t.bone BC 500 - Dynamic Broadcast Microphone - Test / Review - The Cheapest Shure SM7B Clone
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
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Woah. I really, really, really, really like this one!! And I've also been impressed with Thomann shipping speed to the states in the past. Thanks, Bark! 👍💯💯
Thank YOU sir
I am very impressed with this BC 500. Crazy good for the price!
Budget mics keep getting better!
Might grab one of these along with one of their ribbon mics.
The low cut filters on these t.bone mics is generally good. Not too aggressive and it helps a lot in vocals outside of streaming and podcasting.
The value they present is just awesome. I need to get more t. Bones in
A winner. Looking forward to future t-bone reviews.
Considering buying them all in one shot
Glad that you did a lil portion of the sound comparison. Man i love the sound output of T Bone as well as the looks. Clearly the design took inspiration from Shure and I'm glad they did because it a good alternative for that ever so expensive brand. i agree with you the sound has more character than Shure.
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Wanted to say a real quick thanks, Bark.. my BC-500 just arrived! Thanks to your link, got it in 4 days instead of 4 months ;) This one immediately feels like the broadcast mic I've been waiting for. You're the man! 🙏👍👍
That.....is .....awesome. You watch and comment on everything and that makes me feel great. Glad I could help!
@@ObscureMics Thank you for such a kind reply, sir! The pleasure is all on this end. That's what she said, but I think I need to bug you one more time about this mic...
Because I think I maybe just found a sort-of fix for that loose axis / jiggly mount issue (at least enough to share 🤷♂️)...
So, I'm using it on the Rode PSA-1 boom stand which already allows mics to spin. So on a stand like that, you really don't need the built-in mount on the T-Bone to spin, you know? So I just noticed that all you have to do is tighten the 5/8" to 3/8" adapter all the way. Just use the slot to twist it in, and once it's tight, the whole mount becomes totally solid and stable. Zero jiggling. And the slot still protrudes out, so it's totally easy to loosen it again if you want to mount it on a non-swivel stand.
Maybe I'm missing something and this was already obvious, but it totally cured the issue for me, so I thought it was worth sharing. Hope it at least made sense 🤔
💥💥 T-Bone POWER!! 💥💥
Oh man that's good info! Will do this later!
That mic sounds good! Noticed you got that quick release too :)
Gotta have the quick release! Yeah I kinda love this mic
I am pleasantly surprised by how smooth this mic sounds. Seems like a great deal as long as the durability is decent. Some pretty nice budget broadcast dynamics these days!
what are your thoughts on the fifine k658?
Bc 500 all day
@@ObscureMics Thanks for the reply. starting a podcast and I want high-quality sound from the start without breaking the bank.
I like the bc500 quite a bit...may be my new favorite budget mic
I got it this year and im amazed. looks good and fits the purpose perfectly. And on a budget! Paired with a cheap and old m-audio m-track duo you get studio quality sound for 150$! Lovely!
Those old m-tracks are legit budget interfaces. ANd im with you...the t.bone is a fantastic mic for the money
These new mics are getting impressive man
It’s kool they’re making cheaper mics at good quality
Good stuff man 👏🏼💯
Exciting for a guy like me for sure
Some expensive mics are expensive simply because of the brand. Though some of them do have exceptional build quality. A lot of the mics use the same kind of capsules. So often if you've got a fancy ass mic that you want... like a neumann. You can probably find something a little cheaper and maybe not even worse.
I tend to use an mb85 beta for online chatting and stuff. But I've been through quite a few mics for vocals and I'm now using an sc1100 from T.Bone. So far? Better than my Rode-NT1. Like actually genuinely pleasant.
Channels like this are partly to blame for me having developed a hoarder mentality with mics though XD
My bad lol
Wow! Still considering between this one and the t.bone MB 7 Beta. It's a damn smooth mic and works damn well with your voice.
Agreed. Mics like this make it hard to spend more
Wow! Your voice sounds incredible on this mic. We have a similar timbre, so I imagine mine would sound good as well. I haven't tried an SM7B (yet?) because it just seems way overhyped and EVERYONE seems to have one. It does sound decent for many people, but it's not a sure (Ha! Get it?) thing. This is one that I am definitely interested in trying. Thanks for the review!
Thanks for watching and commenting! Yeah the sm7b….while great, especially with light compression…is overkill for most. I do like this mix quite a bit for the money
I was looking for broadcast mic to use with my Audient iD4 since I don’t want to constantly change between using a USB mic and this audio interface. I saw this t.bone mic on Thomann(I’m from Europe so it’s my go to store) and I was a little sceptical about it even after reading some reviews which were mostly positive. Now after this review, i’m definitely going to pick one up. Thanks a lot for your hard work.
