i found this mic a while back and i love it. my band teacher was surprised when i told him i have a mic just as good as his treasured 58, if not better. he tested my xm8500 and he was floored. i love it.
@Podcastage
8 жыл бұрын
+Ashton Scott Haha. Oh yeah. The performance is super close and for 1/5th the cost, you can't complain. It's a great piece of gear.
@ashtonscott412
8 жыл бұрын
+Podcastage i like it for it's low end. it makes everything sound SUPER thick and heavy
@CybertroninfiniteOfficial
4 жыл бұрын
hell yea, the SM58 has a run for its money XD
@iSupportmediagroup
4 жыл бұрын
Is it wireless also
@CybertroninfiniteOfficial
4 жыл бұрын
@@iSupportmediagroup no lmao, good mics are never wireless
@kenteroeth
7 жыл бұрын
I've seen a bunch of your reviews and you're the best.
@Podcastage
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@AsherAmir2002
2 жыл бұрын
@@Podcastage hello my xlr to usb cable is working perfectly with Bm 800 but the audio level of the cable with behringer ba85a on 100 audio level is so low and I have to be so close for the ba85a sound to be heard Is there a problem in the cable ?
@Vertshark
5 жыл бұрын
Would love to see you revisit this mic connected to an actual audio interface as compared to the XLR to USB or 3.5mm cable
@danmagoo
5 жыл бұрын
Still a really good microphone, even with the price up close to $30. I offered to help a co-worker get set up with an inexpensive and simple mic for recording training videos, and she is NOT a tech or audio nut like me. (Also, I was motivated to make it sound good because otherwise it would be my job to clean the audio up, since no one else on the team knows how.) After much experimenting, I ended up recommending a Behringer XM8500 (added a foam windscreen), with an XLR to 3.5mm cable into a USB soundcard. And although I would not use any of those 3 things myself these days, it all works damn good for her and it's just plug-and-play. Do not underestimate this microphone.
@danmagoo
4 жыл бұрын
To update this, I ended up recommending she spend anothr $30 use that mic with a Behringer U-Phoria UM2 interface. The USB soundcard worked OK for a while but then went flaky just as I should have remembered from earlier experiments years ago. No regrets about the mic recommendation though.
@Estellemarie_
7 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to get mine. How I wish it comes with an xlr cable.
@Rey7430
7 жыл бұрын
your tests are very relatable man..I'm subscribing..
@bruhpitty
4 жыл бұрын
What doest relatable meab
@fnswrestling
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks to your recommendation, I recorded about 20 episodes of my podcast using this mic (and the Behriger UCM22). I've since upgraded, but now my son (and co-host) uses it every week. As a guy who knew NOTHING about mics and sound less than a year ago, I can't tell you how valuable your videos have been. I am now obsessed with mics and budget audio in general, and yourself, Bronson and Bark (the Holy Trinity IMO) have provided me with countless hours of information and entertainment as I grow my new favourite hobby: podcasting with my son. This new hobby has honestly made this pandemic and extended time at home somewhat bearable, and honestly, without your help, I would never have done it - seriously. I can never thank you enough for the world you have opened my eyes to. You have literally changed my life (for the better, I think)! Here's to many more Tuesdays of celebrating your latest video!
@aakashpai5185
3 жыл бұрын
Hey man can you tell me what mic arm you used and what windscreen and xlr cable you used for this mic? Thank You!
@fnswrestling
3 жыл бұрын
@@aakashpai5185 Sure! It was the boom arm and that came with my Neewer NW7000, and just a cheap windscreen I had lying around (could very well have been my Neewer one as well) - no pop filter. Mic aimed at the corner of my mouth, about four inches away. My son still uses the XM8500 to this day! Hope this helps!
@aakashpai5185
3 жыл бұрын
@@fnswrestling thank you!
@fnswrestling
3 жыл бұрын
@@aakashpai5185 My pleasure! Honestly thrilled that someone asked!
@Abreimann
7 жыл бұрын
I hope all gear demos be like this.. Thank you sir!
@photorooster8865
5 жыл бұрын
I was able to purchase 5 of these for live performances for the price of one SM58, plus if one happens to get busted lost or stolen it's only $20 to replace. Most of the gear sites have stellar reviews too. For studio recording I think it would be better to climb up the audio food chain a bit but these are plenty good for live shows.
