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| Reviews Summary for Behringer B-1 studio microphone |
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Reviews: 15
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Average rating: 4.8/5
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MSRP: $155 $
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Description: A top class studio microphone, 48v phantom powered, with very flat response between 20 and 20.000 hz. Very nice caracteristics and used in boradcast studio's.
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W6LBV
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 10, 2008 09:47
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Speaking out!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I use the Behringer B-1 wide diaphragm condenser microphone with its shock mount on a scissors boom, along with the Behringer VX 2496 high performance voice processor deck, as my fixed station’s main speech source for transmitting.
Both Behringer products are designed for the live stage performance/recording industry but they can be adapted for Amateur service. While I won’t claim that the B-1 equals the performance of, for example, a $1000 Neumann mike or similar $500 Shure or Electrovoice products, for its modest price it certainly does a very fine job in Amateur use. Some high fidelity recordings of my voice using the B-1 and several Heil Amateur service mikes give a slight performance edge to the B-1. I have not tested it for suitability for music.
The B-1 presents all of the typical problems inherent in adapting professional audio industry products to Amateur use: it requires a phantom 48 volt external power supply, has a balanced audio line output, uses XLR jacks and plugs, has an omnidirectional pick-up pattern, is sensitive to extraneous room sounds, and can be over driven by talking too closely. As with all condenser mikes, it is sensitive to mechanical shocks (though less so than are ribbon mikes). It contains no provisions for push-to-talk functions, and it may also require RFI suppression on the mike lines.
For Amateur use it needs a “presence boost” of a few dB at approximately 2 kHz to aid speech intelligibility, but this is easy to do with most current transceivers or audio processors.
This product ships with a custom anti-vibration mount that fits a standard mike stand, a foam windscreen (that I always use), and a sturdy carrying case for all of the above. Its appearance is esthetically pleasing, and the construction is very solid.
With all of the above considerations, the B-1 might not seem particularly appealing for Amateur station use. But it does do a very nice job, within its modest price level, in Amateur voice transmit service and, if the need arises, for other useful audio purposes such as recording or public address.
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KC0GSB
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Rating: 4/5
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Dec 19, 2007 22:20
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A Good Microphone
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This microphone sounds fine. When I used it with EQ and gating, I always got good reports. It is inexpensive for a condenser.
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M0MRR
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Rating: 3/5
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Oct 12, 2007 05:47
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OK mic - but not for ham radio
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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The B-1 microphone was the first studio microphone I ever bought, which I purchased to go with my Behringer 802 mixer to compliment my SDR-1000 radio. The microphone itself appears good value and is supplied complete with a shock mount and windshield. The standard fitting connects to a Heil PL2 boom, and the connector is a standard xlr. It requires a supply of 48V. It has taken me some time to realize that the B-1 condenser microphones are not suited to my voice, environment and ham radio. It is very sensitive and the frequency response is wasted on the normal transmit bandwidth for SSB. I have spent loads of time fiddling around with the B-1 mic and my audio settings trying to get a mix between clarity and loudness with distortion. At the end of the day it is just too sensitive for my environment and I have moved to a Heil PR-781 dynamic microphone which is proving to be a lot better.
The B-1 probably is a good mic for some applications provided a reasonable amount of outboard audio processing is used, but I suggest you look for a different product for ham radio.
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VK4APN
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Rating: 5/5
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May 2, 2006 23:28
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Hard to beat performance
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I use this with the 802 mixer. Always getting excellent audio reports. The Behringer mixer allows you to peak or cut the response depending on mode / condx etc. A pwerful combination at a bargain price.
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W4LGH
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 7, 2006 04:49
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Super Quality
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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The Behringer B1 is hands down the BEST Mic for the money! When used with the Behringer DSP-110,
you get a compressor/Limiter and a Noise Gate!
