I can't believe this microphone is only £15. Is it perfect? No... is it good enough value? You have a listen and let me know what you think in the comments.
Surprisingly the Behringer sounds the most natural to my ears! I like the electro voice but sometimes it might be more convenient to have a transparent sound, a blank canvas, and for £15 this mic does it pretty well!
Yeah 100% - if I was smarter with my money I could probably get by with the Behnringer and have no issues… I’m going to make a video on camera topic later tonight, I plan on using the Behringer & SM58 but mounted this time so the distance is more equal…
Thanks for sharing this video. I've purchased multiple mics over the past 10 plus years I've been podcasting including the XM8500. To my ears this mic is a touch harsh / sibilant in the top end, but it's certainly usable for podcasting, UA-cam videos, and some other Voice Over applications, For those new to the recording world, you will need an interface or mixer with the XM8500 since it's an XLR mic. I've used a variety of other good budget mics to include the Audio-Technica ATR2100X and the Samson Q2U. Both can be used in either (or both) USB and XLR mode. The ATR2100X originally cost about $100U.S. when it was released three or four years ago, but it's recently been available on Amazon and other resellers for under $50 U.S. While I'm using much higher priced mics these days, the quality difference is noticeable but marginal, You can get good recording quality with the XM8500, ATR2100X, and a good number of other budget priced microphones. Thanks again Leo for sharing your assessment and highlighting the fact you don't need to spend hundreds of dollars to get good quality audio.
Thanks for watching and giving the feedback! Yeah I feel I went a step too far in my audio journey by getting a brand new RE27 lol… but I have it now and that step has been taken… I should have stopped at my RE20… I’m going to do a few more videos with the Behringer but from what I can tell, def worth its price… What would you say is your favourite mic through your experience?
@@leo_hoang To your question, it depends on the price and use case. For budget dynamic mics ($100 or less), I'll typically reach for the Audio-Technica ATR2100X. I'll also use the Zoom ZDM-1, now about $50, and the Shure SM58 (about $100). Moving up the cost ladder, my goto dynamic mic is the SE DynaCaster DCM8 (about $275) followed closely by the EV RE320 (about $300 U.S.). For condensers, my typical goto mic is the Earthworks Ethos ($399) followed closely by the CAD Audio E100Sx. When the E100Sx was released it cost about $300. It's now available for about $85, an absolute bargain IMO. Another condenser I enjoy is the Neat King Bee. I own the original (purchased after the price came down), but the Neat King Bee 2 is also an excellent mic. Overall, my favorite mic these days is the Earthworks Ethos. The cost of mid-tier mics has fallen over the past year or so. There are excellent values to be had if you're patient and take advantage of sales. While buying used can be an option, mics like the Shure SM7B and the SM58 are frequently counterfeited. In my view, it's better to buy new (or perhaps refurbed) from an authorized dealer to ensure you're getting what you are paying for.
@@StephenCarterStressExpertvery experienced! I’ve not heard of most of those mics and due to my poor self control I’m going to not research into them incase I end up buying them lol… with regards to the Shure SM7B, I’ve actually made videos on how to check for fakes.
Thank you - yes I don’t like videos where they promote themselves, give all their credentials and experience… then to top it off, a title card and awkward humour… I’d rather just hear the topic and keep it moving… If people choose to subscribe, then awesome and thank you! If you’re just here for the odd video, thanks for watching and hope it helps…
That was an option for sure, but I wanted to try the mics as that’s more fun… I’m actually re-decorating my place at the moment so will be adding some acoustic panels at some stage…
I’m using the Rodecaster Pro II, this mic is an XLR microphone so I don’t believe you can use it without an interface… I’ve run it through the Rodecaster without any processing and it sounds ok. Not to my taste. But for £15 it’s a good enough raw sound for it to be processed in a good way… If it’s all I could afford I wouldn’t be too restricted by it… Overall I prefer a better mic but this performs great for its price so a good starter for sure…
@@leo_hoang im too tight on budget so ig a usb mic like a fifine t669 would be good for my vocals as I can't afford a audio interface for these xlr mics lol
Either losing or extremely small margins… tbf, it’s price/performance almost markets itself, so they’re saving money on marketing… honestly for its price, I’m not knocking it at all… I spent more on my lunch today lol
Amazing review! Thank you!
Thanks for watching (and listening lol)
Surprisingly the Behringer sounds the most natural to my ears! I like the electro voice but sometimes it might be more convenient to have a transparent sound, a blank canvas, and for £15 this mic does it pretty well!
