It sounds pretty good if someone is going for a clear, bright mic. I was actually looking at this yesterday and back when no one had it in stock everyone was advertising it for $99 but yesterday it seemed like everywhere but Thomann had it for $120. I'm waiting to see if the price comes back down again.
This is a smooth sounding mic for sure! You can’t beat that price too! In England they say BAY RING A. I’m with you I say BEAR RIN JER. Just sounds right to me.
Behringer - derringer - Behringer! 😃 It’s definitely a good sounding mic while using the pop filter. It might be fun to try that pop filter on the worker bee and get a little closer to it. Nice review.
It's basically a cheaper version of the NT1-A but i think that's pretty cool ! It sounds good, looks good, and you have the pop filter and shock mount with it, this mic is a very good deal in my opinion !
I had to get the Rode NT1-A, because everyone was raving about it. Used it a few times and sent it back. It wasn't bad, just didn't LOVE it. Ordered the $99 TM1 last week, and, FOR MY VOICE, it's a better mic. In fact, I love this microphone. I'm in love with a Behringer & I don't care who knows it! Ha! It is extremely quiet and smooth. Better than any comparably priced ($99-$150) condenser I've used. Went ahead and also ordered the $80 B-1, because it's been touted as a great underrated mic for years by voiceover folks. I know Behringer is a clone factory. But in this case, they did it better as well as cheaper.
@ObscureMics true. I think the company gets slagged on, sometimes justifiably. Can't argue with the great value of the XM8500, and plenty of people have been using their budget mixers and interfaces for years. Oh, did they get sued over the BX2020? Seems to have disappeared.
JFYI - Tannoy TM1 was measured to have bigger self noise than NT1-A. Behringer version on the paper has even lower self noise. By ear, 4.5dB is possible. Rode is 5dB. And I'm not sure whether it was said, but you could test Worker Bee without stock popfilter, because it decreases the quality. It's better to replace it.
A comparison video of Tannoy TM1 vs NT1-A (female vocal singing) th-cam.com/video/GGOramdJMp0/w-d-xo.html Which one sounds smoother on your studio monitors?
Very good mic even for $120, nobody adds a pop-filter, a shockmount and the XLR cable to box for this little price (Maono's AU-PM500 isn't counting, because the price is unknown), maybe I'll buy this, when I'll do my own studio (but when and where, I dunno)
how is the self noise? I am looking forward to buying the rode nt1a, cuz it has low self noise because I want to crank up the gain to record vocals and guitar at the same time. Will this do the job? beginner here
I appreciate your review and your answer! Probably won’t use the link because I’m from hungary and I have way better options than amazon uk, but you got a sub for sure! I hope you have an amazing day!
Very understandable! I appreciate you watching and subscribing. Definitely a really good mic package to own. Let me know how you like it when you have it!
Damn! I had the chance to get the Tannoy for like $60 a couple years ago, but the demos weren't this good. I assume it was already being manufactured at Music Tribe the same way. And just curious how you felt about Punk in Drublic when you first heard it back in the 8th grade?
Punk in drublic was literally my favorite album for a while!! NOFX in general is probably my favorite band to listen to that I also listened to in middle school....the longevity is amazing. Other bands from then are more difficult to listen to now. And now I wonder if the Tannoy was tuned differently
@@ObscureMics Couldn't agree more! I'm always surprised at how well their stuff holds up. I feel like that was the pivotal punk album for the class of '99 (at least for those of us that weren't hung up on "new school vs. old school"). And you've gotta be right about that Tannoy tuning. Thanks for the reply!
Hell yes.....and their newest album is pretty dang good where others are failing. I love old school and the 90s surge. Now that I'm also old....dead Kennedy's and misfits and the damned resonate with me more than mxpx, lagwagon, etc etc. Still enjoy it all to a degree of course. And I'll always reply until (if) the channel is too crazy for me to! Thanks for watching another one!
