Behringer B-1 Pedal Condencer Mic

The Behringer B-1 is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone that’s popular among home studio users and budget-conscious musicians. Here’s a quick breakdown:

🔎 Overview

• Type: Large-diaphragm condenser mic

• Polar Pattern: Cardioid (focuses on sound from the front, reduces background noise from sides/rear)

• Diaphragm: 1" gold-sputtered capsule

• Frequency Response: ~20 Hz – 20 kHz (wide range for vocals/instruments)

• Max SPL: Around 148 dB (good for loud sources like drums or guitar amps)

• Switches:

  • -10 dB Pad (handles louder sources without distortion)

  • Low-cut filter (removes rumble/low-frequency noise)

🎤 Best Uses

• Vocals (especially for recording in a controlled environment)

• Acoustic guitar, piano, string instruments

• Overhead miking for drums

• Podcasting/voiceover (if paired with a pop filter and treated room)

📦 What’s Included

• Mic body (solid metal build, a bit heavy)

• Shock mount

• Windscreen

• Aluminum carrying case

✅ Pros

• Affordable but professional sound

• Solid build quality

• Comes with useful accessories

• Smooth, detailed highs and good bass response

⚠️ Things to Note

• Requires 48V phantom power (from an audio interface or mixer)

• Being a condenser, it picks up room noise — works best in a treated/quiet room

• Slightly bright tone, which some people like for vocals but can sound harsh on certain voices