Line 6 UX1 to acquire software on my PC with Mixcraft to record.
Good value, solid, beautiful presentation briefcase with support and Bonetti, the sound is sometimes a little too inclined towards the treble, but nobody is perfect and certainly not an amateur musician that I am &% &% &% &%

Originally written by fabrice.fargues on Audiofanzine FR.

Condenser mic with different polar patterns (cardioid, omnidirectional, figure 8)
Low cut and 10dB pad
Sold with case, wind screen and suspension


OVERALL OPINION

I bought it twice: the manufacturing quality, the easy handling and the price appealed to me...
I use it to record choirs. The sound precision is ok. The definition is very good in high frequencies without being harsh. Very good for female vocals. The mids sound a bit too "hard." It captures the deepness of male voices but has a slight lack of warmth. A good preamp will compensate that a bit...
I was pleasantly surprised by the timbre reproduction of rich and complex sounding instruments like a clarinet or a flute, when close miking (otherwise the high frequencies are too emphasized). It can handle loud sources (trombone, trumpet) and is very versatile. Good product considering its very affordable price.
Of course, it's not a Neumann U87 (I'm a fan): it has neither the precision nor the warmth, but the value for money is very good.

Pros:

- comprehensive set of accessories
- Selectable polar pattern
- All-round mic
- Value for money
- Clean sound

Cons:
- Mids are a bit "hard"
- Overemphasized high frequencies
- Lack of warmth and roundness

It has never failed (no defects) after four years of use. With a good EQ and a good preamp, you'll get satisfying results but don't expect the same sound as an M149 because there is a huge difference between them... Very useful to learn and understand miking techniques (polar pattern, position, etc.) without going bankrupt... High-quality products will come later...