Behringer B-2 Pro Dual-Diaphragm Studio Microphone Review

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Behringer B-2 Pro Dual-Diaphragm Studio Microphone Overview

Dual-Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone

Behringer B-2 Pro Dual-Diaphragm Studio Microphone Specifications

This condenser mic from Behringer is an excellent choice for live and studio applications, and it's available at a price that will leave you with enough cash left over to secure other recording essentials.

An excellent choice for live and studio applications. Click to enlarge.

Includes case, shockmount, and windscreen.

View pollar patterns and frequency responses. Click to enlarge.

What is a Condenser Mic?
Condenser microphones are the ideal choice for capturing vocals and acoustic instruments. They're the primary type of microphone used in recording studios and radio stations. They are capable of capturing much more detail than dynamic microphones because of their wider, flatter frequency response. Another difference between condenser and dynamic mics is that they contain active circuitry that requires phantom power (+48 V DC) for operation. You can power them from any phantom power equipped BEHRINGER XENYX mixer, plus enjoy the benefits of our state-of-the-art XENYX mic preamps.

Why the B-2 PRO?
The B-2 is an affordable, high-quality way to put this essential studio tool to work for you. Thanks to its pressure gradient transducer and shock-mounted 1.0" gold-sputtered dual-diaphragm capsule, the B-2 delivers an open, transparent sound with excellent transient response. It boasts a frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with just a slight boost in the presence range. It has two selectable pickup patterns: omni for capturing sound in all directions; and cardioid for picking up your source signal while rejecting off-axis sound. With its excellent transducer and gold-plated XLR output, the B-2 is very neutral sounding and truly delivers on the promise of noise-free transmission.

The B-2 also gives you a switchable -10dB attenuator to capture high-volume signal sources without distorting, as well as a low-cut filter to eliminate infrasonics caused by floor rumble and other turbulence.

B-2 Specs

• Transducer type: condenser, 1" dual-diaphragm
• Operating principle: pressure gradient
• Polar pattern: cardioid, omnidirectional or figure eight
• Connection: gold-plated balanced XLR connector
• Open circuit sensitivity (at 1 kHz): cardioid: -36 dBV (0 dBV = 1 V/Pa), 16 mV/Pa ; omnidir.: -37 dBV (0 dBV = 1 V/Pa), 14 mV/Pa; figure eight: -35 dBV (0 dBV = 1 V/Pa), 18 mV/Pa
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Level attenuation: -10 dB (switchable)
• Low-Cut filter: 6 dB/oct. at 150 Hz (switchable)
• Max. SPL (1% THD @ 1 kHz): cardioid: 138 dB (0 dB), 148 dB (-10 dB); omnidir.: 139 dB (0 dB), 149 dB (-10 dB); figure eight: 137 dB (0 dB), 147 dB (-10 dB)
• Equivalent SPL (IEC 651): 17 dB-A (cardioid); 18 dB-A (omnidirectional); 16 dB-A (figure eight)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 77 dB, A-weighted (cardioid); 76 dB, A-weighted (omnidirectional); 78 dB, A-weighted (figure eight)
• Nominal impedance: <100 Ohm
• Load impedance: >1 kOhm
• Supply voltage: +48 V
• Supply current: 3 mA
• Dimensions: Head diameter: 56 mm, shaft diameter: 50 mm, length: 210 mm
• Weight: approx. 0.55 kg

Built to Last
The B-2 is built to be your go-to condenser mic for years to come. Its tough, nickel-plate brass body can withstand all the rigors of those late-night recording marathons. And with its aluminum foam-padded carrying case, it travels in safety and style. We also included a heavy-duty suspension mount and windscreen.

What's in the Box
Behringer B-2 Pro Dual-Diaphragm Studio Microphone, Case, Windscreen, Shockmount, User's Manual

Behringer B-2 Pro Dual-Diaphragm Studio Microphone Feature

• Professional 1" dual-diaphragm condenser microphone for unsurpassed audio quality
• Ideal as main and support microphone for studio and live applications
• Pressure-gradient transducer with shock-mounted gold-sputtered dual-diaphragm capsule
• Exceptionally flat frequency response and incredible musicality
• Switchable low-frequency roll-off

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Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone (White) Review

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Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone (White) Overview

Create studio-quality recordings with Blue Microphone's Snowball, a USB microphone with exceptional sound-capture capabilities. Using Blue Microphone's award-winning dual-capsule and circuit design, the Snowball produces crisp, clean recordings that are free of feedback and distortion. A unique pattern switch allows you to toggle between three different settings, giving you the flexibility to record vocals, instrumental music, podcasts, interviews, and more. With a plug-and-play design that is both Mac and PC compatible, the Snowball requires no additional drivers and is ready to record straight out of the box.

Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone (White) Feature

• Uniquely designed plug-and-play USB mic connects to either a Mac or PC
• Dual capsule design and unique three-pattern switch can handle everything from soft vocals to loud garage band
• Switchable mic patterns for a variety of recording applications, including podcasts
• Swivel mount located on the bottom center of the mic body
• No additional software required

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HDE® Podcast Microphone w/ Stand Review

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HDE® Podcast Microphone w/ Stand Overview

Are you the next Justin Bieber? Find out with this high quality studio microphone made specifically for recording vocals and acoustic instruments. Sing on you tube for all to hear, or use just to practice before American Idol Tryouts. Get yours today and become famous!

HDE® Podcast Microphone w/ Stand Feature

• High performance microphone accurately reproduces sound with noise cancellation
• No batteries required; device is powered by any your PC's 3.5mm jack
• Size: 6" / 15.2cm; Color: Black
• Package Contents: 1 x Studio Quality Microphone; 1 x Tripod
• HDE® is a registered trademark and is the only authorized seller of HDE branded products

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CAD GXL3000SSP Stereo Studio Pack Review

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CAD GXL3000SSP Stereo Studio Pack Overview

GXL3000SSP Stereo Studio Pack Contains one GXL3000 Multi-pattern Condenser, two GXL1200 Cardioid Condensers and one EPF15A Pop Filter. Shock mount and mic clips are included.

CAD GXL3000SSP Stereo Studio Pack Feature

• GXL3000 features a 1 inch gold vapor deposited diaphragm. Comes with a suspension shock mount. Requires standard 48V phantom power.

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Rode VideoMic Directional Video Condenser Microphone w/Mount Review

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Rode VideoMic Directional Video Condenser Microphone w/Mount Overview

The RODE VideoMic is a professional grade shotgun microphone. Based on the latest Film industry technology, the VideoMic is designed specifically for use with high quality digital video cameras. The microphone exhibits low noise and an unusually wide bandwidth for its size. It is ultra lightweight, yet rugged due to it's ABS construction. The VideoMic is powered by a standard 9 V battery and offers a low battery LED status indicator and a switchable high pass filter to reduce unwanted low frequency rumble. The VideoMic attaches to any camcorder that has the standard camera-shoe fitting and utilizes a stereo mini jack for audio output. RODE VideoMic Shotgun Microphone Features Broadcast and studio sound quality Rugged reinforced ABS construction Two step high-pass filter - flat or 80 Hz Intergrated shock mount 9 V battery operation Condenser transducer Low noise circuitry Low handling noise Includes windscreen Integrated camera-shoe mount

Rode VideoMic Directional Video Condenser Microphone w/Mount Specifications

The RØDE VideoMic is a professional grade shotgun microphone. Based on the latest 'Film industry' technology, the VideoMic is designed specifically for use with high quality Digital Video Cameras.

Designed specifically for use with high quality Digital Video Cameras. Click to enlarge.

Attaches to most camcorders and utilizes stereo mini jack audio output.

View frequency response and polar pattern. Click to enlarge.

Enjoy studio recording quality with pro features like integrated shockmounting, a two-step high-pass filter (flat or 80Hz), and a three-stap pad (0, -10, -20dB).

The microphone exhibits low noise and an unusually wide bandwidth for its size. It is ultra lightweight, yet rugged due to its ABS construction. The VideoMic is powered by a standard 9V battery and offers a Low Battery LED status indicator.

Integrated shock-mounting and the switchable high-pass filter reduce unwanted low frequency rumble, and a windshield is also included.

The VideoMic attaches to any Camcorder that has the standard camera-shoe fitting and utilizes a stereo mini jack for audio output.

VideoMic Specs

• Power: 9V battery powered (battery sold separately)
  
• Acoustic Principle: Line gradient
• Directional Pattern: Super Cardioid
• Frequency range: 40Hz-20kHz, selectable HPF @ 80Hz/12dB/octave
• Output impedance: 200 Ohms
• Signal noise ratio: 74 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
• Equivalent noise: 20 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
• Maximum SPL: 134dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KOhm load)
• Sensitivity: -38 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (15 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
• Weight: 176gm
• Dimensions: 65mmH x 250mmW x 102mmD

One Year Warranty
All RØDE products are warranted for one year from date of purchase (extendable through online registration).