Thanks for watching! It's definitely a great mic for the money
Oh man... this is a bit brighter than SM7B, but the smoothness and as you said - character - is there, I really like it! The high-pass filter is also one of the best I've seen I think. The presence boost is a bit sharp to my ears though. But I imagine for very low voices it may suit. Eh, so many SM7B-like mics I'm considering, this one is available to me contrary to FDUCE SL40 - and I think the price for me considering FDUCE shipping if I'd really want to get it would be very close. I'm happy to see these on your channel, as an user of SC400 from T.Bone ;)
Great to hear also you've had a superb time at your vacation, hope you recharged your batteries for more discord shameless plugs, like this one. We're available in even more countries than Thomann, and we're free!
I really do love this mic at the price..it's a niiiiiiice.
The discord has been sooo slow
@@ObscureMics Yeah, the mic is really nice for the price. I think if I find some good offer or someone local offering it, I will pull the trigger ;)
Yeah, the discord is slow, but as you know there are some avalanches sometimes when discussion seem to be not ending, lol. Kinda rare now though, but it's still a fantastic place to chill & talk!
Interesting mic. To my ears the sound of the t.bone BC 500 sounds similar to the SM57. A head to head comparison would be great!
I like that idea. If I grab a 57 anytime soon ...I will
@@ObscureMics In the meantime I was able to compare the BC 500 with the SM57. The BC500 in the flat setting provides a slightly smoother low end than the SM57. The mids are similar but the high end of the BC500 is a bit more "tamed" compared to the SM57. I am really surprised by the sound quality the BC500 provides for spoken word. As you said in your video - you will not offend anyone with this sound. I still think that the SM7b is a bit superior, as it provides more clarity and sounds a bit smoother overall but at almost 4 times the price.
I agree. I may like the sound of the bc 500 more....but the sm7b is superior overall....I'm just not in love with it for $400. Good stuff 🤜🤛...to hear those thoughts in comparison to a 57 is awesome.
Sounds good. BYW. No longer in AZ. We got to MO yesterday. Waiting for internet hook up Tuesday. So I am listening on my phone
Congrats my friend!
The Shure is a bit fuller (more bass) sounding but the TBone is quite nice. A little EQ and things should work out pretty equally! Nice test!!! THANKS!
Agreed! Thanks for watching
If you get the chance you should check out the T-bone Rb 500, it's a ribbon Mic so mostly used for instruments like drums but can be really nice on a persons voice and has no reviews on spoken word 😀 could be interesting for video
I like that idea! Will do
I really liked your video, there is not a lot of coverage of this mic on youtube so I was looking for a video like this for a while now. :)
I may not resist and buy this mic soon. :)
I saw in another comment that maybe you will compare this mic to the sm57. I feel like it would also be very interesting if you could compare it to some other cheap dynamic broadcast microphones like the podmic or the zdm-1.
Have a nice day. :)
I highly appreciate that! I'm definitely keeping it around for future comparisons
Dang it. I shouldn't spend $110 for another mic today...
This channel keeps making me want to buy some good mics that are cheaper than the 7b
Let the mic flow through you
Ikr 😅
I think you can mend the wiggle with the mounting bracket with a washer or elastic band.
Hey Bark - It's been about seven months since this review and I was wondering if you ever go back to this mic and where it ranks among other similar competitors. Especially against ones like the SE DCM3/6, the Maono PD400X, and the legion of other Chinese "broadcast-style" MV7 clones and SM7B wannabes.
I have a certain affinity for this company. My last name is very close to the founder of this company's, and a few years ago my good friends got me a Thomann T-shirt because of it. It would be especially fitting to get one of their mics. I'm pretty set for podcast mics at the moment, so I'm looking at getting one of their SDC pairs first, but this one looks like a really attractive piece of kit.
I actually have not pulled this mic out in quite some time.... And I do still own it.... Which in itself is shocking lol. I prefer the Donner po-8, and the dcm3/6....but I do prefer the t bone over the pd400x slightly. It's still a solid mic but there is better sounding for cheap.... But that being said... The build quality is still superb on the t. Bone
@@ObscureMics Thanks for your quick reply. That PO-8 is something else for the money, for sure. When's the next Obscure Hotline podcast with Bronson? EDIT: I see you just dropped a new episode on Tuesday. Going to have a listen later today.
Should be ANOTHER new one any day now
I share the thing that for you the bc500 has a better sound. I've seen lots of tests and I really enjoyed how it sounded to my ears, I think that if I'll ever make it through my musical dream, I'll use the bc500 like one of my favorite bands made it with the sm7b back in the 1989/1990 when they were making one of their best albums. And, yes, I might use some filters mixing and things to making it sound better than expected
Right on! It is absolutely good enough to start making some music!
I am not sold on this one. Missing lower end presence, the mids sound weird to my ears - sort of hollow. Highs are a little too bright for my senses as well. But hey, if this one speaks to you, I am happy for you and it is a great price. The build quality looks good!
To be fair..... A lot of them speak to me lol
@@ObscureMics Yup, I hear you!😎
Looked at the website and it looks like something we would definitely buy. Then I saw that the same brand has a product named “MB 7 beta”. It says it has a better frequency range than this one. Wonder if it’s any better?..
