Behringer SL 85S Budget Dynamic Microphone Review / Test (Is it better than the XM8500?)

Today we have yet another budget Behringer dynamic mic in the Audio Hotline Studio for review. This inexpensive mic is the Behringer SL 85s. The SL 85s is an XLR, cardioid, dynamic microphone. It seems like a lot of mics are sold out right now, but I did notice this one was still available in some places currently, so I wanted to get a review out to help you decide whether it would work for you or not! I am always excited to try out Behringer mics, because I feel like they do a really good job making a product that has great quality for a great price. You may know this, if you have been subbed for a while, but I am a BIG FAN of the Behringer XM8500 and I was very curious whether this mic may be able to give the XM8500 a run for its money.
In this review I go through the basics, specs, testing and I also give you my opinion of this microphone… but don’t let MY OPINION sway you one way or another.
DISCLAIMER: I am one person, with one voice, one set of ears and a lot of audio experience that has determined my own audio preferences… whether I like this mic, or not, does not mean it is either right or wrong for you. I encourage you to check out the info about this mic, listen to the tests and come to your own decision as to whether this microphone will work for you or not.
Thank you for watching!
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Behringer SL 85S:
B&H: bhpho.to/3g0xgSP
Amazon: amzn.to/2FkHCAa
Behringer XM8500:
B&H: bhpho.to/2Y0zCec
Amazon: amzn.to/3kQ8Pez
Behringer BA 85a:
B&H: bhpho.to/31Uteq6
Amazon: amzn.to/2DVXPeT
Shure SM58:
B&H: bhpho.to/2Fu8Q7J
Amazon: amzn.to/2Fm7Ty4
Windscreen I used (Shure):
B&H: bhpho.to/33rqlPY
Amazon: amzn.to/2EMy1Sr
Less Expensive Windscreen Option (Shure):
B&H: bhpho.to/2PtRcTb
Amazon: amzn.to/39YwgNL
Behringer SL 85S (Non Affiliate Links):
ZZounds: www.zzounds.com/item--BEHSL85S
Adorama: bit.ly/3g8lqGt
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GEAR I USE TO MAKE MY VIDEOS (w/ affiliate links):
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Canon EOS R:
Amazon: amzn.to/2MEGTMV
B&H: bhpho.to/30IQere
Sony A7iii:
Amazon:amzn.to/2LopsyD
B&H: bhpho.to/3avonPE
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 (Newer Version):
Amazon: amzn.to/3bbl7I9
B&H: bhpho.to/3fwIaAM
(OLDER VERSION) Amazon: amzn.to/35KPPXq
Sigma EF 35mm f1/4 (Cheaper Alternative to Canon):
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B&H: bhpho.to/3dsl9wZ
Tamron EF 24-70 f/2.8:
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B&H: bhpho.to/2tDokk7
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4:
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B&H: bhpho.to/2tCk9VC
Tamron E-Mount 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens:
Amazon: amzn.to/2LxmZCb
B&H: bhpho.to/2sJw8QP
Sigma EF 24mm f/1.4:
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Sigma E-Mount 35m f/1.4:
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B&H: bhpho.to/2SMx2WD
Tamron EF 15-30mm f/2.8:
Amazon: amzn.to/3dF9w67
B&H: bhpho.to/2yGptd4
Sigma EF 18-35mm f/1.8 (APS-C):
Amazon: amzn.to/2xLCYrH
B&H: bhpho.to/3bdE8d2
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L (MACRO):
Amazon: amzn.to/35KuXQs
B&H: bhpho.to/2WdcqJ3
Moza Slypod:
Amazon: amzn.to/2SPGmZI
B&H: bhpho.to/2L9pitz
Atomos Ninja V:
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B&H: bhpho.to/36i2WhA
Aputure 120D MKii:
Amazon: amzn.to/2SE0wXg
B&H: bhpho.to/38pRTV2
Aputure Light Dome II:
Amazon: amzn.to/39kvKZJ
B&H: bhpho.to/2Gf1zWc
Godox SL60w:
Amazon: amzn.to/3ciLXQ1
B&H: bhpho.to/35FMNUw
Impact Fresnel:
Amazon
B&H: bhpho.to/2L7AV4c
Manfrotto Tripod:
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B&H: bhpho.to/2sOI7g8
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Rode Video Mic Pro+:
Amazon: amzn.to/34puql4
B&H: bhpho.to/37aQ8uJ
Hercules Mic Stand:
Amazon: amzn.to/2XaHnzK
B&H: bhpho.to/2Rz4SwS
Zoom H6:
Amazon: amzn.to/2MIoBdA
B&H: bhpho.to/2Rfc3LK
Zoom H5:
Amazon: amzn.to/2N7KHoM
B&H: bhpho.to/36iVQJz
Apollo Twin Quad:
Amazon: amzn.to/2XfwPiU
B&H: bhpho.to/2NL8gnp
Mogami XLR:
Amazon: amzn.to/2NiXNSp
B&H: bhpho.to/2NJ5tLi
Monoprice XLR (Cheaper XLR Alternative):
Amazon: amzn.to/2RJBwvp
SE Dynamite:
Amazon: amzn.to/2NybMUz
B&H: bhpho.to/2G9CQ5E

[@slayer93339]

I don't comment often on videos but I have to say you do solid work reviewing all these mics thank you for the content.

