Behringer XM1800s 3 mic pack

[Phil]

I decided i needed some cheap mics for doing a bootleg recording of the gig tomorrow so I went out and bought the pack of 3 behringers for £20 just to get a rough recording done.

So I got home and tried them out and and i was really impressed by the sound of them. I didn't even need to really touch the eq much to get a good sound. It had a nice bass mid and high to it, a good full range sound.

The only bad point is the handling noise but then again its not that bad. But i'm not planing on holding it during performances. It will just be stuck on a stand.

I have tried it for both vocals and on acoustic guitar and it sounds good on both.

spec

type: dynamic
Freq. Responce: 80Hz - 15kHz
Pick up pattern: super cardioid
Impedance: 600 ohm
Sensitivity: -52 dBV, 2.5 mV/Pa

Dedicated vocal and instrument mic

Probably one of the cheapest passable mics to use. Not too good for handling though. Mind if when I get the money I am getting a sennhiser


Has anyone else ever tried these mics?? what would you say about them

[shepz]

I guess it's a starting point... I personally wouldn't touch them! (excuse the pun)

[Dan]

These mics also suffer overload easily - give it to a powerful singer and you will discover! I understand what it is like trying to build up an equipment base on a limited budget, but save your pennies for something a little better - even the "good old" SM58..

Good luck with your show.

Dan

[Phil]

They worked fine outdoors picking up the band. I only really intended to use them for my MD to do a recording. I would only use them as a backup for the main sound of a gig. I was just really surprised by the sound.

I had one mic infront of the vocals monitor (because behind the speakers you couldnt hear anything from FoH) pointing inbetween kbd and lead guitar amps, and one mic about 2/3ft away from the drum kit ( side with hi-hat) resting on some foam on a paving slab (no one could get to where the mic was) and it was perfect sound.