the t.bone SC 400

This is a large diaphragm studio condenser microphone, albeit a small one. If you are used to using dynamic microphones for recording you will instantly notice the improvement - the crystal clarity that a large diaphragm condenser gives in comparison.
This is also a very cheap large diaphragm studio condenser microphone. In my experience, normally that cheapness would be reflected in the quality of the built-in pre-amp. I expected a relatively high noise floor - background hiss with the gain turned up to record quiet sources. I have to report it's not there.
According to the included specification sheet, this microphone has a better noise performance than my Audio Technica AT4033. It would be a complex process for me to actually measure if that is actually true, but in using the two side by side I have no reason to believe that the performance is worse.
I have used this mic to record vocals and acoustic guitar, both of which it does very well. It doesn't have a built-in pad, so I wouldn't use it for anything loud like horns. The low-cut switch is internal and requires unscrewing the body - but this is only required for close mic-ing, and these mics are best used with a bit of distance between source and mic (with a pop-screen for vocals).
The included shock mount is a necessity for this type of microphone, and the one supplied does the job quite adequately (considering you could spend the same money for just a shock mount on its own).
If you haven't yet recorded with a large diaphragm condenser, then get yourself one of these. Just remember though, the money you save on buying this (rather than a more expensive model) will have to be spent on acoustic screening once having a decent mic shows up how bad your room acoustics really are. But you'd have to do that if you spent more on a mic.

Overall a great sounding mic for the price. However, I experienced an issue with it. Sometimes I can hear this weird noise in my recording like someone is blowing into the mic very hard. I have a popfilter and keep the mic at the corner of my mouth so it can't be me.

Thomann told me that it's possible that this microphone can't keep up with the bitrate and high buffer size of my recording software.

I'm not sure that's actually the case or if my microphone is simply faulty, but Thomann has issued a full refund for me, so that's great! Great customer service on their part.

Overall, if it weren't for that issue, I'd give this mic a five star rating simply because it's a great bang for your buck.

Had al een Audio Technica 2035, maar wilde er nor eentje bij. En dat voor deze prijs!

Is echt goed. Net zoals de AT is het eerder een studio microfoon of voor thuisopnames, minder voor on stage (maar daarvoor heb ik mijn Sennheiser 865 S).

Sommigen zeiden me dat de SC 400 nogal wat ruis vertoonde, wel de mijne in ieder geval niet. Klank is gewoon uitstekend.

Puntje minder voor de afwerking van de spider, de schroef waarmee je hem op de mic stand in positie houdt is een metalen ding dat altijd los komt (en de micro gaat dan alle kanten uit). Wel op z'n minst krijg je de (voor de rest goede) spider er bij. Die van de AT is denk ik beter maar eens die op de 2035 hebt gezet krijg je hem er nooit meer af.

Al bij al goede aankoop.

I bought this when I've started working from home. Spending days on Skype calls could really hurt my ears, so I supposed the same it would happen to my colleagues, so I wanted to buy a microphone that could have a smoother sound. Also I like to sing and I play guitar and wanted to record some things. I'm recording enthusiast, have co-owned a recording studio few years ago. I bought this mic based on some YT reviews and 'till this day I'm very happy with it. Smooth sounding, low noise, very transparent... I have it hooked to Focusrite Scarlet III Solo interface and sounds very good.

When I was buying it I was expecting it to sound a lot worse but I was pretty surprised at what it offered for its price. There are definitely better options out there if you have a budget (and I'm not talking about really expensive microphones, rather something like Rode NT-1) but it's not half bad. One thing that is a giveaway is just the build quality, the mesh is really soft and it quickly dented itself from slight pressure applied to it and the XLR connector sometimes makes an cable stuck or doesn't want to fit it all the way thus making connection problems but its a small flaw compared to how decent it sounds.

Don't compare this mic with the high grade, expensive studio mics. However, for its price you get a very usefull mic to get you started on demo's or quick recordings, even more detailed recordings.
It is sturdy build and feels good when in use. Interpretations of sound and frequencies is rather a personal matter to everyone.

Nevertheless it is all quite impressive what you get straight out of the box compared to other brands at least five times more expensive, or more. Well done t.bone!

The handling by thomann was, as always, great, really!
Sometimes I check their site more than my mail and newssites during the day :-)