@@ObscureMics I'm using my TM-1 powered by Behringer UMC202HD for 6 months now, good combo. Very good for music artist like me! I hope that you can also review the Behringer BX2020! More life to this channel!
Yeah I noticed that too! Much tighter looking grill on the box....so many things are just NOT right with the rip off.....but the most important aspect is spot on
@@ObscureMics Yup ! They have a weird way of rendering their product images in general... Like the X32 has a black chassis on their website, when in reality it's a dark shade of gray 😅 On another note, great review as always ! Have been following your channel for a while now and really enjoy what you do !
I appreciate that. It helps knowing people get value from this. And yeah, even the pop filter on this mic....black in pictures...more like a clear nylon in person. 🤦..no complaints here though ..good value
@@ObscureMics WA47jr on a 50% off sale seriously though the Neats are just really well built compared to other mics in the price range, that's a tiebreaker for me
I'd gladly hear a comparison between TM1 and AKG P120 or maybe MXL 770, or even more Blue Ember. Different MICs to test? The closest in price (at least used) is... Do I know... AT2020? But just for voice P120 is rather better than AT2020. So here comes AT2035. But it's expensive. Preferably I'd gladly hear out these brighter dynamics: ISK ICDM, Prodipe M-85, or more expensive: Lewitt MTP 250 DM, Mackie EM-89D, but these two have already some decent reviews and comparisons. For ISK search for the first YT review and link in the description decreases price for 30 bucks or something.
I got one TM1 and I can't be more satisfied! 🤩
That's awesome! Hard to justify paying more for something
It sounds pretty good if someone is going for a clear, bright mic. I was actually looking at this yesterday and back when no one had it in stock everyone was advertising it for $99 but yesterday it seemed like everywhere but Thomann had it for $120. I'm waiting to see if the price comes back down again.
That's the sucky part....getting it at 99....advertising for 99....and then it's 119 🤦
got mine for 95€ from Thomann a while ago, its been a blast so far.
got it hooked up on a UMC202HD btw which i got for 62€ on Thomann aswell.
This is a smooth sounding mic for sure! You can’t beat that price too! In England they say BAY RING A. I’m with you I say BEAR RIN JER. Just sounds right to me.
Bay ring ahhh. I like it lol. Yeah I like this mic...they are getting better and cheaper!
Here are two of my favorite reviewers, Tammy, Obscure Mic and one missing Bandrew!
Tammy is thee bomb.
They have this one available online and it's cheaper than the BM-1. I'm intrigued. Nice story time. Hahaha!
Table Pounder! Better to be crispy vs muddled. One can always put a foam cover on it to reduce the crispness. Impressive plosive rejection.
It's a good one.
Behringer - derringer - Behringer! 😃
It’s definitely a good sounding mic while using the pop filter. It might be fun to try that pop filter on the worker bee and get a little closer to it.
Nice review.
It's basically a cheaper version of the NT1-A but i think that's pretty cool ! It sounds good, looks good, and you have the pop filter and shock mount with it, this mic is a very good deal in my opinion !
Couldn't agree more
For singing ok but for rap no, too much sibilance
I could see that being the case
@@ObscureMics And you noticed that?
I struggled with removing bad frequencies with eq and I had to manually silence the sibilants because the deeser didn't help either.
I had to get the Rode NT1-A, because everyone was raving about it. Used it a few times and sent it back. It wasn't bad, just didn't LOVE it. Ordered the $99 TM1 last week, and, FOR MY VOICE, it's a better mic. In fact, I love this microphone. I'm in love with a Behringer & I don't care who knows it! Ha! It is extremely quiet and smooth. Better than any comparably priced ($99-$150) condenser I've used. Went ahead and also ordered the $80 B-1, because it's been touted as a great underrated mic for years by voiceover folks. I know Behringer is a clone factory. But in this case, they did it better as well as cheaper.
