Condensor Microphones

Condenser Microphones are at the heart of many studios, home and professional. Condenser mics are sensitive and accurate, but also really expensive. At the heart of the condenser mic is an extremely thin metal (or Mylar coated plastic or metal) diaphragm. This diaphragm is suspended in front of a metal plate called a back-plate. When polarizing voltage is applied to both of these elements, a static charge is created in the space between them. When the diaphragm picks up a sound, in vibrates into the static field, producing a small signal that can then be amplified. All condenser mics require phantom power.

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