Maybe not 9/10 stars across the spectrum of microphones, but for the price...yeah, 9/10.

Came with shock mount and windscreen in a sturdy case. On-mic options are great for setting up according to environment and conditions.

Pie...or cake, depending. Easy as, anyway...

Well made and sturdy for me.

For the money...definitely worth it. Several times over...

N/A

Classy, smooth, sophisticated-looking in its shock mount. Only 9/10 because it's not black...

Pro-hobbyist

Whatevz

The sound of this mic is fantastic. I dropped it on a medium shag carpeted floor, and the gentle thud it made will be hard to reproduce in this price range. Seriously, comparing this mic to a MXL V57M (the only other studio mic I own), there is no comparison. The B2 comes through pure and clean, and the noise level? None. Zippo.

I like the features of the mic, the low-freq filter, the attenuator, and the 3 patterns available are nice. The shockmount is pretty much standard, but is a qaulity built mount. The case is very high quality, and when you transport a condenser mic, you need that. Glad to see that Behringer put the extra cost in a well built, sturdy, lightweight aluminum case, with sized foam lining.

I mean it's a mic, right. Easy to use though, the features are selectable from the outside, you can try different combos easily, without having to take a cover off, get out your headband mounted combo magnifying glass/spotlight to change patterns.

Mic is very well made, no loose parts or blems. It has not failed to perform to this point, but I am very careful with the handling of the mic. You just can't throw around condenser mics like they're rag dolls. Will probably last a lifetime, givn the proper care. And if you use it for vocals, get a pop filter or some kind of screen. Condensers do not like moisture. And don't spill beer on it, it won't like that either.

I looked around for a good quality studio mic, and read a lot of reviews. From what I read, Behringer is not the defacto studio mic that every recording engineer dreams of, but is one of those sleepers, that once it is tried is found to rank right there with the big guns. For the price (don't you hate that phrase? what the heck does it mean?), you may not find a better value. Oh, you can pay less, especially in the used market, but why do people sell used mics? That's what I thought, too.

Haven't had to use it, so that's a good start.

It is a nice looking mic, not small by any means, but has a healthy, sturdy look and feel. It looks impressive, even if it's not black. A little bit of a throw-back look to the old radio days.

Active Musician

I'm right handed, left brained (yeah, my brain left a long time ago)

If you know how to master... you dont need any other mic than the one you see here. Dont waste your money on high end mics if you dont know how to master. This mic leaves you with great raw results... no mastering... so if you can master it... nothing more than good condensing a little reverb and a few others than your good. I highley recomend this mic.

Active Musician

Hip Hop/ Rap/ Alternative Hip Hop

since 3 years i've been recording on DAW

I've played guitar for 22 years, and sang in bands for about 17 years.

rock and country

I jam and also play professionally -> 47 years playing drums, 27 playing keys.

Blues, rock, jazz

The sound quality is superb very close to a Nueman mic. I use this mic in my (DAW) Digital Audio Workstation home recording system. And I have always had faith in Behringers products and this is the best bang for the buck.

If you are looking for versatility then this mic definitely has what you are looking for. Whether it is for Acoustic Guitar,Vocal etc this is the mic for you.

I would say that most of Behringers products are made extremely well with German technology. Anything that Behringer makes is to me top quality for the price and you can't beat it. Behringer is definitely the Musicians Friend because they cater to musicians who don't have a lot in their budget for top quality equippment.

This is the "Best Bang For The Buck". You can spend thousands of dollars on Nuemans,Rodes etc and the list goes on. Or you can spend $150.00 and get a good quality mic for a awesome price.

The Behringer support believe it or not is the best on the planet. I have had problem with some other companies with support but not Behringer. You see I needed another shockmount for my B2 Pro because the cable snapped on the mount. And I called Behringer and told them and they were on the case right away. They sent me another shockmount free of charge and that included shipping too. Now you can't beat that for Fantabulous service. LOL...

The color of the B2 Pro is very indentical of the Nueman and Rodes etc.

Owner of (O.U.R. Productions) Home Recording.

Jazz,Latin Jazz,Pop,R&B,Reggae,Calypso Jazz,Rock,Soul,Funk,Blue Grass

I have used this mic to record male vocals and acoustic guitar so far and the sound is incredible. I own several Condensor Mics and this one so far takes the cake. Totally impressed with the sound, especially for the price.

You can't find a mic of this quality with the variety of features that are included.

I think I have finally found the mic to compliment the vocals I need to record and I did not have to spend a fortune to do so. Very impressed.

You won't find a better mic for under a grand!!!!!!!!

I own several Behringer products; from mixers to effects units, never had a problem with support. Thanks Behringer!!!!

I am definitely going to buy another one of these. This mic is outstanding.

