the t.bone BD 200

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the t.bone BD 200

the t.bone

BD 200

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 143725
Model: BD 200
Price: $29.70

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

The t.bone BD 200 is a surprisingly capable mic for the money. It's ideal for gigging horn players or guitarists on a tight budget who need something durable and relatively focused. Don't expect studio-grade detail, but it’ll cut through a loud band just fine.

Product Description

  • the t.bone BD 200
  • Dynamic drum and wind instrument microphone
  • Suits also very well for guitars
  • Frequency range: 20-16000 Hz
  • Sensitivity: -54 dB
  • Impedance: 400 Ohm
  • Polar pattern: Supercardioid
  • Solid metal housing
  • Excellent price-performance ratio
  • Includes mount
  • Weight: 400 g
PROS
  • • Robust metal housing provides excellent durability for stage use
  • • Supercardioid pattern effectively rejects bleed from other instruments
  • • Surprisingly clear and present sound for a microphone in this price bracket
  • • Included mount makes setup quick and convenient, adding to its value
CONS
  • • Limited frequency response may lack detail for critical recording applications
  • • Supercardioid pattern can be tricky to manage in live environments
  • • 400-ohm impedance requires a microphone preamp with sufficient gain

Product Video

Key Features

Mic Type Dynamic
Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Frequency Range 20-16000 Hz
Mounting Includes clip mount
Connector XLR
Weight 400 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The SM57 is a more established standard, generally offering a slightly warmer tone. The BD 200 is brighter and more focused, potentially cutting through a mix better in some situations, but may need EQ.
Yes, it will likely require a preamp with good gain; many interfaces struggle to provide enough clean gain at that impedance, potentially adding noise.
Absolutely, it’s a decent budget alternative to a standard guitar mic. Just be mindful of its brighter character and experiment with mic placement.

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