{"id":45101,"date":"2023-02-08T12:24:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T17:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/?p=45101"},"modified":"2023-08-02T13:11:35","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T18:11:35","slug":"the-different-kinds-of-microphones-and-their-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/the-different-kinds-of-microphones-and-their-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"The Different Kinds of Microphones and Their Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"produ-leaderboard-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;margin-bottom: 30px!important;\" id=\"produ-2651205979\"><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\n<script> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/script>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-7411735056301-0\">\n  <script>\n\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.defineSlot( '\/21927241144\/728x90-Leaderboard', [728,90], 'gpt-ad-7411735056301-0' )\n\t\t.addService(googletag.pubads());\n\t\t\t\twindow.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers || {};\n\t\tconst timers                     = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers;\n\n\t\ttimers['gpt-ad-7411735056301-0'] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\tconst id = 'gpt-ad-7411735056301-0';\n\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t}, 1000 );\n\n\t\tif ( typeof window.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotRequested', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\ttimers[id] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}, 2500 );\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotResponseReceived', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] !== 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tif ( ! ev.slot.getResponseInformation() ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\twindow.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener = true;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\tgoogletag.enableServices();\n\t\tgoogletag.display( 'gpt-ad-7411735056301-0' );\n\t} );\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><p>The more you get into the recording craft, the more you&#8217;ll start to recognize different kinds of microphones. There\u2019s a <em>huge<\/em> world of mics out there, but knowing the major types will help you decide what to use. When you&#8217;re just starting your home studio, it&#8217;s good to get familiar so you can choose an all-around mic that fits your needs.<\/p>\n<p>For starters, mics are characterized by design and fall into one of three major categories:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Dynamic Mics<\/li>\n<li>Condenser Mics<\/li>\n<li>and Ribbon Mics<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Dynamic Microphones<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45114\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45114\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45114 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_2.jpg\" alt=\"The Different Kinds of Microphones and Their Applications_2\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_2-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_2-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_2-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_2-40x27.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_2-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_2-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_2-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_2-633x422.jpg 633w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_2-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_2-15x10.jpg 15w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_2-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_2-13x9.jpg 13w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_2-385x257.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45114\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Shure SM57 is a studio and live sound staple.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Dynamic microphones are perfect starters for a home studio. They&#8217;re relatively inexpensive, built like tanks, and work on just about everything.<\/p>\n<p>Dynamic mics are named for their moving coil magnetic diaphragm. Sound pressure vibrates a coil inside the mic which converts acoustic energy into recordable electric energy. Dynamic mics can withstand massive SPLs (sound pressure levels), making them a <strong>great choice for loud instruments like electric guitar or bass, drums<\/strong>, and the like.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, the longstanding industry workhorse Shure SM57 is a classic example of one of the finest dynamic mics ever made. It&#8217;s practically guaranteed to have been used on your favorite record in any genre!<\/p>\n<h3>Condenser Microphones<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45117\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45117\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45117 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_3-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Different Kinds of Microphones and Their Applications_3\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_3-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_3-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_3-1-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_3-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_3-1-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_3-1-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_3-1-40x27.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_3-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_3-1-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_3-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_3-1-633x422.jpg 633w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_3-1-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_3-1-15x10.jpg 15w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_3-1-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_3-1-13x9.jpg 13w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_3-1-385x257.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45117\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The iconic Neumann U87 large-diaphragm condenser microphone.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Condenser mics, also called capacitors, have a conductive diaphragm that sits on top of a metal backplate. The diaphragm acts as one plate of the capacitor, which stores electrical energy.<\/p>\n<p>Condenser mics pick up sound by vibrating the diaphragm. In turn, this changes the capacitance to produce a recordable audio signal. Since condensers use capacitance instead of physical moving coils, sound quality is much more detailed than a dynamic microphone. This makes them the most widely used type of microphone in the studio. They&#8217;re more sensitive than dynamics but not necessarily more fragile, making them a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/basics-recording-vocals\/\">good choice for recording vocals<\/a>, acoustic instruments<\/strong>, and more.<\/p>\n<p>While dynamic mics don&#8217;t require any external power because their design is mechanical, condenser microphones require +48 V phantom power. This is supplied by your audio interface and is switchable on and off. Some condenser microphones are tube-powered and come with their own dedicated power supply!