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Condenser microphone
A condenser microphone is usually more sensitive and detailed, making it useful for vocals and acoustic sources.
Level relevance: introduced at Nat 4; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
Condenser microphones are often chosen when detail and sensitivity are important. They are commonly used for vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, and overheads. Because they can pick up more room sound and fine detail, placement matters a lot. Many condenser microphones require phantom power from the interface or mixer.
Topics
RecordingHardwareMicrophone technique
Curriculum statussupporting vocabulary
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