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The Pictures of Microphones like Rode Mic & Samson Mic are provided by the wonderful people at Flickr. There are many different microphones on the market but they fall into one of two main categories; condenser or dynamic microphones.
Condenser Mics
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Condenser microphones operate either by way of a battery or by means of an external power source. They are sensitive and responsive which makes them suitable for capturing subtle nuances but this sensitivity can cause sound to distort making them unsuitable for high-volume work.
Condenser microphones are also more fragile and more expensive than the dynamic option. They come in two different types; LDMs and SDMs.
LDMs or large diaphragm microphones are usually used for recording studio vocals. They warm up the sound but because they’re so sensitive you need a pop screen to avoid any transient noise distortion.
SDMs or small diaphragm microphones on the other hand are the best for concert recordings and stringed instruments because they offer a wide frequency and transient response.
Dynamic Mics
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Dynamic microphones are perfect for onstage use as they are moisture resistant and can stand a lot of abuse. Another benefit is they don’t require their own power supply but they do not give as accurate a sound quality as their condenser counterparts. They are particularly well suited to live vocals, loud guitar, and drums.
Before you rush out to buy, it’s important to identify exactly what you plan to record. To get the best out of your audio, you’ll probably need to purchase a combination of condenser and dynamic microphones. And always keep in mind that the positioning of the microphone is very important. You can buy the best on the market, but if it’s not positioned correctly, the recording quality will be sub-standard.
The standard of your recording will make or break your musical career and achieving a high quality vocal recording is absolutely essential. Even if you’re on a tight budget you should ensure that the microphones you use for voice recordings are ideally suited to the task.
As you’ll now have gathered, there are many microphones out there to choose from but here is a selection of some of the more popular ones that all come in at under $200.
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For Voice
For vocal and acoustic recording it’s hard to go wrong with the Rode NT1 at around $199. The NT1-A is very popular with recording studios because of its low self-noise so you don’t get extra static or hum when you’re recording.
Drums
The Shure Beta 52A is a dynamic microphone that gives a perfect kick drum sound. Virtually every rock club in the world will have at least one of these because they’re extremely hard wearing and can stand all the abuse that comes along with live music. The Shure Beta 52A retails at around $189.
The Oktava MC012 is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone that costs between $100 - $150. This microphone has multiple uses and is great for recording acoustic instruments and drums. It also works well for concert taping.
Guitars
The Audix I5 retails at about $99 and is the perfect choice if you’re on a tight budget. This durable microphone is great for drums, guitar and horns.
Overheads
The MXL 990 Small Diaphragm Condenser Pair retail at $179 for the pair. They’re perfect if you’re looking for a budget recording solution for drum overheads or acoustic guitar.
As we’ve already stressed your microphones must be the right fit for the sound you are recording. If you’re in any doubt about which to buy, do your own research. Ask people you know what microphones they use or check out the reviews on the Internet and read other users comments.
Once again thank for the kind people who let us use the Pictures of Microphones in this post
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