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/neumann-tlm-102-vs-neumann-tlm-103\/\">Neumann TLM 102 vs Neumann TLM 103: Comparison<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Ribbon Microphones<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45116\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45116\" style=\"width: 457px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45116 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_4.jpg\" alt=\"The Different Kinds of Microphones and Their Applications_4\" width=\"457\" height=\"700\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_4.jpg 457w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_4-49x75.jpg 49w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_4-176x270.jpg 176w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_4-147x225.jpg 147w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_4-111x170.jpg 111w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_4-274x420.jpg 274w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_4-98x150.jpg 98w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_4-229x350.jpg 229w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_4-40x61.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_4-12x18.jpg 12w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_4-160x245.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_4-353x540.jpg 353w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_4-10x16.jpg 10w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_4-396x606.jpg 396w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_4-9x14.jpg 9w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_4-222x340.jpg 222w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_4-7x10.jpg 7w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_4-17x26.jpg 17w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_4-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_4-6x9.jpg 6w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_4-14x21.jpg 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_4-385x590.jpg 385w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_4-20x31.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 457px) 100vw, 457px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45116\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The RCA 44 ribbon microphone was first introduced in the 1930s.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ribbon microphones use a thin metal ribbon suspended in a magnetic field to create sound. The ribbon connects to the microphone&#8217;s output, and its vibration in response to sound within the magnetic field generates the recordable electrical signal.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/best-ribbon-mic\/\">The 9 Best Ribbon Mics for Your Home Studio in 2023<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ribbon microphones are similar to moving coil microphones in that they both produce sound by means of magnetic induction, but are much more sensitive and physically fragile than a moving coil dynamic mic.<\/p>\n<p>Ribbons aren&#8217;t as popular as they once were. For one, they&#8217;re expensive and fragile, so they aren&#8217;t a great choice for beginning home studios. High SPLs can destroy delicate ribbon mics! However, modern ribbons like those made by Royer are much more sturdy than the earliest models.<\/p>\n<p>Ribbon microphones are able to capture high notes without their associated harshness, and they have a warm, &#8220;vintage&#8221; sound to them. They were <strong>used<\/strong> <strong>frequently on horns<\/strong> in the early days, actively mellowing out the brightness found in instruments like a trumpet.<\/p>\n<p>While not recommended for a beginner or as an <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/best-cheap-microphones\/\">all-around microphone<\/a>, ribbons still have a place in the studio for that recognizable warmth and tone of early recordings.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/best-neumann-mics-for-vocals\/\">The 6 Best Neumann Mics for Vocals in 2023 (Live &amp; Studio Sound)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Microphone Polar Patterns<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Polar patterns represent how sensitive a microphone is 360\u00b0 around the diaphragm. Cardioid, omnidirectional, and bi-directional (or figure-8) are the most common pickup patterns you&#8217;ll find.<\/p>\n<h3>Cardioid<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45111 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_5.png\" alt=\"The Different Kinds of Microphones and Their Applications_5\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_5.png 600w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_5-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_5-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_5-270x270.png 270w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_5-225x225.png 225w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_5-170x170.png 170w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_5-320x320.png 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_5-40x40.png 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_5-18x18.png 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_5-160x160.png 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_5-540x540.png 540w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_5-16x16.png 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_5-422x422.png 422w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_5-14x14.png 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_5-340x340.png 340w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_5-10x10.png 10w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_5-20x20.png 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_5-9x9.png 9w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_5-385x385.png 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is the most common polar pattern you&#8217;ll find which gets its name from its resemblance to a heart. A cardioid polar pattern is at its most sensitive 0\u00b0 on axis\u2014in other words, with the mic pointed directly at the artist or instrument.<\/p>\n<p>Picturing the microphone on a stand, as you begin to move around towards its backside, the microphone is at its least sensitive. Cardioid is a &#8220;point-and-shoot&#8221; polar pattern which you&#8217;ll find on both dynamic microphones and condensers (even those with switchable patterns).<\/p>\n<p>By and large, it works well for miking anything, so long as you position it correctly in relation to the instrument! Cardioid patterns are especially great both in the studio and for live sound when bleed across multiple mics is a concern. One concern with cardioid mics is the <strong>proximity effect<\/strong>, which increases the low-end response of the mic the closer it is to a sound source.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, there are variations of the cardioid polar pattern including supercardioid and hypercardioid, with somewhat tighter pickup ranges at 0\u00b0 and some sensitivity at 180\u00b0.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>RELATED:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/townsend-labs-sphere-l22-review\/\">Townsend Labs Sphere L22 Review: Why We Love This Modeling Mic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Omnidirectional<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45112 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_6.png 600w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_6-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_6-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_6-270x270.png 270w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_6-225x225.png 225w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_6-170x170.png 170w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_6-320x320.png 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_6-40x40.png 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_6-18x18.png 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_6-160x160.png 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_6-540x540.png 540w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_6-16x16.png 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_6-422x422.png 422w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_6-14x14.png 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_6-340x340.png 340w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_6-10x10.png 10w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_6-20x20.png 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_6-9x9.png 9w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_6-385x385.png 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As its name suggests, an omnidirectional polar pattern is equally sensitive all the way around the capsule. In the real world its frequency response isn&#8217;t exactly perfect 360\u00b0 around the microphone, but for all intents and purposes it will capture the sound anywhere in a room regardless of where its coming from in relation to the mic itself.