Is it more expensive than this one?
It the same as the alctron BC 600 which I have a video of
@@ObscureMics just watched that video! Thank you!!
Welcome. Thank you for watching
Hi very cool review. Apreciate your videos! Can you do a video about shure mv7x vs t.bone bc 500 and t.bone mb7 or just give me a recomendation which is better for podcastind AND MUSIC PRODUCTION. OK thanks. Cheers!
I believe the best bang for the buck is the bc500 from tbone. The mv7x is just a big bodied pg48
And thanks for watching!
@@ObscureMics thanks a lot for your answer i just watched so many reviews i didnt knew which to buy.I say some people say that the rode pod mic is also good.What do you say?
That's one of 2 mics that I am doing an updated review of. Wouldn't reccomend. It's thin and weak sounding
@@ObscureMics OK thanks see you in the next review!
Ok, this one sounds better imo thatn Superlux D421. :) The only big con is that it really capture any touch to desk. And also silver ring under knob just fall out of mine instantly.
I'll be breaking this one out soon. I keep overlooking it cause it's in its box
@@ObscureMics I even like that tbone more than king bee ii, on which I also put my hands. :P
Great review have you considered testing their mb7 beta??? Thanks for doing an English review so hard to find them on t bone products
I have not....because the alctron bc600 that I reviewed, is the same mic
i don’t know if it’s still true, but back in the 90s Shure supposedly made the capsules for 57s and 58s in the same assembly line and the difference between them was due to manufacturing tolerances in the diaphragms. they tested the capsules after assembly and the capsules with more of a hump at 10k went into 58s, the rest went into 57s. makes me wonder if that’s where the difference between these different mics come from…
I dont care for the presence boost on a voice. i do like the low cut cleanup on this one though, and i think you’re right about it as an instrument mic. I would like to hear it on a trombone or french horn.
I would as well. Good stuff on Shure comment above
I'd have to listen again with phones, but it sounds like a winner to me. On my JBL Flip 3, the flat mode sounds best.
Flat modes very pleasing to me
great microphone!
Heck yeah it is
i love the t.bone bc 500
Fantastic price on that thing
Your reviews are always awesome. Would you ever review headset with in-built mics in comparism with direct microphones?
I am in a process of setting up a podcast studio for 4 persons discuss. This would usually mean 4 microphones and 4 headsets for monitoring. But i have been thinking or wondering, why are headsets with mics combo not being used for podcasting? which would means buying only 4 headsets with inbuilt mic. The money
Not only would this means less cables flying around, i reckon it may be less expensive. What's your take on this?
Well....first off ..I've never really heard a REALLY solid sound from a headset mic....BUT...that's not to say you can't EQ and process a decent podcast sound from one. Ya know what....I'm gonna do a video in this RIGHT NOW, rather than type ally thoughts. This is a great question.
@@ObscureMics You are awesome. Thanks for the new video on this.
id love to know how well it deals with vibrations from a mic arm given that it wont work with a shock mount. from the movement in the video there seemed to be no sound which if is the case, makes this a great option compared to how others of a similar price deal with background rejection and shock
I had no issues... I also like using blue yeti shockoumts with mics on yokes
Never heard of a Mic called the T.Bone before and that mic looks more like the presonus pd70 than the sm7b
The half yoke makes it a blend....but side by side it's very sm7bish
how does this compare to the Fifine k658? the microphone you reviewed on this channel 5+ months ago.
I'd take the bc 500 all day....but I also have never been real keen on USB mics....but I try to look at them from a fans perspective
So this one has pretty nice rejection. I have now D421 and I think its not the best at rejecting noise.
D421... Not the best, but I feel it's still fine
It wiggles when I do this; don’t do that. 😂
Silliness aside I like it. 👍
I like to wiggle wit it
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Gracias
Would you prefer this one over the MV7?
Yep. I'm not a fan of the mv7 at all
@@ObscureMics And SM57?
Nice Video, nice Microphone, coooooooool :-)
Appreciate that!
how's this compared to fduce sl40?
IMO it's better ....if you don't desire USB functionality
Are those sennheiser hd428 headphones?
Close.... HD439
This or fduce sl40?
BC 500 for me
@@ObscureMics I'm about to buy this or Dynacaster. When you did review of dynacaster it sounded really scratchy. Kinda hurt my ears. Can I get closer to this or Dynacaster when recording?
Closer.....this
@@ObscureMics damn that's cool I'm gonna buy this I like eating my mic
It sounds really good up close
Do you use a fethead
Nope
Between this and a rod podcaster?
T. Bone all day
@@ObscureMics so t bone is pretty much the best bang for the buc
What about donner?
Yup. You sold me…
At minimum...worth owning at the price. Thanks for watching!
Very funny mic name
Yeah they could have used a litenay of T names....but chose t bone lol
does it beat the xm8500?
To me....yes