Country, Hard Rock, and Blues

I've only used this mic for vocals (mostly hiphop and R&B) and it sounds pretty good. I mean, you get what you pay for, of course, but for as bad a name as Behringer gets from my fellow audio engineers, they do supply beginners with low beginning budgets with semi-decent sounding equipment. I recorded a whole album on this, and as a demo/mixtape quality recording, it came out pretty good.

Come on...for this price you get 3 polar paterns, a pad and bass rolloff, the shock mount, and the durable case. That's a good deal...great features.

Like the man above said...it's a mic...plug it in and use it, it can't get much easier.

For the price, the quality can't be beat. If you got a little more dough though, I would definately go for a better mic, but starting out, you can't beat what you get for this price. Also, I had a drunk artist drop mine on the side of my desk, which put a dent in the grill, but the mic still works great.

Again...great value. What you get for this low price is unbeatable. The sound quality & features to money ratio works out in your favor here.

None needed...the best kind of support.

It's a cool looking mic, and it has a wow factor to it, as long as the person you're recording doesn't know anything about Behringer. People give Behringer a bad name because it's cheap, and the quality is not all that great for Pro Audio. When it comes down to it though, on a budget, it'll get the job done, and it looks professional grade to the untrained eye. It's not gonna get you laid, but it could get you paid. (A little bit) :o)

Audio Engineer, HipHop Artist, HomeStudio owner.

HipHop, R&B, Reggae, Rock, etc...

I've done music and broadcast recording with this mic and the sound is spectacular! I went to college for audio production where I was able to play around with all sorts of expensive microphones and I can honestly tell you that this behringer ranks right up there with all those expensive mics!

All the features I need to do professional recording. The case is an extra bonus, the shockmount is great.

Behringer really knows what they're doing, very solid construction (I accidently knocked over the micstand once and the mic hit pretty hard, but it still sounds brand new). I have nothing to worry about with this one!!

I feel like I stole this thing for the price I paid! I would take this mic over any other under $500.

Don't think I'll need support, their products are THAT good!

Couldn't do without it, I think I'll buy another.

Producer, Radio Station Manager

Easy Listening

Most people are so stupid about the proper use of mics ,I'll bet if the same people putting this mic down saw Newman as the name on the thing would say its the best they ever used. I owned the highest price microphones and a few low cost and some times the cheaper mic sounds better.With a few exceptions the only thing about this brand is you either get a good one or a bad one so you need to try the exact mic out before you buy,I've had this brand and was satisfied and I've had this brand and threw it away.But I will say their mic that looks like a shure sm58 sounds better then the shure I know I tried a side by side test and I own probably 40 shure mics.They had a good 8 channel tube out board saturation but quit making it.

Good Mic for any price if used properly.

Plug in and use.

Built as good as most.

For what you pay it's the best.

Never used it.

I don't anymore mics as I have plenty of all sorts of mics.I don't even know how many I have a hundred or so, and I don't need any more.

RECORDING ENGINEER

ALL BUT HIP HOP

This is a very nice mic for the price. I have recorded acoustic guitar, vocals and drums (the B2 and a SM57 behind the drummer and one SM57 in bass drum)and all sounded great!

Everything you need.

Sturdy construction

Very happy with this product for the price

Musician and home studio engineer

Wide range of styles

When i first bought this mic the sound was Flawless no more studio dollars for me, but now i can get rid of the horrible mic signal and i'm picking up a lot of air i think it's the sound card though

You are able to change the sound using switches on the mic, definite plus

Doesn't work well with the budget cables but when i got more expensive cables it Rocked

I think it sounds as good as some akg's i've used in studios

I don't call the company i call the store i bought it from and they are a huge help it's pretty popular with the retailers (prosound magazine)

I actually make a lot of money charging people to record they look at it and think it's worth thousands

Active Vocalist, Song writer

Rap, R&B, ROCK

Clean, spit clear sounds. Transparent too

It comes with a spider mount, wind shield and a stylish metal case. It has 3 polar patterns (omni, cardiod, fig.8), low cut filter, and pad.

Its made pretty decent, solid construction and look.

GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY!!!!!

No problems with it so far and I don't forsee any...

GREAT!!!!!

Rock, Pop, RnB, Jazz, Alt.

Never thought i'd stoop so low as to use a Behringer microphone.I mean,150 dollars for a mic,a case,a pop-up and a shockmount?There's gotta be compromise for that,and to make you sure,there is. The company says this mic sounds fresh and transparent,but as other experienced engineers,i do not believe them.Why?Because the High-Frequency boost on this mic actually accentises some of the worst sounds a human can make!As every other Behringer,it sounds kinda nasty.Not terrible,but adds a slimey feeling to the sound.

Hey,150 dollars...why did i get this mic again?Oh yes,i remember: The accessories.Costs me LESS to get this microphone than all of the accessories separately,and albeit they aren't pro quality and all,they get the job done.