What's in the Box
RØDE VideoMic and Shockmount, Windscreen

Rode VideoMic Directional Video Condenser Microphone w/Mount Feature

• Broadcast and studio sound quality condenser microphone with wind-shield
• Rugged reinforced ABS construction
• Two step high-pass filter - flat or 80 Hz; three step PAD - 0, -10, -20dB
• Integrated cold shoe mount, 1/4" and 3/8" thread
• 9 V battery operation

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M-Audio Pulsar II Small-Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone Review

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M-Audio Pulsar II Small-Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone Overview

The redesigned Pulsar II small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone takes M-Audios pencil condenser technology to an even higher level. Designed in the U.S.A. by veteran engineers and hand-assembled to exacting standards, this precision microphone exhibits quality comparable to that of vintage classics. New features like -10dB pad and 80Hz high-pass filter switches, higher SPL than the original and a redesigned solid-brass backplate deliver smooth, accurate sound in the studio and on stage. The Pulsar II has many applications, including drum overheads, acoustic guitar, piano, close-miking strings and woodwinds, room miking and mor

M-Audio Pulsar II Small-Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone Specifications

The redesigned Pulsar™ II small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone takes M-Audio’s pencil condenser technology to an even higher level. Designed in the U.S.A. by veteran engineers and hand-assembled to exacting standards, this precision microphone exhibits quality comparable to that of vintage classics. New features like -10dB pad and 80Hz high-pass filter switches, higher SPL than the original and a redesigned solid-brass backplate deliver smooth, accurate sound in the studio and on stage. The Pulsar II has many applications, including drum overheads, acoustic guitar, piano, close-miking strings and woodwinds, room miking and more.

M-Audio microphones deliver the same commitment to excellence that recording pros around the world have come to trust with our Studiophile reference monitors, Pro Tools-compatible audio interfaces and more. M-Audio microphones bring new tonal options to the sonic palette of even the most sophisticated mic lockers. Models like the M-Audio Sputnik are turning the heads of top audio engineers and press—including winning Pro Audio Review’s Reviewer’s Pick and Electronic Musician’s prestigious Editors’ Choice Award. If you’re serious about your sound right from the beginning of your recording chain, then you owe it to yourself to give M-Audio microphones a listen.

Singles or Matched Sets
The Pulsar II is available individually or as a matched set with only ±1dB tolerance from the excellent published frequency response curves—which extend from 20Hz to 20kHz. This makes the Pulsar II mics ideal for stereo room miking, stereo overheads and similar applications where balance and imaging is key.

Pulsar II—The New Classic
Designed in the U.S.A. by veteran engineers and hand-assembled to exacting standards, these precision instruments exhibit quality that is regularly compared to that of vintage classics. In fact, many top Los Angeles session engineers have likened the Pulsar II to the Neumann KM84—and its replacement KM184—only with more open top end similar to Schoeps.

Flexible New Features
The Pulsar II can adapt to many recording and live situations. The 12dB/octave high-pass filter reduces low-frequency rumble and the potential for overloading mic preamps with low-frequency signals. The Pulsar II also handles higher SPLs—an overall 2dB boost thanks to a new thermal diaphragm treatment, plus a new 10dB switchable attenuation pad.

Specifications

• diaphragm:¾" diameter, 6-micron Mylar
• backplate: solid brass
• electronics: Class-A FET (transformerless)
• frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
• sensitivity: -37dB @ 1kHz, 0dB=1V/Pa (13.8 mV/Pa)
• max SPL: 134dB at 0.5% THD, 144dB with 10dB pad
• equivalent noise: 16dBA
• pattern: cardiod

M-Audio Pulsar II Small-Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone Feature

• full-size, professional-grade controllers^all hardware controls are pre-mapped to corresponding software functions in Torq^cue, beat-match and mix digital audio files (including MP3, AIFF, WAV, WMA, Apple Lossless and AAC)^Mac and PC compatible^organizes digital audio files (including iTunes library) into an easily searchable database
• 10dB pad and 80Hz high-pass filter switches
• Full-size, professional-grade controllers
• Beat-match and mix digital audio files (including MP3, AIFF, WAV, WMA, Apple Lossless and AAC)

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NEW Dual Head STEREO MICROPHONE STAND w. CLIPS STUDIO Review

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NEW Dual Head STEREO MICROPHONE STAND w. CLIPS STUDIO Overview

BRAND NEW - Studio grade - Dual Head Stereo Microphone STAND!

Capture true stereo sound from any source.
Stand ajusts from 37" inches up to 61" inches. from fllor to mic clips.

Includes 2 - TWO - Microphone CLIPS.

Threads for the mic clips are designed with Two sizes, one size fits typical standard microphone clips, the other smaller size is designed for studio microphone clips.

Great deal!

NEW Dual Head STEREO MICROPHONE STAND w. CLIPS STUDIO Feature

• Up for auction is this BRAND NEW - Studio grade - Dual Head Stereo Microphone STAND
• Capture true stereo sound from any source.
• Stand ajusts from 37" inches up to 61" inches. from fllor to mic clips
• Includes 2 - TWO - Microphone CLIPS.

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