A temperamental beauty, better suited to something else 
by dino from A stones through from the crossroads, near the old circus grounds, April 2007
Music Background:  Stinkin TV sound guy

I want to preface this review by saying that the BCM 705 is a fine instrument and a well built professional tool. It's also quite beautiful in person. However, judging from the fact that it is sold primarily as a voiceover microphone, I found it disappointing in that regard. If you work with only professional voice talent, who are experienced in working close to the mic, then you will probably like this product. I found it to be clear, detailed to a fault, and unless you work very close to it, rather unimpressive in the balls department. I much prefer an RE20 or 27 for around the same price. The proximity effect, which allows you very little latitude in talent movement, and the bright crisp top end makes the BCM 705 a bit unforgiving of non-professional talent, especially if they have dentures or a sibilance issue. I have pulled it from the boom many times now in favor of an alternative. Now it's only in the booth to make the boss happy. He thinks it looks impressive when he gives tours of the facility. At the same time, it's still a very fine microphone with potential use elsewhere in the professional audio world. I just won't use it for VO's if I don't have to. I will also say that if they dropped the price drastically, I would be tempted to buy a couple and do some experimenting.

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