[@AudioHotline]

Technical Bind hey! Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@PressStartToLaugh]

Your reviews are spot on. I actually just bought some XM8500s for some extra livestream mics based on a previous vid of yours. You've got a great screen presence, a good sense of humor, and explain things well. Keep it up and you'll have more subs soon for sure. *Edit - After this, still glad I got the XM8500s. Thanks again for the vids!

[@AudioHotline]

Press Start To Laugh thank you so much! I hope you are enjoying those XM8500s!

[@HarryShares]

As always Great review... Keep up the good work

[@edush]

you deserve a looott of subs omg great vid!!

[@asfodhell]

I love the XM8500 ! It goes very well with my voice IMO 😏 ... and it cost me under 16€ new ... Thx for the nice review

[@Magnulus76]

The frequency response actually looks very good, and the microphone sounds amazing for the price- it's smooth. Most of those nulls are inaudible.

[@Loe_Jist]

I'd love to see you do a review of Behringer's SL 75c mic (their Shure SM75 copy). It's sold out everywhere! The reviews are universally positive and it sounds WAY better than a $20 copycat mic should A lot of people shit on Behringer products but I think they make some terrific affordable gear. And I gotta respect their level of trolling

[@thethunderbulll]

Hi any thoughts on zoom podtrak P4?... I tried to find out but no one is talking about that... Thanks in advance

[@FreddiMuliantono]

XM8500 is still King of the budget, at least to my ear it's much clearer

[@AlikaAlitheiA]

4:28 you can even unscrew the bottom part, and turn around the clip for it to be "always on".

[@rickonmic]

Is the grille on this interchangeable with the XM8500 or the SM58? (I don’t like the black grille of the XM8500 and can’t find replacements.) If it is, I’d buy this just for the grille and the case.

[@dylanj8676]

I'd like to see this compared with the iSK ICDM. I have a feeling the latter would be noticeably better just because it has that really clean sound. A lot of Behringer stuff is sold out specifically. The $75 Behringer B5 is now listing for like $125 on eBay.

[@margaritatorres7293]

Alguien sabe con qué cable lo tiene conectado es con canon?

[@nelsonfarias3158]

Sl85 S, it sounds perfect, with reference to the Shure SM58, you cannot demand more for a payment of 45 dollars cost in Ecuador. In addition, each microphone according to its brand will give its own tone or color... Behringer offers quality in its microphones at a low cost, in my opinion, each microphone will be used for the purpose that each person has.

[@Azunatsu]

Sounds a bit similar with only few variations, eh good job Behringer!

[@redcabinacoustic-official]

Thank you so much for the review AND the video explaining how to pronounce Behringer - you really need to say it with the accent - Ber-in-Ga Not unlike Wyborowa . . . Peace!

[@baluadhe7521]

please suggest a microphone similar to shure beta 58 in cheap prize

[@AudioHotline]

I really like the Shure SM48. I have a review on my channel if you want to give it a listen. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYDVpZ9piqp7nsk Also the Behringer BA 85A is pretty good for the price also. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH_dgoZjm7tnibM

[@agambhasin]

Its terrible at plosives and handling noise, but for the price, its fine! Would i buy it? NO. I would still anyday chose the 58 for pretty much everything!

[@imsamenpongen6450]

How tf do you have only 7k sub.!!!!!

[@NekoOkto]

The review started and I immediately went "eww"... The XM8500 sounds good tho lol

[@gutpunchnews6449]

Pronunciation of words is strange. But harassing you is fun. And harassing has two pronunciations. See what I did there?

[@DrVektor]

behringer company making cheaper and quality microphones becoz workers are good peoples and they dont want to get scabbed to customers. i think..

[@DrVektor]

Beh is beh ring is ring er is er not i only e .[{Sorry i am editing my pronounce Behhhhringerrrrrrr}] 😁😁 Becoz even the germans can't pronounce it too 😁

[@AudioHotline]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmfbd3SKes9mkJY

[@AudioHotline]

The company Behringer going over pronunciation.

[@cosmo4L417]

this the mic im gonna use when im tryna impress my crush.

[@AudioHotline]

That’s actually this mic’s specialty.

[@Von_D]

yungcos any updates?

[@cosmo4L417]

@@Von_D I didnt get it, I have the AT2020 and I love it. I mainly use it for streaming, gamechat, and occasional covers of my favorite songs.

[@enriquekahn9405]

I would like this a lot more if the XM8500 didn't exist. Much better mic for a couple extra dollars, at least IMO. I guess if you need a mic RIGHT NOW and you can't get the XM8500 it would be a solid choice. Now all that said, I think Behringer is cannibalizing its own sales by putting out so many similar mics. Make the 8500, maaaaybe the supercardioid, cancel all the other handheld dynamics and give us a broadcast dynamic instead. Call it the MS-B7.