Microphone Comparison

Compare microphone types and find the best match for your use case.

Microphone Types at a Glance

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Dynamic

  • Sensitivity: Low
  • Phantom power: No
  • Noise rejection: Excellent
  • Durability: Very high
  • Detail: Moderate
  • Price: $50-300
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Condenser

  • Sensitivity: High
  • Phantom power: Yes (48V)
  • Noise rejection: Low
  • Durability: Moderate
  • Detail: Excellent
  • Price: $100-1000+
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Ribbon

  • Sensitivity: Low-Mid
  • Phantom power: Some
  • Noise rejection: Moderate
  • Durability: Fragile
  • Detail: Warm/natural
  • Price: $150-3000+

Find Your Ideal Microphone

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Polar Pattern Guide

Cardioid - Picks up from front, rejects rear. Best for single-source recording and live use.
Omnidirectional - Equal pickup in all directions. Natural sound, no proximity effect.
Figure-8 - Front and rear pickup, rejects sides. Great for interviews and ribbon mics.
Supercardioid - Tighter than cardioid with small rear lobe. Better isolation in noisy settings.