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Behringer XM8500
Photo: Behringer, from its spec sheet, p. 1.

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Behringer XM8500

Dynamic, cardioid, handheld vocal mic (ULTRAVOICE) with internal shock mount and spherical pop filter

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Cardioid
Impedance
150 Ω
Rated range
50 – 15k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 1. Titled "Transfer Function Mag - dB volts/volts (0.10 oct)": a transfer function (against a reference), 1/10-octave smoothing. Distance, room and reference not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

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All specs

From the spec sheet
Output impedance150 ohm. "150 Ohms"; the product page says "150 Ω impedance".p. 1
Rated frequency range50 Hz to 15 kHz. "Bandwidth: 50 Hz to 15 kHz".
ConnectorXLR (gold-plated). "gold-plated XLR".
Weight240 g, approx.. "approx. 240 g".
Sensitivity-70 dB (reference not stated)
Shock mountInternal shock mount system to cut down handling noise
Pop filterIntegrated spherical wind and pop noise filter
VoicingSmooth mid-frequency presence rise for vocal projection
From the product page
Supplied accessoriesmic clip; impact-resistant case. "Mic clip and impact-resistant case included". The 2000 sheet lists only the "Microphone stand adapter".p. 1
ConstructionMetal body with a steel mesh windscreen

Documents

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Product page on behringer.comRecording Hacks

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