Behringer XM8500 vs. Shure SM48 Comparison (Versus Series) HD

Today we compare two budget dynamic microphones, the Behringer XM8500 and the Shure SM48 to determine which is the best for your home studio, stage use, or podcast. Buy the XM8500 (Affiliate Links) Amazon: https://geni.us/xm8500 Sweetwater: http://bit.ly/2nAIZ4M Buy the SM48 (Affiliate Links) Amazon: https://geni.us/sm48 Sweetwater: http://bit.ly/354gfTz Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen) (Affiliate Links) Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd Sweetwater: http://bit.ly/2NOaAe6 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Build Quality Discussion 00:59 - XM8500 Spoken Word & Specs 01:42 - SM48 Spoken Word & Specs 02:13 - XM8500 Polar Pattern Test 02:33 - SM48 Polar Pattern Test 02:51 - Proximity Effect Test 03:05 - 2 Foot Distance Test 03:12 - Keyboard Background Noise Test 03:37 - Handling Noise Test 03:58 - Plosive Rejection Test 04:18 - Music Test (Electric / Acoustic / Singing) 06:05 - Winner 06:15 - Selection for Voice Over 06:50 - Selection for Singing 07:02 - Selection for Stage Use 07:19 - Selection for Guitar 07:46 - Why Did You Pick the Winner? 08:31 - Summary 09:05 - Outro Subscribe For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/podcastage?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvOU-zTlankT-JjN3ZzvuKA/join My YouTube Kit: https://podcastage.com/studio My Favorite XLR Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favxlr My Favorite USB Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favusb NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): If you purchase an item using my amazon link, it provides me a small referral fee. For more info check my FAQ page links below. Check the Frequently Asked Questions: https://podcastage.com/faq Vote For What You Want Reviewed: https://podcastage.com/vote Check Out This Stuff TOO: Website: https://www.podcastage.com Discord: https://www.podcastage.com/discord Merch: https://podcastage.com/store Personal: https://www.bandrewscott.com