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Cheap but effective

Advantages: Rubber feet stopped sliding. adjustable angle, amazing setup
Disadvantages: Noisy

Now I am not much of a sound guy, but I was pretty impressed with this little microphone. I bought it from Wilkinsons last year as at the time, the laptop I was using didn't have a built-in microphone. As soon as I plugged it in, Windows recognised it a ...

NotMyToothbrush 14.01.2013 · Read full review
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Review of Trust GetTogether Design Microphone MC-1500

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Vox That Rox

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 ...

KneeDown 03.02.2003 · Read full review
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Review of Behringer XM8500

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Good for the money

Advantages: cheap, effective to a point. look good
Disadvantages: poor checking, feedback at lower levels than other stage mics

OK they are a copy of the industry standard sm58 (the most popular microphone in the world) the xm8500 (85 not 58 geddit?) in tests at the college where i work came out sounding similar - but not as crisp and realistic in the mid range. They also feedback ...

adamwolters 03.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Behringer XM8500

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Behringer XM8500 great value

Advantages: cheap, sturdy consruction
Disadvantages: none at the price point

...Contrary to populist opinion amongst many "experts" I always find Behringer products to be good value for money and generally perform well. The XM8500 is no exception to this. I am "forced" to write this review because I was unable to post a brief comme ...

cornishlad 08.06.2010 · Read full review
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Review of Behringer XM8500

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Good replacement for a SM58

Advantages: Good durability good pick up
Disadvantages: Top end feedback is apparent, low end pick up a bit suspect

I bought this microphone after four of my shure sm 58's broke during a show. The band did pay me a good price for the shures but I wanted something a little less expensive as it was a month of a good deal of heavier shows coming through. These microph ...

Albinorhino 12.02.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Behringer XM8500

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