the t.bone MB85 Beta

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the t.bone MB85 Beta

the t.bone

MB85 Beta

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 149640
Model: MB85 Beta
Price: $43.89

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The t.bone MB85 Beta is a genuinely impressive mic for the price. It's a solid choice for home recording, rehearsal spaces, or budget-conscious live sound needing a reliable vocal or instrument mic – especially drums and guitar amps where its rejection of unwanted noise is a real asset. Don't expect flagship performance, but the sound quality punches way above its class.

Product Description

  • the t.bone MB85 Beta
  • Dynamic microphone
  • Ideal for drums
  • vocals and guitar amp recordings
  • Polar pattern: Supercardioid
  • Very full
  • round sound
  • Frequency range: 20 - 17
  • 000 Hz
  • Max SPL: 155 dB
  • Sensitivity: 2.4mV/Pa @ 1 kHz
  • Without switch
  • Weight: 256 g
  • Incl. Microphone clamp and plastic box
  • Suitable windshield: Article Nr #164731# (not included)
PROS
  • • Surprisingly robust zinc alloy body for a budget mic.
  • • Supercardioid pattern offers excellent isolation from stage bleed.
  • • Handles high SPLs well, suitable for loud sources like snare drums.
  • • Fuller, warmer low-mids than typical budget dynamic mics.
CONS
  • • Plastic box feels cheap and offers minimal protection during transport.
  • • Lacks a bass roll-off switch; low-end can be boomy in some situations.
  • • Supercardioid pattern requires careful mic placement to avoid feedback.

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Key Features

Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Frequency Range 20 Hz - 17,000 Hz
Sensitivity 2.4 mV/Pa @ 1 kHz
Impedance 600 Ohms
Connector XLR
Weight 256 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The SM58 is a more established standard, but the MB85 Beta gets surprisingly close in overall character – a bit warmer, but lacks the SM58's proven durability over decades of abuse.
Yes, it requires more precise mic placement than a cardioid; you'll need to be mindful of your position and monitor placement to avoid feedback, but the isolation is worth it.
Absolutely, the supercardioid pattern will help minimize room reflections, but some acoustic treatment will still improve your results significantly.

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