Question 1

Will this cable fit?

Accepted Answer

I don't see a cable!  Male XLR will fit it!

Question 2

Does this Mic come with a cable that would plug into my laptop? If not can I buy one that is compatible? Thank you!

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Sorry to say that it does not come with a cable you can plug directly into your computer. But you can get a XLR(female) to 3.5 mm cable. Bad sound quality though! I would suggest buying a nice USB microphone, or USB audio interface you can can plug any mic in,whether it be condenser,dynamic, or ribbon. Which is most audio interfaces? Connect audio interface to computers' USB slot and then connect XM8500 to the audio interface mic input. Hope this helped!

Question 3

Does it come with a mic mount for the stand?

Accepted Answer

Yes it comes with a microphone adapter/clip and the 3/8" (european) metal adapter it comes with is already screwed into the mount. To use it on a 5/8" stand (USA) you need to unscrew it with a dime or something. The downside is that the 5/8" threads are plastic.

Another downside is that the mount seems too small and tight even though it says "20-30mm" on it. Others have forced it on and said that it becomes a little looser over time. I don't want it to snap on me and cannot have it that tight so I just heated it up with a heat gun to make it looser. Now it's much more like a factory fit yet still very tight.

Question 4

What cable do you need to plug in into a guitar amp?

Accepted Answer

this, like almost all mics made to day, set up for low impedance 3 prong xlr cables.  if you want to plug it into an amp (keyboard amp, possibly a bass amp, but reg guitar amps will very poor for this purpose- they are manufactured for electric guitar-electronic signature for a guitar is MUCH different than voice) with a 1/4 inch connector, you would need a transforming adapter transforming low impedance or "low z" to high impedance or "hi z". hosa and other manufactures make this.  there are also special impedance matching "boxes" that do the same thing, but they require a cable on each side, xlr on one side, 1/4' on the other. and they can be 40 bucks rather than impedance transforming adapter.  I think that the Hosa brand adapter is available thru amazon for less than 20 dollars. Don't bother trying to plug it into an electric guitar amp, will sound terrible.

ASIN	B0002KZAKS
Antenna Location	Singing
Audible Noise	70 Decibels
Brand	Behringer
Built-In Media	Dynamic Cardioid Microphone
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Audio Mixer, PA System
Connectivity Technology	XLR
Connector Type	XLR
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (11,014)
Enclosure Material	Composite
Frequency Range	50 hz 15 khz
Frequency Response	15 KHz
Global Trade Identification Number	00689076749770
Impedance	150 Ohms
Item Dimensions	31 x 63.5 x 9 centimeters
Item Type Name	Behringer
Item Weight	322 g
Manufacturer	Behringer
Manufacturer Contact Information	Music Group
Mfr Part Number	P0120
Microphone Form Factor	Handheld
Minimum Frequency	50 Hz
Model Name	XM8500
Model Number	XM8500
Number of Batteries	1 AAA batteries required.
Number of Channels	1
Polar Pattern	Unidirectional
Power Source	Corded Electric
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	35 dB
Special Feature	Stand
UPC	689076749770
Warranty Description	One Year

Ultravoice Xm8500 Dynamic Vocal Microphone, Cardioid, Black

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