Recording studio microphone selection is an essential activity when creating a home recording studio. The expense of creating a studio can easily escalate so it is important to gain a good knowledge of the different types of equipment so that you do not waste your budget. One of the most important pieces of equipment that you can invest in is a recording studio microphone. If it has poor characteristics then you are going to lose a great deal of quality on the recording of vocals and instruments. Below I have listed some useful guidelines to remember when you are researching, choosing and shopping for microphones.

The first thing to remember is they will pick up sound wherever you put them. Some are less durable than others but most lower-end microphones are very similar. If you are looking into a higher end model then you can expect some extra features and better sound quality. These higher end microphones might be more of an expense to start out with but if you intend to use them a lot then they will be well worth the investment. Value is about more than just price. It is better to spend a little bit more money if it ensures more quality, durability and dependability.

There are several main types of recording studio microphone – dynamic microphones, condenser microphones and ribbon microphones. However, the two main types used for recording are dynamic and condenser microphones.

Dynamic microphones are physically much stronger than condenser microphones and can even withstand being dropped from a reasonable height. They are normally used for both live and recording work. Dynamic microphones can often be seen recording loud amplified instruments such as guitars. This type of microphone does not need its own power supply. Dynamic microphones are very versatile and can be used to record both vocals and instruments. With each recording studio microphone you use to record vocals, it is a wise decision to invest in a pop filter – to filter out a vocalist’s hissing or popping sounds.

Condenser microphones are much more fragile than dynamic microphones and do need a power supply. This can either be provided by an internal battery or an external power source. Condenser microphones are more expensive than dynamic microphones and are normally seen within a recording studio environment rather than out at live gigs. Condenser microphones are typically used to record soft acoustic sounds and vocals. However, when there is a need to record drums you are likely to require at least one recording studio microphone of each type. Using four microphones for drums is certainly not unusual. Normally, a dynamic microphone is used for the kick and snare drum and two condenser microphones judiciously placed overhead for the ambient sound produced by kettle drums and cymbals.

Make sure that you perform research to find the right microphone for your budget. However, do remember that the quality of your recordings is to a large extent dependent on the quality of each recording studio microphone.

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