| Dynamic recording mics like Rode Mic & Samson | | | | ones. This is why condenser mics are normally placed |
| Mic are not regularly used in basic home studios as | | | | on drums or orchestras during live presentations. They |
| they produce rough sounds. They are much sturdier | | | | are also more easily broken as compared to dynamic |
| than condensed mics though, and would make the | | | | microphones, so if you don't want to see your pricey |
| perfect choice if it is for playing before a live audience. | | | | microphone broken, try to keep it in a safe place. If you |
| They can withstand moist settings as well. Dynamic | | | | want to get a condenser mic for your home recording |
| mics require no external power source. Although they | | | | studio equipment, you need to know if you want a |
| don't sound as good as condenser mics for own | | | | small or large diaphragm. |
| home studio recordings, you can place them in front | | | | Small diaphragm mics (or SDMs) are good for use |
| phenomenally loud guitar amps or drums, or even in the | | | | with fast gears such as guitars or any stringed |
| hands of an extremely loud vocalist, and you're still | | | | instruments as they have a wider response to |
| sure that you can get it back in one working piece. | | | | frequency. Most live events use this kind of condenser |
| A renowned dynamic mic brand is the Shure, which is | | | | mic. Acoustic guitar home recordings are better off |
| the granddaddy of all great mics. They're expensive | | | | with this kind of mic as the sound will mostly likely |
| for a dynamic mic, but they are beyond worth it. | | | | remain true to its live counterpart. |
| Most home audio studios make use of condenser | | | | Concert tapings should use this kind of mic as well so |
| microphones. They are normally chosen over other | | | | that they will sound right when played on the stereos. |
| kinds of home studio mics as they can imitate the | | | | Large diaphragm microphones (or LDMs) are more |
| tempo of a musical instrument or vocals due to their | | | | commonly used in home audio studios. This kind of |
| high frequency reaction and brief response. Although | | | | home studio microphone produces deeper sounds, |
| they are susceptible to loud sounds in home audio | | | | which gives off a warm kind of quality to its |
| studios, condenser microphones generate louder | | | | recordings. Cello and bass recordings are safe with |
| resonance. | | | | this kind of mic due to their low frequency |
| Condenser mics are also a bit more expensive | | | | reproduction. |
| compared to other kinds of mics and it uses a | | | | Now, choosing a home studio mic for vocals is a bit |
| separate power supply. These home studio mics, | | | | tricky as you might want one without an external |
| more often than not, use a 48 volt external power | | | | power or you don't mind the extra power supply. |
| supply. It is not advisable to use condenser | | | | Either a large diaphragm condenser or large diaphragm |
| microphones outside home studio workstations as | | | | dynamic microphone will do for your home studio |
| they are very responsive to sounds, especially the loud | | | | recording. |