@jasonbodden8816
13 күн бұрын
I actually prefer the XM8500 to the SM58. Funny he said he found the 8500 was muddier as that's not my experience. For me the XM8500 is a little less muddy and I like the boost in the mid frequencies.
@chrif3398
5 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate these videos. You've probably saved me an insane amount of money
@Vertshark
7 жыл бұрын
So you're telling me no sticker??? I refuse to buy ANY microphone without a sticker.
@fullnelsontecmo
5 жыл бұрын
My hero
@AKPhalaris
4 жыл бұрын
If I'm going to spend $23 on a mic, I better get a sticker.
@TheCowardlyPaladin
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this review. I've been looking for a really cheap mic to record some school projects with, and this seems like a perfect fit. :D
@luoyisishimisi470
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid. I agree that the Behringer was louder than the Shure. I could really hear this with the electric guitar demo. It's a nice mic.
@andreyboyko752
2 жыл бұрын
he is so young here, 80's were crazy........................
@bradleybiederer8796
5 жыл бұрын
I wish you did this mic test with an XLR interface like your 2i2.
@soulcat1987
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review Bandrew! Big ol' thumbs up! Just ordered this mic for some voice over work and will be running it through a Mackie Onyx Blackjack interface. Cheers!
@davidtraylor3062
4 жыл бұрын
Came here right after watching your most recent review of the Amazon $20 mic. ... the room has changed over the years! :)
@ba6730
5 жыл бұрын
Glad I decide to order this as my at2020 is to sensitive in my new recording environment.
@acidstorm001
6 жыл бұрын
Seems like the XM8500 really thrashed the Shure SM58 with the electric guitar. The bottom end just died on the Shure, along with some volume. I recently had to use the XM8500 to mic electric guitar, and drums, I was pretty shocked that it worked out with a 20 dollar mic. This is what prompted me to find out more about this mic. I'd of rather used a proper kick drum mic, but the band showed up without mics, other than vocal and harmonica mics. In a pinch it saved the night.
@kirfuss
4 жыл бұрын
the background sound cancellation is really good on this mike
@smoogles.5534
6 жыл бұрын
So i literally type in every microphone I find on amazon to see if you've done it and you have, you're a god. lol
@stephenpeterson7746
8 жыл бұрын
pretty good for 20 dollars
@diwattos
4 жыл бұрын
16
@TheShmrsh
4 жыл бұрын
@@diwattos 10
@johnmyyy4230
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheShmrsh tf where
@TheShmrsh
4 жыл бұрын
@@johnmyyy4230 at local consumer's website where you can sell/buy new/used stuff. I bet you have such websites at place where you live
@frizzer-3674
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheShmrsh no, I don't
@klpamei4663
6 жыл бұрын
🙏🙏 Please do a video, comparing the bm8000 and the Behringer XM8500.
@offacliff8355
6 жыл бұрын
Nice review and even better to see the figure 8 vynil standing behind you from the always missed master E.Smith...😍😍😍
@fixedfocusmediaofficial
2 жыл бұрын
One things for sure. The SM58 is SIGNIFICANTLY more durable than the XM8500 and has an internal shockmount unlike the XM8500. I took both apart and although the Behringer looks and feels nice on the outside, the cheapness definitely shows on the inside. I recommend being pretty gentle with the XM8500. For $20.00 though it is excellent but there is a reason the SM58 costs more. The SM58 is a better and much more durable microphone. When it comes to sound they are both good but the comparison ends there. I like both but prefer my SM58.
@jameshanson9498
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Bandrew: Do you recommend to buy a Fethead for this mic, working with an UMC22 interface? Because it's my current setup. Use intention: Podcast or speech video in untreated regular bedroom.
@nobully_osu
6 жыл бұрын
your videos are very helpful in deciding which mic to get, thanks!
@QuickQuips
6 жыл бұрын
Ran this side by side for a concert against an SM58. Outside of sounding a bit darker, it really holds its own. I'd get it over the Aliexpress/Neewer Electret microphones, if I didn't already have a D5.
