All user reviews for the Behringer B-5

Everything has been said ...
Supplied with head and heart omni!
The attenuator and low-cut is a real plus for the price.

OVERALL OPINION

I used a couple for almost 2 years for live stereo recordings of concerts from small local conservatory, again with the heads cardiovascular ORTF technique and connected to an Edirol R44 recorder.
I also own the Sennheiser ME 64, excellent and very sensitive, but I prefer the sound of their B5 I find softer ... Everything is a matter of taste!
I'm not a musician or sound technician (although attendance at the FA and KR reading allowed me to gain a solid foundation audio), my first ambitions merely transplanting sound quality "audiophile correct" for the soundtrack of my video recordings ... My opinion is that of a neophyte in this area. I confess however to be delighted by the quality of these microphones, a sentiment shared by teachers sax and bass with my son (who have the ear, them) who invited me at once to save them warmly when they occur concert. Say what you like but the recognition of pro musicos we appreciate that always warms the heart, even while remaining modest!
I especially appreciate the neutrality of these microphones. After all, the sound fidelity is indeed the first quality you demand a microphone? And then I think I found my shoe off for an unbeatable price!
Excellent value for money, especially as the omni heads also allow me to practice the technique AB when the room is suitable.
Micro versatile that I would buy with your eyes closed without any hesitation!

Fanziniens thank you, whose opinions have guided my choice, I would have moments of pure happiness audiophile.

Nothing to add!

OVERALL OPINION

I used this microphone for recording (or sound):

- Choir
- Voice of woman or man (solo)
- Flute
- Recorder
- Clarinet
- Trombone
- Trumpet
- Saxophone
- Organ
- Concert Band
- Conference

Well every time, this microphone has been satisfactory. It may as well save a child's choir to several meters (where the stereo is good, but the low level), as brass very "aggressive".

The only thing that bothers me is the "bump" in the treble. I do not understand this method does not find a frequency response as homogeneous as possible. Organ with a "neoclassical" 60s, the cymbal very "acid" is very strong ressend this hardness to 10 kHz. A quick equalizer and everything works out: the highs are still there, but less aggressive and the whole is very balanced.

So this microphone can be of great service, and value for money is very good. To get a good result, there is work to do on the investment, the choice of making her if used in pairs (XY, AB, ORTF ...), equalization etc. ... Pay special attention to noise (Ventilos of computer or recorder, motor truck passing in the street ...).

4 years of good and loyal service, and I think still have room for improvement in their use. For example, I've never used the omni capsules whose spectrum is more straight. I am afraid to take more reverb and noise. Should I make a test with my 2 pairs; one in cardio and one omni.

To be continued ...

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.