Sometimes they hit one out of the park. It helps that the mic was made by Tannoy before BEHRINGER bought them lol
@ObscureMics true. I think the company gets slagged on, sometimes justifiably. Can't argue with the great value of the XM8500, and plenty of people have been using their budget mixers and interfaces for years. Oh, did they get sued over the BX2020? Seems to have disappeared.
They named it something else and then phased it out not long after
I really like the sound tbh. I can still find the Tannoy where I live, and now I’m very interested….thanks for the review!
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This is a video that should be nominated for Academy Awards 😊
Nice atmosphere too.
Nobody wants to review my model of microphone...
What model is that?
And thanks!
@@ObscureMics Thank you for your time to answer to my comment. Prodipe STC 3D MK2.
JFYI - Tannoy TM1 was measured to have bigger self noise than NT1-A.
Behringer version on the paper has even lower self noise. By ear, 4.5dB is possible. Rode is 5dB.
And I'm not sure whether it was said, but you could test Worker Bee without stock popfilter, because it decreases the quality. It's better to replace it.
Hmmmm that makes sense as it does seem like it would muffle it just a tad
Great review! I have to check it out. Thnx
Thanks for watching!
Looks a lot like the Rode NT-1A!
A comparison video of Tannoy TM1 vs NT1-A (female vocal singing) th-cam.com/video/GGOramdJMp0/w-d-xo.html Which one sounds smoother on your studio monitors?
Sadly I don't have an nt1a
Good stuff, mate! Just bought one.
Nice! Thanks for watching
Very good mic even for $120, nobody adds a pop-filter, a shockmount and the XLR cable to box for this little price (Maono's AU-PM500 isn't counting, because the price is unknown), maybe I'll buy this, when I'll do my own studio (but when and where, I dunno)
I wish it was still $99 🤦
@@ObscureMics yes
Can you hear the sound of the lap top's fan ? cuz I used to have a mic that pick up everything
Honestly unsure, I don't use a computer when recording
I love your video
please tell me which mic you think is better for singing vocals the Behringer B1 or Behringer TM1 Thanks
TM1 all day
@@ObscureMics Thank you so much
how is the self noise? I am looking forward to buying the rode nt1a, cuz it has low self noise because I want to crank up the gain to record vocals and guitar at the same time. Will this do the job? beginner here
Absolutely buy this mic for what you want to do. And maybe use my link 😘. It's impressive for the price
I appreciate your review and your answer! Probably won’t use the link because I’m from hungary and I have way better options than amazon uk, but you got a sub for sure! I hope you have an amazing day!
Very understandable! I appreciate you watching and subscribing. Definitely a really good mic package to own. Let me know how you like it when you have it!
Would you recommend this or a seiren mini for a casual TH-cam recording
This .... As it gives you room to grow and do more. The siren mini is just kinda meh
Tough call for me. I like the Worker Bee but this one sounds really good.
They are fairly close in sound...the TM1 just a tad brighter to me
@@ObscureMics Neat King Bee for comparison would be interesting as well
Hello sir. What mic do you prefer, scarlett solo bundle or behringer tm1?
BEHRINGER all day
Damn! I had the chance to get the Tannoy for like $60 a couple years ago, but the demos weren't this good. I assume it was already being manufactured at Music Tribe the same way. And just curious how you felt about Punk in Drublic when you first heard it back in the 8th grade?
Punk in drublic was literally my favorite album for a while!! NOFX in general is probably my favorite band to listen to that I also listened to in middle school....the longevity is amazing. Other bands from then are more difficult to listen to now. And now I wonder if the Tannoy was tuned differently
@@ObscureMics Couldn't agree more! I'm always surprised at how well their stuff holds up. I feel like that was the pivotal punk album for the class of '99 (at least for those of us that weren't hung up on "new school vs. old school"). And you've gotta be right about that Tannoy tuning. Thanks for the reply!
Hell yes.....and their newest album is pretty dang good where others are failing. I love old school and the 90s surge. Now that I'm also old....dead Kennedy's and misfits and the damned resonate with me more than mxpx, lagwagon, etc etc. Still enjoy it all to a degree of course. And I'll always reply until (if) the channel is too crazy for me to! Thanks for watching another one!
I bought this mic tm1
Solid purchase
and also, why did you say it may be a bit off. can you explain. I just want to be clear about this mic
Don't recall what I said
It is $120 on both Amazon and Sweetwater. Where is it $99?
I got mine for $99 on sweetwater....apparently they raised the price
Good Mic! bang for the buck!
Exactly! Thanks for watching
@@ObscureMics I'm using my TM-1 powered by Behringer UMC202HD for 6 months now, good combo. Very good for music artist like me! I hope that you can also review the Behringer BX2020! More life to this channel!
I do not have plans to do the bx2020 sadly. @AudioHotline and @Podcastage have done very good reviews of that one.
Behringer B-1 or TM1 or Worker bee???
Personally it's the TM1 for me
@@ObscureMics i have the worker bee and i think change for the TM1
Worker bee is good. But the TM1 sounds more open to me. In a good way
I have the B1 Behringer, great on vocals, cheers 🍻 Tony Lopez Band 😏🎸
🤘🤘🤘
Radkey is the shit! Top City Represent!
YESSSSS!
Hands down the TM1. You can let the Bee fly away.
Glad I'm not alone
Nice 👍..demo..
Thank you. And thanks for watching
I love how in real life it's a ripoff of the NT1-A but on the box the grill shape makes it a U87 lookalike
Yeah I noticed that too! Much tighter looking grill on the box....so many things are just NOT right with the rip off.....but the most important aspect is spot on
@@ObscureMics Yup ! They have a weird way of rendering their product images in general... Like the X32 has a black chassis on their website, when in reality it's a dark shade of gray 😅
On another note, great review as always ! Have been following your channel for a while now and really enjoy what you do !
I appreciate that. It helps knowing people get value from this. And yeah, even the pop filter on this mic....black in pictures...more like a clear nylon in person. 🤦..no complaints here though ..good value
Sounds as good as anything for a hundred bucks. I'd hit it.
"I'd hit it" best endorsement for a mic possible.
A little harsh at the top end. I think I prefer the WB, although I'm not in love with it either. For $99 it's a good buy though.
I'm on a mission to find something in the price range you like more than the worker bee
@@ObscureMics WA47jr on a 50% off sale
seriously though the Neats are just really well built compared to other mics in the price range, that's a tiebreaker for me
That's the truth
I'd gladly hear a comparison between TM1 and AKG P120 or maybe MXL 770, or even more Blue Ember.
Different MICs to test?
The closest in price (at least used) is... Do I know... AT2020?
But just for voice P120 is rather better than AT2020. So here comes AT2035. But it's expensive.
Preferably I'd gladly hear out these brighter dynamics:
ISK ICDM, Prodipe M-85, or more expensive:
Lewitt MTP 250 DM, Mackie EM-89D, but these two have already some decent reviews and comparisons.
For ISK search for the first YT review and link in the description decreases price for 30 bucks or something.
TM1 sounds harsh in comparison with the Worker Bee. Worker Bee sounds more balanced.
Do not disagree
bark.....did I hear correctly? 4.5 dB A? Behringer???? please bark, tell us, how is that even possible?
It's what they have PRINTED.....can confirm it's QUIET...SO EVEN IF ITS OFF A LITTLE.... DOESnt MATTER
@@ObscureMics so from where you are, you can confirm, its really quiet. boy, this sounds really good
Indeed
Looks like an NT1-A knockoff to me. As usual with Behringer 😅
Yup...now I need to do a comp
@@ObscureMics NT1-A vs TM-1 😁
Absolutely
Wow sending the Worker Bee to the unemployment line!
Indeed
Budget
Boodget
Had to leave couldnt stand the man!
So let's take the time to comment instead of just moving on.... Makes sense.
To be clear I also say down with the man
I want to hate this mic. So I will.
You must like punk rock too lol