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avatuar9
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You can't say "that mic is for vocals, that one for acoustic guitar, that one for piano. Yes, all mics do exactly the same, they all were designed to capture sounds waves, but depending on what you want to record and how you plan to record, will tell you whick mic to use. Each mic is different in terms of their frequency response. Some mics frequency responses from this range to that range. Some mics have low frequency reponse other high frequency response. Some mics are more sensitive than others. If your recording a soft instrument like an acoustic guitar, than you need a sensitive mic that will pickup all those nuances, in that case a condencer will do. If you plan on close micing a really loud instrument like a trumpet, sensitivity doesn't matter that much, in that case a dynamic mic will do a good job. It is also a good idea to know what the maximum SPL rating is on the particular mic you purchase. You don't want any brass instrument or that really loud guy over their distorting your mic. Mics also have different polar patterns.
Read up on that info before buying anything. Don't just rely on what someone says at the store.
Read up on that info before buying anything. Don't just rely on what someone says at the store.
