Behringer
Behringer XM8500
Dynamic, cardioid, handheld vocal mic (ULTRAVOICE) with internal shock mount and spherical pop filter
Power None: a dynamic mic needs no power.
- Type
- Dynamic
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Rated range
- 50 – 15k Hz
Curve transparency
Angle
Distance
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the spec sheet, p. 1.
Titled "Transfer Function Mag - dB volts/volts (0.10 oct)": a transfer function (against a reference), 1/10-octave smoothing. Distance, room and reference not stated.
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Output impedance | 150 ohm"150 Ohms"; the product page says "150 Ω impedance". | p. 1 |
| Rated frequency range | 50 Hz to 15 kHz"Bandwidth: 50 Hz to 15 kHz". | |
| Connector | XLR (gold-plated)"gold-plated XLR". | |
| Weight | 240 gapprox.. "approx. 240 g". | |
| Sensitivity | -70 dB (reference not stated) | |
| Shock mount | Internal shock mount system to cut down handling noise | |
| Pop filter | Integrated spherical wind and pop noise filter | |
| Voicing | Smooth mid-frequency presence rise for vocal projection | |
| From the product page | ||
| Supplied accessories | mic clip; impact-resistant case"Mic clip and impact-resistant case included". The 2000 sheet lists only the "Microphone stand adapter". | p. 1 |
| Construction | Metal body with a steel mesh windscreen | |
Documents
- ULTRAVOICE XM8500 Technical SpecificationsVersion 1.2, May 2000
- XM8500 Dynamic Cardioid Vocal Microphoneproduct page
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