@igormihajlovicbucin9753
5 жыл бұрын
Like the Red Fang TShirt!
@K3zz21
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like the $80 price difference doesn't even make the SM58 worth it considering how subtle the differences are.
@sirnigelcogs
8 жыл бұрын
Another fun video. And those are some decent sounds for a rather inexpensive microphone.
@Podcastage
8 жыл бұрын
+Sir Nigel Cogs Gaming Yeah...that's the problem I'm having. All these videos are getting boring. It's just "decent mic"..."decent mic"..."decent mic"... Ugh! I long for the days of coming across a complete pile of crap.
@sirnigelcogs
8 жыл бұрын
Podcastage You could always plug in a pair of earbuds and talk through that. Not through any included microphone, but through the earbuds themselves.
@Podcastage
8 жыл бұрын
Sir Nigel Cogs Gaming Talking about that. I had a buddy who runs a studio. He got an old speaker, and used it as a kick drum mic. I don't remember how it sounded, but super cool idea.
@sirnigelcogs
8 жыл бұрын
Podcastage Heck, why not. If it works, it works. I know a guy that recorded a vocal track with a kick drum mic and I know some people like to use an EV RE320 in kick drum mode for voice-overs and spoken word.
@mka917
Жыл бұрын
Behringer makes low cost high quality products for upstart musicians , so the Behringer " Haters " hate why ? Utterly ridiculous . The XM 8500, Virtualizer 3D Pro & Composer can hold their own with any out there, yep ANY . THANK YOU BEHRINGER
@Podcastage
Жыл бұрын
People may have good reasons to dislike Behringer. But they have helped to democratize access to recording, and that's fantastic.
@mka917
Жыл бұрын
@Podcastage The only people , now that corporations have " people" classification , thx Dub Dub , is gear manufacturers who've been " breaking it off " in musicians butts since Les & Leo bent us over in the 50s. So what if the Chinese are ripping off DBX , TASCAM , et al ? They've been ripping me off for decades.
@phantomtearsca
8 жыл бұрын
I think my dad owns 3 of them! He said he got all 3 for $100 total, and he messed around with an Alesis mixer's EQ and made them sound the same to the SM58.
@Podcastage
8 жыл бұрын
+L.A. They are a good deal.
@NaaimSiddiqi
6 жыл бұрын
Would you consider re-reviewing some of the mics you tested a long time ago like this one, under the more current conditions?
@rivius5491
6 жыл бұрын
Doesn't sound bad at all. Good for Podcasts, for sure.
@robertomguimaraes
2 жыл бұрын
Legendary budget mic!
@sinn4597
4 жыл бұрын
i already decided on a mic to buy, but i only come here to hear u play the guitar! ROCK ON \m/
@proffesorsyntax401
4 жыл бұрын
You should do a comparison of this and at2020
@Tassaczek
3 жыл бұрын
Is it only me or there is a lot of these "poping" sounds from letters P B etc? Should we use it with a pop filter?
@blattspot4856
8 жыл бұрын
thanks, that helps me very much, to get an buy-opinion of it.
@IceGene
8 жыл бұрын
oh hey, suggestion: For related mics, why not leave a card that links to that video? for example, you mentioned the pdmic58 which was done a short while back. we may want to refresh our memory on that interview. more views for you too ;) hehe
@Podcastage
8 жыл бұрын
+LouisM Good Idea. I think that is just me being lazy, but I will go ahead and start doing that.
@IceGene
8 жыл бұрын
+Podcastage yeahh it's a fair bit of extra work. especially if you have poor attention retention like me haha but it helps add to the audience experience
@jonathanrobins1801
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man. Only review to test how it sounds at different distances! Not buying now. 10/10
@adelineinactivity
4 жыл бұрын
for longer distances you should probably get a shotgun mic
@CreasyTLT
3 жыл бұрын
thanks the review, bought it and happy with it
@walkingthewaypodcast
4 жыл бұрын
Ahhh a baby Bandrew! How the room has changed!
@redderscreepers210
4 жыл бұрын
Love the review man. Let's say I only have the budget for either Samson q2u or Behringer XM8500 + Behringer UM2, which route should I go?
@MacBikes
4 жыл бұрын
Which one did you get? Im currently torn between these two.