Yeah 100% - if I was smarter with my money I could probably get by with the Behnringer and have no issues…
I’m going to make a video on camera topic later tonight, I plan on using the Behringer & SM58 but mounted this time so the distance is more equal…
Thanks for sharing this video. I've purchased multiple mics over the past 10 plus years I've been podcasting including the XM8500. To my ears this mic is a touch harsh / sibilant in the top end, but it's certainly usable for podcasting, UA-cam videos, and some other Voice Over applications, For those new to the recording world, you will need an interface or mixer with the XM8500 since it's an XLR mic. I've used a variety of other good budget mics to include the Audio-Technica ATR2100X and the Samson Q2U. Both can be used in either (or both) USB and XLR mode. The ATR2100X originally cost about $100U.S. when it was released three or four years ago, but it's recently been available on Amazon and other resellers for under $50 U.S. While I'm using much higher priced mics these days, the quality difference is noticeable but marginal, You can get good recording quality with the XM8500, ATR2100X, and a good number of other budget priced microphones. Thanks again Leo for sharing your assessment and highlighting the fact you don't need to spend hundreds of dollars to get good quality audio.
Thanks for watching and giving the feedback!
Yeah I feel I went a step too far in my audio journey by getting a brand new RE27 lol… but I have it now and that step has been taken…
I should have stopped at my RE20…
I’m going to do a few more videos with the Behringer but from what I can tell, def worth its price…
What would you say is your favourite mic through your experience?
@@leo_hoang To your question, it depends on the price and use case. For budget dynamic mics ($100 or less), I'll typically reach for the Audio-Technica ATR2100X. I'll also use the Zoom ZDM-1, now about $50, and the Shure SM58 (about $100). Moving up the cost ladder, my goto dynamic mic is the SE DynaCaster DCM8 (about $275) followed closely by the EV RE320 (about $300 U.S.). For condensers, my typical goto mic is the Earthworks Ethos ($399) followed closely by the CAD Audio E100Sx. When the E100Sx was released it cost about $300. It's now available for about $85, an absolute bargain IMO. Another condenser I enjoy is the Neat King Bee. I own the original (purchased after the price came down), but the Neat King Bee 2 is also an excellent mic. Overall, my favorite mic these days is the Earthworks Ethos. The cost of mid-tier mics has fallen over the past year or so. There are excellent values to be had if you're patient and take advantage of sales. While buying used can be an option, mics like the Shure SM7B and the SM58 are frequently counterfeited. In my view, it's better to buy new (or perhaps refurbed) from an authorized dealer to ensure you're getting what you are paying for.
@@StephenCarterStressExpertvery experienced! I’ve not heard of most of those mics and due to my poor self control I’m going to not research into them incase I end up buying them lol… with regards to the Shure SM7B, I’ve actually made videos on how to check for fakes.
I think I like this kind of video. Starting out doesn't need to suck the life out of me.
Thank you - yes I don’t like videos where they promote themselves, give all their credentials and experience… then to top it off, a title card and awkward humour…
I’d rather just hear the topic and keep it moving…
If people choose to subscribe, then awesome and thank you! If you’re just here for the odd video, thanks for watching and hope it helps…
I was thinking about this mic. Thanks for the info. Will wait for the sound test vid.
Coming soon! Watch this space!
The $600 spent on RE20 is perhaps better spent on treating your room.
That was an option for sure, but I wanted to try the mics as that’s more fun… I’m actually re-decorating my place at the moment so will be adding some acoustic panels at some stage…
Hey are you using a interface? How does it sound without an interface?
I’m using the Rodecaster Pro II, this mic is an XLR microphone so I don’t believe you can use it without an interface…
I’ve run it through the Rodecaster without any processing and it sounds ok. Not to my taste. But for £15 it’s a good enough raw sound for it to be processed in a good way…
If it’s all I could afford I wouldn’t be too restricted by it…
Overall I prefer a better mic but this performs great for its price so a good starter for sure…
@@leo_hoang im too tight on budget so ig a usb mic like a fifine t669 would be good for my vocals as I can't afford a audio interface for these xlr mics lol
Behringer must be _losing_ money with this product, right? Surely it costs more than 15 pounds to make this?!
Either losing or extremely small margins… tbf, it’s price/performance almost markets itself, so they’re saving money on marketing… honestly for its price, I’m not knocking it at all… I spent more on my lunch today lol