<\/p>\n<p>Lots of mid-range to high-end condensers with switchable polar patterns will have omnidirectional as an option. Room miking drums, for example, benefits from an omnidirectional pickup so you&#8217;re getting all of the sound happening in the room.<\/p>\n<h3>Bi-Directional (Figure-8)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45113 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_7.png 600w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_7-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_7-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_7-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_7-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_7-270x270.png 270w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_7-225x225.png 225w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_7-170x170.png 170w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_7-320x320.png 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_7-40x40.png 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_7-18x18.png 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_7-160x160.png 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_7-540x540.png 540w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_7-16x16.png 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_7-422x422.png 422w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_7-14x14.png 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_7-340x340.png 340w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_7-10x10.png 10w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_7-20x20.png 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_7-9x9.png 9w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Different-Kinds-of-Microphones-and-Their-Applications_7-385x385.png 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is the default polar pattern of most ribbon microphones. Bi-directional means the mic is as equally sensitive at 0\u00b0 as it is at 180\u00b0.<\/p>\n<p>Bi-directional polar patterns are most handy for the Blumlein pair stereo miking technique. It takes two figure-8 microphones and crosses their pickup patterns. This recreates a very realistic stereo image for the listener, especially on headphones!<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for some great microphones to get started, check out our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/the-6-microphones-you-need-to-know-about\/\">the 6 microphones you need to know about<\/a>!<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-video widescreen youtube\">\n<div class=\"container-lazyload preview-lazyload container-youtube js-lazyload--not-loaded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HGMYn0ZoLN0&#038;t=3684s\" class=\"lazy-load-youtube preview-lazyload preview-youtube\" data-video-title=\"Microphones: Large Diaphragm Condenser Shootout at Vintage King - Warren Huart - Produce Like A Pro\" title=\"Play video &quot;Microphones: Large Diaphragm Condenser Shootout at Vintage King - Warren Huart - Produce Like A Pro&quot;\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HGMYn0ZoLN0&#038;t=3684s<\/a><noscript>Video can&#8217;t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HGMYn0ZoLN0&#038;t=3684s\" title=\"Microphones: Large Diaphragm Condenser Shootout at Vintage King - Warren Huart - Produce Like A Pro\">Microphones: Large Diaphragm Condenser Shootout at Vintage King &#8211; Warren Huart &#8211; Produce Like A Pro (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HGMYn0ZoLN0&#038;t=3684s)<\/a><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Which Microphone Do You Need?<\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;ve talked about the three different kinds of microphones and how they work. Now we&#8217;ll take a quick look at what you can use for different instruments.<\/p>\n<h3>Best Microphones for Vocals<\/h3>\n<p>Large-diaphragm condensers are the go-to for vocals. There are\u00a0<em>tons\u00a0<\/em>of affordable LDCs these days, so don&#8217;t feel like you have to invest in a U87 right away. In some cases engineers will reach for a dynamic mic like a Shure SM7B for vocals, and great records have definitely been made on SM57s\/58s. But for the most part, large-diaphragm condensers work amazing on vocals.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/best-vocal-mics\/\">Best Vocal Mics Under $500<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Best Microphones for Guitars<\/h3>\n<h4>Acoustic<\/h4>\n<p>Acoustic guitars sound fantastic on small-diaphragm condensers. SDCs offer this really hi-fi, 3D detail that&#8217;s just incredible on any acoustic instrument. Large-diaphragm condensers work great as well, and if you picked a great LDC for vocals, chances are it&#8217;s going to be great on acoustic guitar too. Under specific circumstances you might reach for a dynamic microphone, but most of the time an SDC or LDC is the best pick.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/best-mic-for-acoustic-guitar\/\">7 Best Mics for Acoustic Guitar (Under $1000)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Electric<\/h4>\n<p>Electric guitars are loud and abrasive. You need a sturdy mic that can handle that volume without distorting. In most cases, that&#8217;s going to be a dynamic. By far and away, the Shure SM57 is the most popular mic for electric guitar. Engineers will generally record guitar amps with at least two mics, so you&#8217;ll commonly pair up a dynamic alongside a condenser and blend them to taste.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/best-mic-for-guitar-amps\/\">7 Best Mics for Guitar Amps to Get Killer Tone<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Best Microphones for Drums<\/h3>\n<p>Drums are tricky. You really need to pull out the whole arsenal to get the most detailed image of the kit. That means a combination of dynamics, SDCs, and LDCs. You want something rugged on the loudest parts of the kit, so dynamic mics on the snare (like an SM57) and kick (try an AKG D112) make sense. Usually you&#8217;ll see SDCs on hi-hat and sometimes as overheads. Toms love a good Sennheiser MD 421, and a pair of LDCs make great overheads as well.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/best-overhead-drum-mics\/\">5 Best Overhead Drum Mics for Detail &amp; Clarity<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Best Microphones for Bass<\/h3>\n<p>On bass, you obviously want something that can capture the low-end well. Dynamic mics are the most common choice for bass amps, and oftentimes what you&#8217;d use on a kick drum works on bass as well. The Electrovoice RE-20 is a popular bass mic, as is the AKG D112.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The more you get into the recording craft, the more you&#8217;ll start to recognize different kinds of microphones. There\u2019s a huge world of mics out there, but knowing the major types will help you decide what to use. 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