Behringer

Behringer Shark FBQ100 Automatic Feedback Destroyer

3.7 (119 reviews)
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Eliminate Feedback with Precision and Clarity The Behringer Shark FBQ100 is an automatic feedback destroyer designed to provide crystal-clear audio in live sound environments. Equipped with an integrated microphone preamp, delay line, noise gate, and compressor, it intelligently identifies and e...

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Overview

Eliminate Feedback with Precision and Clarity

The Behringer Shark FBQ100 is an automatic feedback destroyer designed to provide crystal-clear audio in live sound environments. Equipped with an integrated microphone preamp, delay line, noise gate, and compressor, it intelligently identifies and eliminates up to 8 feedback frequencies. Its narrow FBQ filters ensure effective feedback suppression without compromising sonic quality. An essential tool for any sound engineer or performer.

Specifications:

  • Brand: Behringer
  • Model: Shark FBQ100
  • Type: Automatic Feedback Destroyer
  • Features: Integrated Microphone Preamp, Delay Line, Noise Gate, Compressor
  • Feedback Suppression: Up to 8 feedback frequencies
  • Delay Line: Up to 2.5 seconds (adjustable in meters, feet, and msec)
  • Mic Input: Ultra-low noise with Gain control and +48 V phantom power

Key Features

High performance single channel Feedback Destroyer with integrated microphone preamp, delay line, noise gate and compressor

Automatically and "intelligently" locates and destroys up to 8 feedback frequencies

Narrow FBQ filters for extremely effective feedback suppression, while keeping highest sonic quality

Ultra-low noise Mic/Line input with Gain control and +48 V phantom power

Delay line with up to 2.5 seconds of delay, adjustable in meters, feet and msec

Specifications

Channels
Single channel
Feedback Frequencies Detected
Up to 8
Filters
Narrow FBQ filters
Inputs
Mic/Line with Gain control
Phantom Power
+48 V
Delay Line
Up to 2.5 seconds (adjustable in meters, feet, msec)
Integrated Features
Microphone preamp, delay line, noise gate, compressor

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Automatically and intelligently locates and destroys up to eight feedback frequencies for clearer sound.
  • Features ultra-low noise Mic/Line input with Gain control and +48 V phantom power for diverse audio sources.
  • Equipped with narrow FBQ filters to effectively suppress feedback while maintaining high sonic quality.
  • Includes a delay line adjustable up to 2.5 seconds, offering flexibility for sound alignment in different environments.
  • Integrates a microphone preamp, delay line, noise gate, and compressor, making it a versatile single-channel unit.

👎 Cons

  • As a single-channel unit, it is not designed for multi-channel applications or complex sound reinforcement systems.
  • The automatic feedback destruction feature might not always align with manual sound engineering preferences.
  • Only detects and destroys up to 8 feedback frequencies, which may be insufficient for extremely challenging acoustic environments.
  • The Behringer Shark FBQ100 requires proper configuration and understanding of its various features for optimal use.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Behringer Shark FBQ100 is designed to automatically and "intelligently" locate and destroy up to eight feedback frequencies, contributing to clearer audio.
Yes, this feedback destroyer features an ultra-low noise Mic/Line input with a Gain control and includes +48 V phantom power for condenser microphones.
The delay line on the Behringer Shark FBQ100 is adjustable up to 2.5 seconds, with settings that can be configured in meters, feet, and milliseconds for precision.
Beyond feedback destruction, the Behringer Shark FBQ100 includes an integrated microphone preamp, a delay line, a noise gate, and a compressor for comprehensive audio control.