Is this a good mic?

UncleBenji1977

UncleBenji1977

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Is a Behringer B-5 condenser mic decent. It says in the description that it has an interchangable capsule for both omnidirectional and cardoid. Any thoughts?
 
I would agree with Dave here. What would you want with a omni/cardiod cap condenser microphone?

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I third the comments on Behringer. But omni vs. cardioid pickup pattern choice is a good thing indeed.
 
UncleBenji1977:
"Is this a good mic?"

You might need to include in your question, what you want this mic for and what you are expecting from it.
I'm sure then you will be able to get more precise answers as to whether this B-5 can or can't achieve that task.
 
I think this mic is decent. It all depends on where you intend to mic it to and for what situation. If it works who cares it is $50 or $1000. The 2 capsules doesn't allow you to mic up in every situation. Therefore, if you need to have a more directional pickup, you have to invest in another mic still.
 
Dave_Fisk said:
i tend to not buy anything behringer.
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I have used Behringer mixers as well as compressors for studio activities with good results.

I have never tried their microphones, but when it comes to Behringer, you really get what you pay for. Their mixers aren't Mackie, but their not copmlete crap either.
 
I'd like to add a bit to this thread if I may. I'm involved in a number of different projects right now, and I find I need a mic for different areas. For instance...

-Spoken word recording for a weekly podcast.

-Boom mic work for indie films.

-Recording vocals and drums through an M-Audio Firewire Solo interface.

I've been considering the Oktava MK-012 for all these purposes, but I can only seem to find it in pairs and for around $300. I really only need one, and the Behringer B-5 seems to be an alternative. Is the sound quality between the two comparable or should I just hold out until I find a single Oktava for around $100?
 
yup, go to sound room. and no, they arent interchangable, id get the oktava because you cant the behringer for boom work. not too sure on the oktava for drums though, as an overhead, definitely yes, but you wont really be able to close mic some drums.

i dont like behringer, and the comment earlier about "who cares what it cost as long as it works"... that should really read "who cares what it cost as long as it works as well or almost as well as the expensive version."

you get what you pay for... except in the case of the oktava, which is a lot better than its price.
 
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