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Old 9th September 2007, 04:35 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Scruffy View Post
fair play. apologies for being a dirty merchant of misinformation.

I didn't actually know this so I'll take this chance to ask if I've spent roundabouts 100 quid on a condenser unnecessarily?

*cringes at the expected response*
Depends whether it works for you or not. There is a common misconception that condensors are better microphones. To an untrained ear the hyped top end and low end bump of a cheap condensor can sound really appealing, problem is its not always useful, theres a place for dynamic, ribbon and condensor mics in recording, you just have to find whats right for a particular application.

If i were looking for a one mic for all type thing and my budget was 100 quid, i'd probably get a good dynamic over a condensor. The good thing is, if you get a good dynamic as well as your condensor you've got 2 options and you're more likely to get in the ballpark of the sound you're trying to achieve.
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