@TheReviewDesk
2 жыл бұрын
Gonna buy this through your referral link, you're doing god's work!
@alphanumeric1529
5 жыл бұрын
You definitely need a good storage/transport box. A major plus for very many users. Maybe not for podcasters.
@klpamei4663
6 жыл бұрын
Hey there, can you please help me out 🙏🙏I really want to know which microphone would you prefer for vocal recordings, Bm 800 or Xm8500?
@AsherAmir2002
2 жыл бұрын
I have bm800 but it picks surrounding sounds alot
@rjosef1983
7 жыл бұрын
Thx for the awesome review! How is this mic in comparison to the Samson q2u for singing?
@RGSTR
5 жыл бұрын
What a GREAT review!! Thank you a lot :)
@scoobdoob
8 жыл бұрын
When testing the Electric guitar, the Shuresm58 sounded like it has little treble and the Xm8500 sounded more crisp and clear. Other than that, they sound pretty similar.
@Podcastage
8 жыл бұрын
+MelonBadger The main thing I noticed with the XM8500, was more mids. The SM58 when placed next to the XM8500, sounds like it has scooped mids which makes it sound like a metal recording. Still outside of the electric guitar, the performance is pretty similar.
@scoobdoob
8 жыл бұрын
Podcastage true
@naufgg1902
8 жыл бұрын
+Podcastage is this USB?
@Podcastage
8 жыл бұрын
No. It is an XLR microphone.
@nmarmz
5 жыл бұрын
Wow the Sm58 sounded bad in front of the Vox..
@MrSolio
7 жыл бұрын
Can you please do a review on the behringer xm1800s!
@Misquito73185
8 жыл бұрын
As some one who has a $500 Sterling Audio condenser paperweight, I disagree with an included case is overkill.
@Podcastage
8 жыл бұрын
+Misquito73185 I agree that higher quality, and more fragile condenser microphones deserve a nice case. But, a $20 dynamic microphone that's built to emulate the SM58 (a TANK), doesn't really need a carrying case. But it can't do any harm. The Behringer condenser I got, I am happy that it came with a case.
@Misquito73185
8 жыл бұрын
20 bucks is 20 bucks. Thankfully it wasn't my $500 that was spent, but a generous friend who loses interests in things quickly.
@shivangsaxena6943
7 жыл бұрын
This sounds amazing, thanks for reviewing. I couldn't really tell in the video -- does this mic get loud enough to use without requiring any post boost?
@shivangsaxena6943
7 жыл бұрын
I mean, with the XLR to USB
@Podcastage
7 жыл бұрын
Won't be super loud.
@JulianDeLaSierra
2 жыл бұрын
I been watching reviews and i love the sound of this mic, the only thing i do not really like is that it does not have an On/Off swticher, so my question is, are there a next level of this same brand and quality mic, but with swithcher ? Thanks for your Awesome reviews !!
@aqilraden884
2 жыл бұрын
audio technica atr 1300x?
@voicekallo1249
5 күн бұрын
I would like to know. Is there advantage to have switcher on microphone when connecting to dac but not using? Tonor k1 has, some are saing a little nouse from devices with that microphone.
@jenan9016
4 жыл бұрын
I love your reviews and recently picked up this mic and plugged it into my PC with XLR to USB cable. But all my friends on Discord says that I'm extremely quiet. I tried all USB ports on my PC and already raised my output level on DC to max. Anything else I could do? Thanks!
@redswingline23
5 жыл бұрын
Bandrew, you rock, dude! Any discernable difference between this and the xm1800s?
@carlosgb1554
7 жыл бұрын
What cheap support would you recommend to pair with this to avoiding picking a mechanical keyboard sound? For voice chat purposes, every other option I found is either not cardioid, is a condenser mic with the need of phantom power, or uses USB which is bugged in Windows 8 or 10 with horrible amplification (I already tried and the amp bug is real). I assume for voice chat quality the XLR to 3.5mm cable would suffice, no need to spend extra on better quality pre-amp USB interface, right? THANK YOU so much for your reviews. Really awesome job with soooo many videos. Hats off to you.
