This behringer B-5 microphone is a condenser microphone. I have used it whilst recording instruments such as an acoustic guitar, a mandolin and a banjo. You can also use it for recording hi hats on a drum kit and maybe sometimes a snare drum but I would not recommend that. It uses phantom power 48v like most condenser or maybe even all condenser microphones use. Do not use this live as the condenser will pick up a lot of unwanted sound, dynamic mics are what you should look for if you were looking to play live. Connection is an xlr which is standard for most microphones since it is balanced. OVERALL OPINION The first thing I like is how little expense it was to the studio, it is very cheap for the quality it is. I do not like the fact that the quality of sound is not the best, but you do get what you pay for in terms of mics so it is understandable to me I guess. I have a range of condenser mics around the studio and I do like to get these out from time to time especially for people learning about mic techniques and such things. These are great to learn with as they are very easily positioned so you can learn all the different mic placement setups that you will find in a recording studio. Since these mics are thin they are great from the X and Y mic position and also the near coincident position as these make the mics go rather close together.
