Microphones are today an indispensable tool for millions of online creators: streamers, home creators or podcasters, looking for professional solutions at a reasonable price. However, the choice of the right model depends not only on the budget. Among the most popular we can find dynamic and condenser microphones, differing in sensitivity level, frequency response or sound characteristics. Let's find out which one will work better in your studio.
Dynamics or condensers? This is a question that not only gamers ask themselves. Each microphone offers slightly different features. To a large extent, the final effect of your recording depends on them.
Dynamic microphones - durability and simplicity
Dynamic microphone is an excellent choice for those who work in acoustically unsuitable conditions, that is, the vast majority of creators, operating in the privacy of their room. Inadequately soundproofed walls, floors, but also doors and windows, let through noise, hums or conversations going on in the neighboring room. One of the advantages of dynamics is that it effectively nullifies unwanted background sounds, so that the recording or transmission takes place without interference. Recipients thus hear only the streamer or podcaster.
Dynamic microphones work on the principle of movement of a coil placed in a magnetic field. The vibrations of the air, generated by the sound waves, move the coil, generating a voltage at its terminals, and this is how a current is generated at a frequency that corresponds to the frequency of vibration of the sound waves. As a result, a dynamic microphone requires no additional power supply and no complicated setup, and can be used immediately out of the box.
The design of dynamic microphones also makes them durable and resistant to mechanical damage, which is no small matter for those who use gestures during recordings or LIVE broadcasts.
Radium 350D - dynamic power
The GENESIS Radium 350D is a microphone that makes you comfortable with both recording and live broadcasting. And that means one thing: it can become your base tool for gaming and work. The Radium 350D offers audio recording in 24-bit resolution, with a maximum sampling frequency of 192 kHz and a frequency response of 60 to 14,000 Hz.
We used a foam filter in it, which effectively nullifies the sonic effects of explosive noises that distort the recording. In addition, unlike condenser microphones - the Radium 350 D allows even more effective background separation.
Among the microphone's amenities and features is a potentiometer that allows easy and smooth control of the volume of the recorded voice. When the unit is on standby, the LED located on the body will light up green. When the knob is clicked, a red LED is activated, indicating that the device is muted.
The microphone can be used using not only an arm (standard5/8” thread), but also an adjustable tripod. All you need to do is place it on a desk, and then plug it into your computer using a USB-C cable (with a USB-A adapter).
The GENESIS Radium 350D comes with a tripod, which allows you to use the microphone immediately out of the box. The minimalist design makes the Radium 350D look extremely professional, and the subdued color scheme, with the brand's signature gun metal finish, will allow you to build a visually cohesive set that looks great on camera.
The built-in pop-filter does not disturb the proportions and aesthetics of the microphone with unnecessary sponge or foam - it has been hidden under the mesh.
See for yourself how the Radium 350D works.
- You are recording in conditions that are not acoustically suitable (for example, at home, without soundproofing walls)
- you care about reducing unwanted background noise, such as street noise, the sound of conversations in neighboring rooms
- you do not want to worry about auxiliary power supply
- you are looking for an easy-to-use microphone that can be quickly plugged in and used without complicated configuration
- you need durable and damage-resistant equipment that can withstand even intense gestures during recordings or streams
Condenser microphones - precision and sensitivity
Capacitive microphones are known for their higher sensitivity and precision in sound reproduction than dynamic models. They work by varying the distance between two condenser diaphragms, which allows them to capture even the most delicate sounds. They often require phantom power (48V).
Capacitance microphones reproduce both low and high frequencies better, making the sound more detailed and natural, but they will work much better in a professional recording studio than in the four walls of a room - unless you have taken care to soundproof it beforehand. This type of microphones pick up most of the ambient sounds, meaning everything going on around you. And even noises that you yourself may not hear.
A perfect example is our Radium 600 G2, which combines ultimate precision with comfort. The cardioid characteristic concentrates the capture of the voice coming from the front of the device, so your voice will gain a slightly more warmed tone and resound like in a real radio broadcast.
Thanks to its high sensitivity (maximum sampling frequency of 48 kHz) and wide frequency response from 30 to 18,000 Hz, the Radium 600 G2 perfectly reproduces even the finest nuances of sound.
- You work in a well-damped studio or a place with controlled acoustics
- you care about high precision in sound reproduction - a condenser microphone captures even the finest details and nuances
- you want to achieve a more natural and detailed sound, better reproducing both low and high frequencies
- you are recording vocals, acoustic instruments, podcasts or other content where the highest sound quality is crucial
- you have the possibility to connect the microphone to an additional power supply (phantom power 48V)
Do you now know which microphone model will be right for you?