Behringer BA 85A Dynamic Super Cardioid Vocal Microphone

The Behringer BA 85A is a dynamic vocal microphone with a super cardioid polar pattern, designed primarily for live performance use. The tighter pickup angle compared to a standard cardioid mic means it focuses more narrowly on the vocalist's voice while rejecting a greater amount of ambient stage noise, instrument bleed, and monitor feedback. For singers performing in loud band settings, small venues, or houses of worship, this focused pickup pattern translates directly into cleaner vocal sound through the PA system.

As a dynamic microphone, the BA 85A generates signal passively through an electromagnetic voice coil, so there is no need for phantom power or batteries — just plug it into any mixer or audio interface via its standard 3-pin XLR connector and it is ready to go. The housing is built to withstand regular stage handling. While Behringer positions this as a performance-first microphone, it can also serve in spoken-word, podcast, or broadcast applications where off-axis rejection is important. Users should keep in mind that super cardioid patterns have a narrow rear sensitivity lobe, so positioning floor monitors at roughly 45-degree angles to the sides, rather than directly behind the mic, will yield the best feedback rejection.