the t.bone BC 500 Bundle

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the t.bone BC 500 Bundle

the t.bone

BC 500 Bundle

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 559907
Model: BC 500 Bundle
Price: $130.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This t.bone bundle is a surprisingly capable entry point for podcasters, streamers, and home recordists. The mic's broadcast focus delivers a clear, present vocal sound, and the FetAmp gives it a welcome boost. It's a great value for those who need a decent vocal mic without a premium budget.

Product Description

the t.bone BC 500 Bundle

*Bundle offer comprising*, the t.bone BC 500

  • *Dynamic Broadcast Microphone*
  • Specially designed for broadcasting
  • webcasting and recording
  • Smooth and wide frequency response
  • Clear and fine recordings
  • Cardioid pick-up pattern can suppress sound feedback and isolate ambient sound
  • 200 Hz low-cut and mid-high frequency boost switch
  • Frequency range: 50 - 16
  • 000 Hz
  • Sensitivity: -58 dB (0 dB = 1 V / Pa at 1 kHz)
  • Impedance: 200 Ohm (at 1 kHz)
  • 5/8" Threaded mount with 3/8" thread reducer
  • Connection: 3-pin XLR
  • Dimensions (L x Ø): 187 x 60 mm
  • Weight: 730 g
  • Colour: Black
  • Thomann FetAmp
  • *Microphone Preamplifier*
  • Extremely low-noise Class A JFet amplifier
  • For dynamic and ribbon microphones
  • 2 Matched JFet transistor pairs
  • Input: Balanced 3-pin XLR female
  • Output: Balanced 3-pol. XLR male
  • Input impedance: 20 kOhm
  • Gain: 28 dB (@ 3 kOhm source impedance)
  • Frequency response: 10 - 50
  • 000 Hz (+/- 1 dB)
  • Requires phantom power: 24 - 48 V.
  • Dimensions (L x W): 77 x 22 mm
  • Weight: 35 g
  • Developed and produced in Germany

*Note:* Does not allow phantom power to pass through to the microphone

PROS
  • • Solid broadcast quality for vocals and instruments at a budget price.
  • • The included FetAmp noticeably boosts the mic's signal and clarity.
  • • Cardioid pattern effectively minimizes room noise for cleaner recordings.
  • • Durable metal construction feels surprisingly robust for its price point.
CONS
  • • The low-cut filter can be a little aggressive, requiring careful EQ adjustments.
  • • The frequency response, while broad, lacks a truly premium, refined character.
  • • The bundled FetAmp, while useful, is a basic model limiting advanced gain control.

Product Video

Key Features

Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Range 50 Hz - 16 kHz
Sensitivity -58 dB (0 dB = 1 V / Pa at 1 kHz)
Impedance 200 Ohm (at 1 kHz)
Connector 3-pin XLR
Weight 730 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The SM58 is a more established workhorse, but the BC 500 holds its own, offering a slightly cleaner, less colored vocal tone, though the SM58's ruggedness is a definite advantage.
While you *can* use it with an interface, the FetAmp provides a crucial clean gain boost that many interfaces struggle to deliver with a dynamic mic like this.
Yes, it likely will, especially in less-than-ideal acoustic spaces; it helps tame muddiness, but be prepared to experiment with its intensity as it can sometimes thin the sound.

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