the t.bone MB 55

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the t.bone MB 55

the t.bone

MB 55

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 132024
Model: MB 55
Price: $18.59

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The t.bone MB 55 is a remarkable budget option—seriously. It’s a decent vocal mic, especially for podcasting, streaming, or live vocalists needing rejection of stage noise. Don't expect studio-grade performance, but for the price, it’s surprisingly capable.

Product Description

  • the t.bone MB 55
  • Dynamic microphone
  • Especially suitable for capturing vocals
  • speech and guitar
  • Polar pattern: supercardioid
  • Maximum sound pressure level (SPL): 138 dB
  • Frequency response: 20-12.000 Hz
  • Neodymium
  • Includes a switch and a hard rubber holder
  • Incl. 5 m XLR female to jack cable
PROS
  • • Surprisingly robust build for the price point, feels solid in hand
  • • Supercardioid pattern offers excellent off-axis rejection
  • • Neodymium magnet delivers a respectable output level
  • • Included cable and holder add genuine value for budget users
CONS
  • • High-end detail retrieval is noticeably lacking compared to pricier mics
  • • Supercardioid pattern can be tricky to manage in untreated rooms
  • • Frequency response leans slightly muddy, requiring EQ for clarity

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Key Features

Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Frequency Range 20-12000 Hz
Sensitivity -73 dBV/Pa (1 kHz)
Impedance 600 Ohms
Connector XLR Female to 1/4in Jack
Weight 340 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The SM58 is a significantly more refined mic with better overall clarity and a more balanced frequency response, but the MB 55 offers a comparable pattern and robustness at a fraction of the cost.
The included cable is functional, but it's a basic cable—don't expect premium shielding or durability. It's perfectly adequate for basic use, but an upgrade would be worthwhile for serious applications.
It's usable for acoustic guitar, but you’ll likely need to apply EQ to address a slightly muddy low-midrange. It's better suited for more aggressive or amplified instruments.

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