Dynamic vs Condenser Mic

Microphones: Dynamic or Condenser?

"What mic do I get?" Good question. One of the most important questions one must ask themself when starting up a podcast in fact. Having a certain microphone on your podcast can completely change the tone of your segments, either by picking up too many harsh sounds or not picking up enough sound at all. Below we have a comparison grid so that you can decide which microphone would be more suitable for your podcast.

Durability

Price

Sensitivity

Can withstand harsher temperatures and are built sturdier to withstand rougher handling

Can handle high levels of sound but struggles to pick up slight sounds

Cheaper starting options but can upgrade for a larger price

Dynamic

Very sensitive, can pick up faint whispers, cannot handle too high volume before damage

Start off more expensive for lower-end quality then increase in price but can find good options

Built with lighter, more delicate parts so can be prone to breaking if handled too rough

Condenser