A dynamic mic uses electromagnetic induction and a condenser mic uses variable capacitance. Dynamic mics are less sensitive, while condensers capture more detail but also pick up more noise. Dynamic ...

How does a condenser microphone work? Long used in recording studios, condenser microphones have seen a boost in popularity recently, with the advent of vlogs and podcasts. This trend looks set to ...

These two new Final VR3000 gaming earphones now have a detachable cable and one model has a condenser microphone so players ...

Fig. 1: Diagrams from Wente’s 1916 patent application show the condenser microphone in cutaway view. Diaphragm (#6), which is grounded, is stretched only 5/10000th of an inch from the backplate (#7), ...

Marc Storch is a commerce writer currently based in Denver, Colorado. He is passionate about making tech accessible to all and being excellent to each other. Outside of writing about tech and video ...

Sound quality is an essential ingredient in the mix for anyone who wants to produce a compelling podcast. Poor sound is one of the biggest turn-offs for listeners and a guaranteed way of ensuring your ...

If you want to start making great recordings at home, you're going to need a few things: an audio interface, a computer with decent storage (or a tape machine!) and a good condenser mic. I reviewed ...

As the Internet has turned so many of us into content creators, we’ve seen the quality of webcams and microphones steadily increase to the point at which even a fairly modestly-equipped YouTuber now ...

This microphone is compact, easy to set up, and produces great audio. One of the best microphones for streaming at this price is also aesthetically pleasing and fits well on a gaming desktop. The ...

Before the internet, microphones were mostly considered devices used by musicians, DJs, and radio personalities. Times have changed. Whether you’re a musician, a YouTuber, or you have a podcast, if ...