Dynamic vs Condenser Microphones, What's the Difference?

In today's video I explore the difference between Dynamic & Condenser microphones. I talk about how they work, what that means for real world applications, and then I help you decide which one is right for you.

00:28 - Part I: How do they work?
02:14 - Part II: How are they different?
03:20 - Part III: A quick comparison.
04:02 - Part IV: Which type should you buy?

Correction: Condenser mic used is Rode NT1, not NT1a

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[iuconnecttokyo]

These are some of the best videos on the topic I have ever seen. definitely will recommend to anyone

[GooseRain]

Dynamic mic it is as filtering out background noise in post hurts my quality I've used USB condenser mics in the past so until i can have a better recording space dynamic sounds like the right choice. Thanks for educating me :)

[DaveStarr.]

Very well done. Short, sweet, covers all the pertinent information. Great job!

[xNNJx]

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[grantrichards]

A very good primer on mics with one exception. All microphones have a pickup pattern that determines where it picks up sound from. Three common types (there are several others) are cardioid, omni-directional and uni-directional. Some mics even have an adjustable pattern. His dynamic mic has a cardioid pattern which means it gathers sound strongly from the front but is much weaker from the sides and get almost nothing from the rear. You can buy cardioid condenser mics. In other words, the technology, condenser vs dynamic, is less important than it's pickup pattern in determining from where sounds will come through.

[StephenAghahowa]

When you just hear the names alone, I felt like dynamic would be a better mic, but I’m definitely leaning toward the condenser mic.

[TheBlacSumrfs]

That dynamic mic you're using in this video look crazy as hell.. I like the dynamic microphones better due to me having a very noisy house

[FOGoticus]

That guitar literally came back to life the second you switched to the condenser microphone.

[CurtisBollington]

Thank you. Your videos strike a really good balance - intelligent without being too geeky, and entertaining without being too distracting from the subject. Someone asked me yesterday if I knew the difference between dynamic and condenser mikes, and I said I wasn't sure. I watched your video, then sent it to him because you explain it much better than I could.

[MrZAYZAYproductions]

As someone trying to get into recording with absolutely zero prior knowledge, i can only say thanks my guy

[cameronstevens]

Loved this Video, Very Informative. WIll love to see more like these! Thanks

[Wolverine_onYTTV]

I have kids playing in the house. Dynamic mic is the mic for me lol

[Agi]

The sound is amazing with a condenser. So much clearer. Thank you for this.

[businessreform]

Thank you for sharing your expertise. I record online classes in my home office (in a relatively quiet basement) and I am working on improving the audio quality. I've watched several of your videos and will watch several more before making my final decisions about equipment. Just wanted to say thanks for all the effort you have put into creating these videos.

[isaiahmumaw]

Most helpful video I’ve seen yet. I work with a marching band and do all of their sound, and since I’m entirely self-taught, videos like this have made my job so much easier.

[DJTronuk]

Great explanation of the two types. I know a few things about each, but didn't realize all the differences you pointed out. Thanks for this video! *Keep it up!*

[HandlerRezeiofficial]

Good video. Some or actually MANY people must understand that a condenser shouldn't be used outside a properly treated room. It just doesn't fit. I made my mistakes in the past, but learned fast, and now I only use dynamics in my regular room space.