Behringer SB 78A

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Condenser Microphone

Polar pattern: Cardioid
Especially suitable for speech and acoustic guitars
Very wide frequency response
Integrated wind and pop noise filter
Frequency range: 50 - 16,000 Hz
Impedance: 200 ohms
Max SPL: 136 dB
Sensitivity: -48 ± 3dB / Pa
Weight: 240 g
Includes microphone stand adapter and case
Developed and constructed in Germany

Note: requires 48 V phantom power.

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available since December 2019

Item number 475671

sales unit 1 piece(s)

On/Off Switch No

Polar Pattern Cardioid

Color Blue

Lo Cut No

Pad No

Diameter 50 mm

Length 165 mm

Weight 240 g

Frequency range from 50 Hz

Frequency range to 16 kHz

Microphone Mount 1

Bag 1

44 €

Including VAT; Excluding 5,90 € shipping

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A decent low-cost stage capacitor mic

WonkyWabbit 17.04.2020

This is a stage capacitor microphone, so should provide a nice detailed sound with an extended high-end compared to the majority of dynamic mics. And whilst not particularly standing out in any way, this is a decent mic with a good, almost flat, frequency response that I measured extending right up to 20kHz with almost no drop off (a lot higher than Behringer's quoted 16kHz. It does get rather bassy on a male voice when used up against the mouth, so the use of the built-in high pass filter is recommended here.

Apart from that slight bass boost, enhanced further by some proximity effect, the frequency response is almost flat, so it's not a mic with its own character, or for helping a weaker voice cut through a busy FOH mix. But it does give a very natural sound, faithful to the original voice. Sibilance wasn't an issue for me and plosive control was fairly standard for a stage mic, noticeable but not excessive.

Being a capacitor mic, it does require 48v phantom power, but as a result, gives an output that's around 10dB hotter than an SM58, which can help if the mic isn't being used from a very close distance.

Handling noise is good, and feedback resistance is roughly on a par with an SM58.

Despite the Behringer copycat naming style for their mics, it's not really a clone of a Shure Beta 87C, but a very decent mic in its own right. The smooth, flat response won't be suitable for all voices or applications, but for the quieter stile of performance, singer/songwriter gigs, backing vocals or even as a podium mic, it could be ideal. And it doesn't cost a lot so you can afford to experiment.

Probably the best of the bunch of recent Behringer issue of stage mics.

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Probably one of the best cheap microphones on the market!

Glenn. 28.08.2021

I use this microphone for small demo recordings and to talk to buddies on Discord and I gotta say compared to the Blue Yeti (which I previously owned) it is fantastic. It picks up no background noise even in a completely untreated room. All in all I'm very satisfied with my small investment and I strongly recommend this microphone!

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It's not my dog 09.02.2021

I've had this microphone a while now (months) it been sat on the shelf for a while I got it as a back up to my Shure SM87 condenser, which was my preferred mic, but Not no more? this Behringer SB 78A blows my Shure SM87 out the water for vocal sound, Clarity absurdly price, it's a no brainer. I've got a few Sennheisers and descent wireless setup. But this Behringer is a little diamond, if your looking purchase a stage handheld microphone save your self some money and time searching youtube reviews, I've done it for you !
have a great day
Cheers Bryan

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Recording vocals? Buy one!

Jim H 02.01.2020

Impressive. I waited for this mic for six weeks because it looked like it would be good, and I'm not disappointed. I've just recorded some vocals with it and they sound bright, spacious, punchy and full of life.

Well done Behringer. I can't think of anyone who wouldn't find a use for this mic. If it's the only mic you can afford, go for it. If you want another mic for your collection, also go for it.

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