@forzxken4364
6 жыл бұрын
Hi this is my first time ever buying a mic and im wondering do you just plug the xlr to usb right into your computer? And i know you kinda talk about it in the video but im not sure
@slimon396
4 жыл бұрын
Because the mic is only 20-30 just pick up a cheap interface
@soly8354
6 жыл бұрын
Great Review, very informative. Thanks a tons !
@waimeaguyz9074
2 жыл бұрын
Muddiness is can be reduced with an eq. Use this mic for amateurs, donation gigs .
@bgardinal
8 жыл бұрын
Cool Red Fang shirt!!
@Old_SnakeTwitch
5 жыл бұрын
wait, why arent you just using normal xlr into an actual pre-amp?
@dalessandromangueira
4 жыл бұрын
You help me on my choice! THANK YOU!!!
@TheUltimateBlooper
4 жыл бұрын
£12.70 (about $16.70 US) on Amazon UK right now. Mad value!
@camelCased
5 жыл бұрын
Now you have a new pop test - "polar pattern polar pattern polar pattern polar pattern ..." :D
@thomaslockhart9770
Жыл бұрын
Hey man, Great Video. Just wondering if it came with a cable or if I would need to by it seperately. If it didn't, can you recommend any XLR to 3.5mm? Cheers.
@radiozelaza
4 жыл бұрын
YT just recommended this aeons-old video to me... I feel trapped in a time loop
@lewisedwards37
8 жыл бұрын
Hey, I'm just looking at getting a mic for chatting with friends when gaming. I don't want a headset (I've got nice headphones that I'd feel bad sitting there), just some nice audio quality. Antlion Mod-mics are a bit expensive here in the UK, so I was looking at something like this... Would you say this and an XLR to USB (and a stand of course) would be better than say a BR-700/800 and a phantom power supply? This would be £35 (inc stand) where the BR700/800 would be £40. Any advice would be awesome. Also, keep doing what your doing, your vids a great. Thanks.
@Podcastage
8 жыл бұрын
+Lewis Edwards I think this would be easiest and most consistent results.
@thalunnieirsvaror6991
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@GuitarMastr3000LP
8 жыл бұрын
Seriously, this Sounds Even better than the SM58. It has more presence and more gain. BTW nice Filter or is it a light?
@Podcastage
8 жыл бұрын
This is just the lighting of the room.
@protheon
3 жыл бұрын
I think this is the best setup XM8500 and USB XLR cable, because its very cheap and you wouldn't be able to hear that MECHANICAL KEYBORD WITH BLUE SWITCHES
@davamig
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing... Shure SM58 surely is better, but this is quite like the 58, I have no pain to give it to unexperienced people, ‘cause it costs a fraction of that... trying it I was astonished for the high output, but I can’t find any independent scientific test on it...
@mmmm_cookie_lord
3 жыл бұрын
So you want to tell me I can buy 5 xm800s for the price of sm58? I'm taking the entire stock!!! I actually own one and can tell that it's really good even not considering the price. Just hook it up to a normal audio interface such as behringer umc22 or something better from steinberg or focusrite and it will sound very good
@Quocamole
8 жыл бұрын
What exactly do you do with all of your headsets and mics? Maybe you can do a giveaway one day!
@Podcastage
8 жыл бұрын
+Quocamole1206 I keep them to answer future questions about the microphones as well as future videos I do comparing items. Also, I buy every single microphone with my own money, so I can't afford to give them away. Maybe one day though.
@VengeanceLN
8 жыл бұрын
+Podcastage Lol i think you should keep them, as mementos at least for when you get bigger you can look at your mics and remember where you started from.
@augustas8301
6 жыл бұрын
4:08 what mic did you say is cheaper???
@irrelevant1958
5 жыл бұрын
Pyle PDmic
@atomicboy1945
4 жыл бұрын
How would you know the original and class A replica BEHRINGER XM8500? How true that class A comes with the black printed carton box the original comes with a white carton box?
@hanaciel
4 жыл бұрын
Glad I found this!
@b3aronyt
7 жыл бұрын
Wow that Behringer sounded really good for just $20.
@McSynth
7 жыл бұрын
Excellent review !.
@alex-plays8407
4 жыл бұрын
Astonishing... $20... Not even going to ask how. Great channel BTW.
