Behringer BA-85A - Detailed Review and Mic Comparisons

Is the BA-85A any good and how does it compare to the competition? This is a Behringer Microphone You Should Know about...
The BA-85A Handheld Dynamic Microphone can be used for more than vocals. Hear for yourself - Audio Tests and Microphone Comparisons.
In this review of Behringer's version of the legendary Share Beta 58A, I have included audio tests and mic comparisons without processing for vocals, guitar, and bass amps using multiple preamplifiers and interfaces. Microphone comparisons include the Shure SM57 / MV7X, Sennheiser XS1, Behringer XM8500 / SL-84C, and more. Both plugin and hardware processed audio demonstrations using the BA-85A along with unboxing and build quality assessment complete this detailed review.
Whether you are considering this microphone for home, studio, or live performance, this review includes the information you need.
Links:
Behringer BA-85A: amzn.to/3uHXG5c
Behringer XM8500: amzn.to/38aghix
Shure SM57: amzn.to/35qx3ZQ
Shure MV7X: amzn.to/3iVDaIR
Sennheiser XS1: amzn.to/3IX7QnF
Neewer NW-040: amzn.to/3ITLyDi
Focusrite Scarlett 8i6: amzn.to/3IXAXai
ART Voice Channel: amzn.to/3tWeLsS
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introducing the Behringer BA-85A
01:53 Unboxing the BA 85A - Features and Build
02:30 BA 85A Unprocessed Audio Tests with Multiple Preamps
04:20 BA 85A Physical Tests - Working Distance, Polar Pattern, Plosives, and More
07:30 BA 85A Microphone Comparisons without Processing
20:04 Guitar and Bass Amp Recording Tests and Comparison of BA 85A vs SM57
26:07 Processed Audio Demonstration - Using Plugins and Outboard Gear with the BA 85A
27:52 Final Thoughts and Recommendations - Who is the BA 85A for?
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[@Bizziiik]

You are doing great job. Really one of the best audio tech reviews so please keep going with this. Very helpful

[@askdrtk]

Very much appreciated! It takes a lot of time to produce reviews and I am glad to hear when they help out.

[@KenTeel]

On the plosive test you were further away from the MV7X than the BA 85a. That is not a fair comparison. Other than that this is an informative review of all of the mics. Thanks !!

[@KenTeel]

Well done. Good video. This video, definitely, can give someone the relative idea of what sounds like, and for what purpose they might use it.

[@askdrtk]

Thanks, I'm glad you found the review helpful! Cheers, Todd

[@antoniobongiovanni346]

Thank you, great video

[@askdrtk]

My pleasure - Glad to help out!

[@patthesoundguy]

Wow! No wonder I love the BA-85A so much... I love SM57s on vocals!!!

[@askdrtk]

These really deliver above their price...add XM8500 to the list as well...Cheers!

[@allancarter3930]

I have both the xm8500 and the ba 85a love them both

[@UrbaNSpiel]

Nice

[@zakkacreman]

Sounds good as long as it never, ever leaves the stand. If you're going to hold it, the xm8500 seems like the winner to me - cheaper, similar sound, and more reasonable handling noise.

[@askdrtk]

I agree, handling noise is an issue with many "handheld" vocal mics (regardless of price) and I do like the XM8500 as well. At the time of recording, the BA-85A was actually about 10 usd less than the XM8500, but prices fluctuate all the time. Either one is a great choice, the XM8500 is a bit darker, the BA-85A is a bit brighter, and in the end it comes down to which mic best fits the voice. The mic I go to most often for minimal handling noise is the sE V7, but it is a more expensive option.

[@agustinusbroto1974]

Hi. Would you please review Audio Technica MB 1 KB dynamic microphone in comparison with this Behringer BA 85 A? A bunch of thanks in advance.

[@askdrtk]

I will try to get one in for review. They are currently unavailable in my region (Canada), but I will make a few inquiries. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@OrbitVideovision]

❤️❤️❤️👍🏻

[@askdrtk]

Very much appreciated!

[@FORGHANIMUSIC]

Just my opinion, but Behringer really shows how much Shure is overcharging people. Great KZbin channel BTW.

[@askdrtk]

Thanks! Behringer does often show what can be done for an affordable price... I have been really impressed with a number of the synths as well.

[@vkusno_prodano]

🙂🙂🙂👍

[@KenTeel]

If people are interested in how this mic sounds with singing, here's a short clip where I present the sound of this mic with EQ and reverb, and also without any processing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXPMq2uogMhpg7s