Open Box Behringer B-2 Pro Condenser Microphone Level 1

The case looks great, the mic looks great, as does the shockmount. The appearance of the way this mic is packaged is impressive. The switchable roll-off options are great. In theory, this should be a really nice vocal mic; however, the incessant treble hiss and absence of low end are troublesome. To say this mic is a tad crisp sounding is like saying Big Macs are kinda fattening. I spend way too much time EQing and not enough time recording. It has a hard time taking much direct volume as well. When singing, you need to stand back a little farther than you normally would. And then you'll have to turn it up in the mix which produces more hiss which will have to be EQed out and eventually you'll end up with flat vocals. My advice, if you're looking for an entry-level recording condenser, is to save the money you would spend on the B2 Pro and put it towards a Rode NT1A. Yeah, it's $75 more and you don't get a cool metal case, but you'll spend less time fumbling around with your preamp for a decent sound and more time actually singing.

Though I cannot begin to compare this mic to my Neumann U87, it does have the same pattern options that make it useful in many venues. The sound is only the slightest bit crisp, but is good on acoustic instruments and male vocal. It shines on piano leaving no desire to EQ. I find it especially useful on remote locations; I would never use my expensive arsenal on drums at an outdoor concert, but the B2-PRO is awesome in figure eight pattern between the snare and hi-hat while rejecting the rack toms. I have learned less mics live and more mics studio is a good rule of thumb. Be assured that this versatile mic fills the need for a host of projects.