the t.bone BD 200

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Dynamic drum and wind instrument microphone

Suits also very well for guitars
Frequency range: 20-16000 Hz
Sensitivity: -54 dB
Impedance: 400 Ohm
Polar pattern: Supercardioid
Solid metal housing
Excellent price-performance ratio
Includes mount
Weight: 400 g

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Available since August 2000
Item number 143725
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Polar Pattern Cardioid

27 €

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Mic for drums and wind instruments

The affordable BD 200, from Thomann's in-house brand the t.bone, is designed for miking toms and snare drums – but also excels at capturing higher-frequency brass instruments like trumpets. Offering great value for money, the BD 200 is a budget-friendly option for those looking to record drum tracks or amplify instruments effectively in live settings. With its rugged metal housing, it's built to deliver dependable performance in both live and studio environments.

For accurate recordings

The BD 200 uses a dynamic transducer, which means it doesn't need phantom power (like condenser microphones do), which allows greater flexibility in a variety of setups. It covers a broad frequency range of 20Hz to 16kHz, with a noticeable presence boost beginning around 3kHz that adds clarity and definition to the sound. Beyond this point, several peaks in the frequency response contribute to the BD 200's distinct sonic character. The hypercardioid polar pattern captures sound from the front while effectively reducing noise from the sides and rear, which is particularly beneficial for use in small rooms where individual instruments are close together, and makes the BD 200 ideal for toms and snares. The BD 200 should be placed as close to the instrument as possible – if the distance exceeds one metre, there will be a frequency boost around 100Hz.

Affordable instrument pick-up

The MD 200 is designed for musicians seeking a budget-friendly solution for both recording and live performances. Drummers can easily mic multiple toms using this model, while its versatility also makes it a great choice for wind instruments and electric guitar amplifiers. Thanks to its rugged metal housing, the MD 200 is built for durability, ensuring reliable performance over the long term. This makes it especially well-suited for schools, music academies, and youth centres, where it will serve as a dependable and cost-effective solution for a wide range of applications.

About the t.bone

Since 1994, the t.bone has been one of Thomann's in-house brands, and its name can be found on devices such as headphones, wireless systems, in-ear equipment, and various microphones and matching accessories. "the t.bone" products are made exclusively by renowned companies who also manufacture products for other well-known brands. This provides a clear advantage: Brand-quality products at very reasonable prices. And word gets around: One in seven Thomann customers has already bought at least one product from the t.bone.

For demos and live performances

The budget-friendly MD 200 is a practical tool for bands and educational institutions alike. In rehearsal spaces, it's often used alongside other t.bone models to record rough takes of live songs, which can then be used as demo material. In music schools, these recordings allow students to review their performances, identify mistakes, and refine their technique independently. Youth centres can also support emerging talent by equipping local bands with an affordable way to take their first steps on stage. Measuring just 12cm in length, the BD 200 stays out of sight on stage, making it ideal for live performances, and can be securely positioned on a microphone stand using the clamp included for this very purpose.

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Good Mic For Wind Instruments And Low Vocals Too

Will_Prince_PL 26.05.2020

Nice mic, not expensive but sounds great. I bought it beucase I needed better mic for recording wind instruments, also it would be nice to have mic for kick drum and bass amp, and that one does it too. I recorded trombone with it, first time I recorded wind instrument ever, and it sound great. It happened to be great vocal mic too! My voice is low, I was trying to record some vocals for something and I used copy of SM58, it didn't sound good, maybe it was cheap copy, maybe 58s doesn't fit my voice. I sang thru BD 200 instead and it sounded great, never recorded my voice myself with quality that good. I didn't bother to put that mic on a stand, I held it with my hand and make some unnecesary hitting noises which can be heard on recording, but that's my fault, it's not supposed to be hand held. And it comes with great bracket too. It's metal, very solid and it also looks nice, I don't know how to describe it in English, you can see it on the photos.

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J. Bacelar 23.10.2019

It really surprise me the versatility of this mic. Strong steel housing, good enough sound quality for a medium dynamic membrane. Surprisingly good for tenor sax, some vocals. I use it for my all around case for sound checks and auxiliary jobs.

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Fantastic value!

Mike9617 25.03.2014

I bought this microphone thinking that it would be okay but not outstanding. It was very inexpensive and because of this I didn't expect much, I was wrong! Even though the bass drum I was using was very small,16 inches diameter, the microphone managed to capture plenty of low-end and attack.
The bass drum itself is a small jazz drum, it has no padding whatsoever and is double skinned without a hole. I thought this may be a problem as it is much easier to Mic a bass drum which is well damped and single skinned. In this case I wanted a rock type sound so I placed a padded coat over the front of the bass drum and placed the mic about 8 cm from this. It gave a lovely deep sound and I found it very suitable for this type of music.
If you are on a budget I strongly recommend this microphone!

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Best Budget Option for Toms!

wide eyes 16.10.2021

I bought some of these, along with a couple other budget/standard mic options, to experiment and perfect my home studio drum sound. These won, hands down, for toms. The mic's frequency response is perfect for toms, and I didn't have to do much processing in the mix to feel content. They are bigger than I expected, and can handle bass very well, so I've been using one on my bass cabinet as well.

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the t.bone BD 200

Dynamic drum and wind instrument microphone