Let's take a look at both of the microphones and compare their advantages and disadvantages. The most common microphone found in studios is the condenser mic, it has a much greater frequency response. The output of the microphone is louder and has a much cleaner sound to me. One thing I have noticed with condenser mics is that they pick up every little detail. This took some getting used to as the mic would pick up strange sounds your mouth would make, your feet on floor, or any other noise you might make while in the booth.
The main thing I noticed about condenser mics is their price in comparison to dynamic microphones. They are generally a lot more expensive. I have seen them anywhere from $200-$5000 in a local music stores around here. Since I'm not made of money I started with a $200 microphone. Even though it was bottom-of-the-line I couldn't believe the difference in the sound it produced. It was like a whole different person in the booth. His voice had more bass, and more treble. It basically produces a full sound like the person was right there.
One thing about condenser mic you need to know is that they require external power called Phantom power. Most any mixer you buy today will provide this.
There are two kinds of condenser microphones large diaphragm and small diaphragm. The large diaphragm microphones are usually used for recording vocals. You will get a much warmer sound with a large diaphragm microphone.
Small diaphragm microphones are better when you want to record something a wide frequency such as a live taping or a guitar.
One other thing you need to know about condenser microphones is that they are very fragile. Usually one good drop to the floor and you're reaching and your wallet for money to buy a new mic.
Dynamic microphones are used more in live performances or onstage because they can take a beating. These things are like tanks, drop them all you want and they'll still work like new most of the time. They do really well on stage and can withstand very loud yelling and lots of screaming guitars.
The good thing about dynamic microphones is that you can get a good one for around $100. One of the more popular ones is the Shure sm57. I'm sure you will find one of these in just about every professional studio.
So in a nutshell, if you're going to be on stage get yourself a dynamic microphone that can take a beating but when it comes to your booth, grab a large diaphragm condenser mic to get the full rich sound you're looking for.
The main thing I noticed about condenser mics is their price in comparison to dynamic microphones. They are generally a lot more expensive. I have seen them anywhere from $200-$5000 in a local music stores around here. Since I'm not made of money I started with a $200 microphone. Even though it was bottom-of-the-line I couldn't believe the difference in the sound it produced. It was like a whole different person in the booth. His voice had more bass, and more treble. It basically produces a full sound like the person was right there.
One thing about condenser mic you need to know is that they require external power called Phantom power. Most any mixer you buy today will provide this.
There are two kinds of condenser microphones large diaphragm and small diaphragm. The large diaphragm microphones are usually used for recording vocals. You will get a much warmer sound with a large diaphragm microphone.
Small diaphragm microphones are better when you want to record something a wide frequency such as a live taping or a guitar.
One other thing you need to know about condenser microphones is that they are very fragile. Usually one good drop to the floor and you're reaching and your wallet for money to buy a new mic.
Dynamic microphones are used more in live performances or onstage because they can take a beating. These things are like tanks, drop them all you want and they'll still work like new most of the time. They do really well on stage and can withstand very loud yelling and lots of screaming guitars.
The good thing about dynamic microphones is that you can get a good one for around $100. One of the more popular ones is the Shure sm57. I'm sure you will find one of these in just about every professional studio.
So in a nutshell, if you're going to be on stage get yourself a dynamic microphone that can take a beating but when it comes to your booth, grab a large diaphragm condenser mic to get the full rich sound you're looking for.
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