It's a legend of mythic proportions that Behringer build-quality sucks,and may assure you that this is NOT a Shure. The build quality takes the expenses for the price.Many people here say that this mic is well-made,but compared with my c414,it sucks big.

Hey i know i dissed behringer but this mic is good for beginners.Add the accessories to that,and you got a descent package for the price.

How come always you ring no one answers?

Good-looking mic,though i'll give it an 6 because it's a Behringer.Record demos with untrained musicians on it-they'll think it's at least 2000 dollars. Call in a pro and he'll leave as soon as he smells it.

Recording Engineer

Rap/Metal/Emo

this product is very very unstable, i have two of it. after two month i buy, it become noise but will work normal at -10dB, but have noise like "pop....pop...pop...pop...pop.." in few second every few minute. and have pool service in singapore and malaysia.

very well !! got all the accessories we need!!

just about the realibility!! ??

they are sleeping all the time!!

recording and guitar

rock, blues, pop

This mic is extremely versatile and has great tone with great tonal possibilities. Technology has afforded usthe oppourtunity to have some of the best of the best! This seems to be a Neuman copy with out the Neuman price.

First of all it comes with case, Shock mount and windscreen. The roll off switch/pad and selectable patterns are a great asset.

This mic is built like a "Hummer". Solid feel with good finishing contruction. Connection is good!

The price is very comporable especially do to the fact that there are so many Chinese made and mics in this price range. But remember this is German Technology.

Have not had to use tech support yet!

Very Elegant and solid to touch!

Pro musicians., Active, Recording Eng, Teacher/ Therapist!

Blues, R and B, Soul, Funk, Smooth Jazz, Country, Dance

This mic is extremely versatile and has great tone with great tonal possibilities. Technology has afforded usthe oppourtunity to have some of the best of the best! This seems to be a Neuman copy with out the Neuman price.

First of all it comes with case, Shock mount and windscreen. The roll off switch/pad and selectable patterns are a great asset.

This mic is built like a "Hummer". Solid feel with good finishing contruction. Connection is good!

The price is very comporable especially do to the fact that there are so many Chinese made and mics in this price range. But remember this is German Technology.

Have not had to use tech support yet!

Very Elegant and solid to touch!

Pro musicians., Active, Recording Eng, Teacher/ Therapist!

Blues, R and B, Soul, Funk, Smooth Jazz, Country, Dance

This mic is extremely versatile and has great tone with great tonal possibilities. Technology has afforded usthe oppourtunity to have some of the best of the best! This seems to be a Neuman copy with out the Neuman price.

First of all it comes with case, Shock mount and windscreen. The roll off switch/pad and selectable patterns are a great asset.

This mic is built like a "Hummer". Solid feel with good finishing contruction. Connection is good!

The price is very comporable especially do to the fact that there are so many Chinese made and mics in this price range. But remember this is German Technology.

Have not had to use tech support yet!

Very Elegant and solid to touch!

Pro musicians., Active, Recording Eng, Teacher/ Therapist!

Blues, R and B, Soul, Funk, Smooth Jazz, Country, Dance

It's quite clear, and reproduces the entire freq range accurately, but it still sounds Chinese to my ears. I loathe the boost in the upper midrange. It sounds harsh and overly present. For this reason I limit the use of this mic, and when I do use it, I meticulously smooth out that boost. That all said, it is a solid mic. It has stood up to some minor mods that I have done to it and the circuitry is made with quality components. This is not a studio centerpiece, and wouldn't recommend it as such to anyone, but serves well as an all purpose condenser in the clutch.

Polar pattern switching makes all the difference. I would find little use for it without the omni or fig-8 patterns.

It's a condenser...

Should you crack it open, you would find it is very mod-friendly and made to be looked at. The components are pretty high end name brand. Has taken more of a beating than I imagined a condenser could.

Good value. I would recommend another comparable Chinese mic in this price range. Go with SP for a better stock sound.

Never used it.

Decent looking.

Recording Student

Music

I'v used two of these mics as a spaced pair for room. I get this electro staticy sound especialy in the high end. I would recomend the MXL990.

The switchable poler paterns are a real plus! you don't see that at this price level.

post/inde rock

This mic has the best sound of all the LDC in its price range. You get a very nice, crisp sound in the upper freq. and is a great studio instrument mic. Vocals come off with a great full sound. The mic responds very well to EQ.

Most mics in its price range wouldn't dream of coming with 3 patterns for recording.

The mic is very well built. The case it comes in, although a bonus, is a little on the cheap side. The shock mount works very well for the mic too.

Best mic for the price. Pluse you get the shock mount, screen, and carrying case.

I would rate higher, but have only needed to use Behringer's support once for a mixer. It was your average support, nothing great, nothing bad either.

The mic has a very polished look. You could put in an assortment of other much higher priced mics, and it would blend in well.