@OmahaYessa
5 жыл бұрын
Can I plug this mic into a um22 with a XLR to XLR, or a XLR to 3.5mm and just not use the phantom power?
@suryadeepguha3162
5 жыл бұрын
Yes.. You can ✔️
@kezziekz
4 жыл бұрын
this mic will be an interesting purchase next month for me :3 i'm so curious for it :3 sounds so good
@OriginalOrigins
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah just bought it yesterday
@MrBultman
4 жыл бұрын
@@OriginalOrigins how is it in 2020??
@OriginalOrigins
4 жыл бұрын
@@MrBultman worth the purchase
@verloren5871
3 жыл бұрын
I bought this microphon and it has a lot of noise, but in this video sound is very clear... WHY?
@kosmasfil
7 жыл бұрын
It would be useful to play the same riffs for both mikes.
@GrizzlyGopherTV
8 жыл бұрын
How would this compare to the AT2005USB, IF the USB function were not a factor? I just bought the at2005, but decided shortly after to buy the umc202hd interface, and no longer require the usb function. Considering an exchange for this one.
@antoineinniss5586
5 жыл бұрын
Hey bandrew.....you didn't make mention of the mic's ability to handle plosives....and do you think a pop filter should be used with this xm8500?.......finally, what brand is that scissors arm you use, to do mic tests....thanks
@blanked6058
5 жыл бұрын
What setup would u recommend xlr to 3.5 or xlr to usb thanks.
@yotam6x7
5 жыл бұрын
Usb audio interface. You can get away with a cheap Behringer like the UM2
@eric9795
5 жыл бұрын
i have this same mic and using xlr to usb as well but my voice is very quiet when using the mic. is there anything to do to fix this?
@0ne0fmany
4 жыл бұрын
external audio I/O device. I love my Alesis IO2
@richardwype7622
2 жыл бұрын
Nice review
@JediGamers
8 жыл бұрын
I couldn't hear the keyboard
@soly8354
6 жыл бұрын
Yea which is pretty cool if you record/stream because my blue switches are killing my vids !
@mrwafflesplays
6 жыл бұрын
Jedi Gamers that’s a good thing :D
@c-dawg2145
4 жыл бұрын
@@soly8354 Same. I just had to get blues lol...
@AnselmeCipher
3 жыл бұрын
Hi ! what is your microphone boom arm ? (sorry for the faults, im french 🙃)
@johnoestreich4193
7 жыл бұрын
Very professional vid nice editing too. Do you happen to know the numeric impedance of the BehringerXM8500 PLS.?
@Podcastage
7 жыл бұрын
quick google search says 150-ohms.
@entaoficamosassim
7 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking of buying this mic to record some guitar and vocals without having to buy an usb interface and going the condenser+phantom power way, which is supposed to be better, but I just can't afford it for now. I already have a usb soundcard (xonar U3) so basically any dynamic mic with an xlr to 3.5mm cable should make the setup work. I currently use a samson go mic which is an usb mic and it's pretty much a pain to record with since it's only aimed at being a portable voicechat/voiceover mic and isn't suited for singing. So my question is, is the XM8500 the better dynamic mic budget option or is there something which might even be slightly more expensive that will be even better? Or on the other hand should I forget the cheap setup and maybe even go for a good usb mic that is fine for singing? The point is to avoid spending 100 bucks on a focusrite interface plus the mic, boom arm, pop filter, cable, etc. Thanks man! You help allot of guys like me with these videos!
@Podcastage
7 жыл бұрын
This should work fine for your applications if you like the sound in this review.
@JeansUA
6 жыл бұрын
How does this mic compares to Audio-Technica ATR1500? I've watched your review, but it seems like ATR1500 is better shielded from plosives
@aluchardtheunluckyvampire2545
5 жыл бұрын
He forgot to mention that it aced the keyboard test
@loib
4 жыл бұрын
im pretty sure it wasnt mechanical, it sounded like a membrane one
@nintaro101
5 жыл бұрын
Helpful. Thanks a lot.
@arthurtfm
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thank you, very helpful! I'm getting a lot of background noise on my recordings with the XM8500... Any advice? I'm new to this :-)
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