Behringer TM1 Mic Review / Test

Today I review another budget mic from Behringer which looks quite a lot like the Rode NT1a. This costs $120, has a great set of accessories, and offers a very modern sound meaning a weighty low end and a dominant top end which gives it a slight v-shape. The top end does come across a bit harsh, but for the price it’s not horrible.

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:26 - Setup
00:45 - What’s in the Box
01:11 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:54 - Specifications
02:18 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:43 - Plosive Test
02:54 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:16 - Background Noise Test
03:35 - Untreated Room Test
03:50 - Shock Rejection Test
04:06 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:22 - Intro to Comparison
04:36 - Neewer NW700 Comparison
04:55 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
05:16 - AKG P120 Comparison
05:36 - Lewitt LCT 240 Comparison
06:07 - Rode NT1a Comparison
06:36 - Rode NT1 Comparison
07:04 - Lauten Audio Atlantis Comparison
07:32 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
08:10 - Music Test
09:27 - Pros & Cons
10:15 - Overall Thoughts
12:12 - Recommendation
13:46 - Outro

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing.