Behringer FBQ 1502

Advantages: Price, Performance, Finish, Stupendous Value
Disadvantages: Not an SM58, maybe a bit “bright” for some

...Personally, I find that most of the time there isn’t a great deal to say about microphones, however I thought it was worth reviewing these Behringers. The so called industry standard seems to be the SHURE SM58 and as I use both types, I’ll do a bit of comparison between the two. The Behringer model looks very similar in size/shape/weight but is finished in darker shades of grey, and looks/feels physically to be every bit as well made and rugged as the Shure, and both use the standard balanced XLR connector, and both are omni-directional – meaning they only pick up what you point ‘em at ! From the blurb on the box, the Behringer apparently has the same dynamic frequency response as the SM58, from 50hz – 15Khz. The Behringer also has a breath and pop filter to minimize unwanted sounds. I am not sure... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap, Professional, Easy to use
Disadvantages: None

...Behringer has gained a deserved reputation amongst musicians on a budget for its ability to produce high-quality, low-price equipment that will rival the quality of the likes of brands such as Korg, whilst still letting you keep a roof over your head. The Xenyx 2442FX proves just that. At around £199.99 RRP, the model retails at half the price of it competitors. Yet it pains me that people still buy from companies such as Korg, Boss, and Casio - all that they are doing is buying the brand name. Behringer know that musicians often aren't made of money, which i find refreshing, and means that Behringer are amongst the brands i can trust. What Does the Xenyx 2442FX Do? The Xenyx is a 24-Input powered mixer that has 10 Phantom Power Microphone Preamps; several channel inputs for 1/4 inch jacks or phantom inputs; a state... Read review

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Advantages: very cheap
Disadvantages: feels cheap

...installation and setup was confusing and it took me a while to get it working properly. it is necessary to download software from the behringer website in order for the device to function fully. this surprised me as most stuff is shipped with a CD. it feels a bit plastic and cheaply built compared with other motorised mixers. the motors are pretty quiet and really fast. they are not as smooth as the more expensive motorised mixers but with the next cheapest thing being about £500 im not surprised. i have been using one of these for about 6 months, and with the BCFview.exe application from the behringer website it is extremely valuable. having a hands-on control for mixing a track makes a massive difference for me.... Read review

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