I feed the Mic into the DSP-110, and let the 110 power the mic, I then leave the DSP-110 @ line level and go into my UB-1002 EQ. This is done only because of the multi-outputs of the 1002 to feed several radios from the one mic. I also use it to boost the midrange gain a tad on the MArkV,
and then the bottom end feeding the Drake Twins.
My plans are to feed all the transmitters in the shack in the future. You can see my setup on my website.. http://www.w4lgh.com
You just can't go wrong buying any Behringer Audio equipment. Its all TOP NOTCH!
73 de W4LGH - Alan
www.w4lgh.com
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G4MJA
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 8, 2005 14:08
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FANTASTIC!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have used many mics in my 'audio station' including Heil, Astatic, Shure, Sennheiser etc.This mic beats the lot - hands down!! Superb quality construction, wonderful audio reproduction: 20hz to 20khz, flat within SSB range. Currently running with a Behringer UB802 3 band parametric EQ feeding a Kenwood TS870S. The unsolicited audio reports I have received have been excellent.Dont be fooled by the cheap price - this mic is a bargain! 73, Mike.
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GM0OTS
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 4, 2005 11:52
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GREAT MIKE
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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GET THIS MIKE AND USE WITH UB802 BEST INVESTMENT I HAVE MADE TO MY SHACK.QUALITY IS OUTSTANDING,AND SO ARE THE RESULT'S,YOU MUST SPEND A BIT OF TIME SETTING THEM UP TO GET BEST AUDIO,
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AA8YE
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 21, 2005 08:14
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Broadcast Quality!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I am a very picky person when it comes to audio quality and let me tell you I have tried about every microphone configuration out there with the exception of a few. I have been playing music and singing for 30 years and have never come across a microphone that even compares to this, especially the value! I use this little gem to record music and use it on my HF rig along with Echolink and constantly get good reports on my audio. if you do purchase one of these remember it requires phantom power to operate. I use a Behringer UB802 mixer, great item also, which has phantom power and an IMP (invisible mic preamp)and run a cable out of the output into my Icom 735. I am telling you if you want superb audio, this is microphone to buy, hand down. It comes with a shock mount, wind screen and heavy duty carrying case for the incredible cost of $99.99!
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G0ISW
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 9, 2005 01:33
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High quality & good looks
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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If you want to experiment with ESSB audio on the Amateur HF bands then this microphone comes highly recommended. I bought mine from a Music/Audio store after an Internet search and saved a lot of money on what was a good price anyway. The build quality is excellent and it looks very good with its brushed satin finish. Comes with shock mount and carrying case at a fraction of the cost of normal microphones. It does however need a 48v phantom supply and I use the matching Behringer UB-802 mixer for this. The audio is superb and only the limits of your transceiver will alter this. It sounds a whole lot better than any of my Amateur Radio desk or hand microphones.
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N2KEN
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 24, 2004 09:53
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A nice mic for the price
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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If you have the setup to support a studio condenser mic, this one is hard be beat. You need 48VDC phantom power, a simple matching network to connect to your rig, and a PTT switch (i.e., foot pedal). A mounting boom to support it is recommended. It comes with a very nice shock mount and hard carrying case.
I run through an M-Audio DMP3 preamp, Behringer MX-802A mixer, Samson E31i graphic EQ, Behringer PEQ 2200 parametric EQ, VX2000 processor and W2IHY i-Box. All this interfaces nicely with each of my HF and VHF rigs. You realy don't need all these audio gadgets, but its a blast to be in such control. All this can be used for home recording, as well.
The B-1 has a natural, clean, clear and crisp tonal quality with much more sensitivity than a dynamic mic like the Heil Goldline (which is a great mic!). Some users might find it "too sensitive". Unlike typical ham mics, it will pick-up background sounds like the clothes dryer in the next room. It has a -10dB pad and low freq cut to alter the input characteristics.
Sounds great on SSB with little or no EQ, but will sound way too bassy for local FM repeater use unless significantly EQ'd to remove the low end. (No experience on AM)
73
Ken, N2KEN
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