Making a Scene Presents - Microphone Basics: Dynamic vs. Condenser vs. Ribbon and When to Use Each

If you’re an indie musician setting up your first home studio, one of the most confusing things you’ll run into is microphones. Walk into any music store, and you’ll see a wall full of mics—big, small, fat, skinny, cheap, and insanely expensive. The big question is: what’s the difference? And how do you know which mic to grab when you’re recording vocals, guitar, or drums?

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