The B-5 from Behringer.
Germany - Behringer announces immediate availability of the B-5 professional true condenser type microphone that offers versatility in a road-proof design at a cost-effective price. The microphone's two interchangeable capsules for selecting cardioid and omni-directional pickup patterns, low-mass gold sputtered diaphragm for definitive sound reproduction and high quality components throughout, make it the musicians and recording engineers microphone of choice for a variety of studio and live applications.

An ultra low-noise transformerless FET input eliminates low-frequency distortion. Owing to its super-wide frequency response and musicality, the B-5 is ideal for recording acoustic instruments, cymbals, drum overheads and voice, say Behringer. Its switchable low-frequency roll-off and -10dB input attenuation make the B-5 highly versatile. While rugged construction, a satin nickel-plated brass body and a gold-plated 3-pin XLR output connector round out the professional feature set. The B-5 comes with a custom microphone stand adapter, windscreen and transport case.

(Sarah Rushton-Read)


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