Condenser mic specifications

1. What are the characteristics of condenser microphone?
2. What are good specs for a mic?
3. Do all condenser mics need 48V?
4. What does a typical condenser microphone require?

What are the characteristics of condenser microphone?

A condenser microphone displays reciprocal dynamic behavior, meaning that a timevarying electrical signal applied between the diaphragm and the backplane will cause the diaphragm to vibrate and generate an acoustic output having a similar waveform, just as a time-varying acoustic pressure generates an electrical output ...

What are good specs for a mic?

A microphone with a frequency response range of around 80 Hz to 15 kHz would make a good choice for a vocal mic. However for miking snares and toms, you would look for a range that starts lower, at around 50 Hz, and for a bass drum mic, you will want a low end of 40 Hz or even lower, down to 30 Hz.

Do all condenser mics need 48V?

Yes! Condenser microphones are the primary kind which require +48V phantom power to operate the active circuitry inside. An exception are tube microphones, which are a type of condenser that still use external power supplies.

What does a typical condenser microphone require?

Condenser microphones require power from a battery or external source. The resulting audio signal is stronger signal than that from a dynamic. Condensers also tend to be more sensitive and responsive than dynamics, making them well-suited to capturing subtle nuances in a sound.