difference between dynamic and condensers?

[justin electric]

hey everyone
i have a lot of questions about the details of mic's since i don't have much experience with them, but just to get the RIGHT idea, i thought i would post this question: what is the REAL difference in dynamic and condenser mic's? if you could keep it basic for my ignorant mind, i would really appreciate it! lol
and a follow up question would be are there differences between CONDENSERS in sensitivity to outside noises and stuff. i'm recording in my bedroom and i can isolate the people in my house, but not cars coming up the road and that. i'm leaning toward a dynamic and getting a good pre amp....but anyways, i'm talking too much again. thanks for your time!

 

[Beezoboy]

Read this:

Sticky: How does diaphragm size/polar pattern relate to mic applications?

It is the first (or second) thread you'll see in this forum.

Beez

 

[chessparov]

If you tell us what musical applications you're planning to use a
microphone for, you'll receive more accurate specific info.

A condenser will pick up more detail than a dynamic microphone,
whereas a dynamic will tend to minimize room ambience or noise.

It's a worthwhile learning experience to at least get
one of each type to try firsthand, so you'll understand how they're
different. Then you can pick which one for a given task more
effectively.

There are tons of great information at www.studiocovers.com on
recording related topics like this, and are pretty "basic" BTW.

Chris

 

[simpleblue]

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