Behringer XM8500 Mic Review / Test (vs. SM58, SM7b, U87 Ai)

Today I review one of the best deals in audio, the Behringer XM8500 which is a budget microphone that goes for $25. It’s certainly not the greatest sounding microphones but it functions, and it’s certainly not the worst. The proximity effect is exaggerated, the top end isn’t smooth and it suffers from handling noise and plosive issues, but it works. HQ Audio Of Review: Buy the Behringer XM8500 (Affiliate Link) Amazon: Sweetwater: Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link) Amazon: B&H Photo: Sweetwater: NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below. 00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:24 - Setup 00:43 - What’s in the Box 01:03 - Build Quality / Walkthrough 01:40 - Specifications 01:57 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation) 02:17 - Plosive Test 02:27 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 02:54 - Background Noise Test 03:17 - Untreated Room Test 03:32 - Shock Rejection Test 03:49 - Handling Noise Rejection 04:03 - Mic Resonance Tap Test 04:17 - Cup the Mic Test 04:39 - Intro to Comparison 05:09 - Behringer XM8500 Comparison 05:34 - Mackie EM89 Comparison 05:54 - Shure SM58 Comparison 06:22 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison 06:43 - Rode Podmic Comparison 07:08 - Audio Technica AT2040 Comparison 07:32 - Elgato Wave DX Comparison 07:55 - Lewitt MTP550DM Comparison 08:19 - Shure SM7b Comparison 08:51 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison 09:09 - Music Test 10:24 - Pros & Cons 11:25 - Overall Thoughts 14:04 - Recommendation 15:45 - Outro #BudgetMic #VocalMic #MicReview NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): If you purchase an item using an affiliate link, it provides me a small referral fee. As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below. Become a Patreon: Become a Member: Check Out This Stuff TOO: Website: Giveaways: Discord: Merch: Company Relationship Disclosure: Personal: My YouTube Setup: My Favorite XLR Mics: My Favorite USB Mics: