Behringer D2 Podcast Pro Review / Test
Today I review the Behringer D2 Podcast Pro, an XLR and USB dynamic mic that costs about $130. This offers a headphone port, an XLR port, and a USB output. On mic you have a headphone volume control as well as a mic mute button. Conversion wise you can record up to 24-bit/96khz, but playback seems to be limited to 16-bit 48khz. I find the sound to be lacking in the low-end with a less aggressive upper frequency range which leads to a more mid focused sound.
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RECORDING SETTINGS:
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Level: ~53% (6dB)
Boosted in Post: +8dB
SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Freq Response :50Hz - 18kHz
Sensitivity: -53dBV (XLR)
Max SPL: 130dB (USB)
A/D: 24-bit / 96khz
D/A: 16-bit / 48khz
00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:19 - What’s in the Box
00:46 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:40 - Specifications
01:52 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:10 - Plosive Test
02:27 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:47 - Background Noise Test
03:03 - Untreated Room Test
03:22 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:36 - Shock Rejection Test
03:53 - Mute Button Test
04:06 - USB vs. XLR Output
05:08 - Wiring Issue
05:25 - Intro to Comparison
05:57 - Behringer XM8500 Comparison
06:29 - Samson Q2u Comparison
06:59 - Fifine K688 Comparison
07:32 - Shure SM58 Comparison
08:01 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
08:31 - Earthworks SR117 Comparion
09:03 - Rode Podmic USB Comparison
09:38 - Shure SM7b Comparison
10:09 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
10:39 - Music Test
12:04 - Pros & Cons
14:29 - Overall Thoughts
15:45 - Recommendation
