Bruh this guy said that the information we just learned from him is practically useless, but it's very interesting xD I agree man, I love this educational video.
***** But everyone who watched this whole video knows this video was very interesting, so great job man!!! FYI: When you said that the information was useless out of nowhere, I cracked up so hard xD
the thing is, that even though this information might sound useless for our "everyday pool knowless" , its acctually very usefull when you want to learn more, and people who acctually knows more, try to give the long hard answers just to stablish they as experts, and not to let you learn(lots of those guys). Your video was magnificently simple and complete in order to help me know basics useless microphone slang. TYVM!
This is like Ryan Gosling describing how microphones work. I approve. Well spoken, explained clearly, and I appreciate the tone of your voice. This is probably the creepiest comment I've ever made, but I mean it all as a compliment!
Awesome video. It's refreshing to find such an articulate instructional video on TH-cam. I typically find myself fast forwarding through 20 minutes of rambling just to find the information I'm seeking, but this was great. Keep it up.
This was by far the most helpful thing I have looked up on the subject. Thanks so much for that! Guess I'm getting a dynamic mic for my yells and screams.
This video is so informative and gives me everything I need to know! Not like all the other videos people make that just half-ass explain something and only what they know of it. Like if you left out one detail like the fact that the condenser is more sensitive to high pitched, quick, and quiet sounds, or the way the sound is transferred (like the condenser being easy to make the plates move, and amplifying the signal, and the dynamic having the coil that needs more pressure to move, but makes the signal strength based on the sound it senses). I now not only know that I need a dynamic mic, but why I need it, how it works, and how to work with it. Thank you so much!
I don't see why you don't have more subscribers. You explain things in a very understandable and concise way. You sound like you do this king of thing for a living.
Cool video man. You have a talent for explaining this stuff. Just a suggestion but you should do a video on microphone level vs line level and why we need a pre-amp to amplify microphone level to line level. Also as a suggestion the difference between consumer line level and professional line level (+4dbu vs -10dbv), why it's important to record at levels optimized for your interfaces A/D converter and what the reference level is for consumer / pro based gear.
That's actually a pretty interesting video. Plus, you're a great teacher and you can explain things in a way that everyone can understand. Thanks, subbed.
I've started doing sound at church and am frantically trying to increase my knowledge base. You have just explained simply what is quite complex. You are easy to follow.
Those currents created by the magnet and copper coil are called "Eddy Currents" by the way. They are also used to detect discontinuities in, typically, nonferrous metals.
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks man. The diagrams are super helpful. So basically, dynamic microphones work through electromagnetic induction on the solenoid (Faraday's Law) and condenser microphones are powered from the energy of the electric field stored in the capacitor
Minister, I really enjoyed your TH-cam. It was simple, precise and brief informational material. I also liked your physical and graphical presentation making my understanding quite easy. I like you minster. God bless you. Haile Okbe, Toronto, Canada
Hey Michael! You seem to know more about the subject than I do, but I would suggest using a dynamic/broadcast quality microphone in the following very-common situation: You're recording vocals/podcasting/screencasting in a semi-treated, or untreated home studio (i.e. bedroom). Dynamic mics are less sensitive & provide better at off-axis "rejection" than condensers. So unless you want your recordings to be littered with ambient noise (birds chirping, cars driving by, the sound of the saliva in your mouth) that absolutely kill your recordings, then avoid condensers.
Hello. Am I right in my conclusions? There is no crucial difference between condenser and dynamic mics for vocals, but for quiet voice condenser is better. Both mics need wall treatment ideally. I had experience with dynamic mics and I can tell for sure that they pick up everything around and reverb just about the same as condenser mic does. Thank you.
I loved your video. Your presentation of the material and the way you reiterated talking points as you went while still being concise was so easy to comprehend and learn. I feel so satisfied after watching your video. It told me everything I wanted to know. Thank you and well done sir!
Really cool video Michael, thanks for sharing, but I still have a couple of questions... According to your experience, what would be the best microphone to record my voice on a computer, considering the fact that there might be background sounds such as computer fans, or even TV speakers (in the worst case). I really want a microphone that focuses on my voice. And second question, I don't have a huge budget, so I'm looking for a microphone for maximum 250$ (pop filter and pod included), I've looked at USB microphones but I don't know if they worth it or not... Any advices on this ? Thanks a lot !
Hey thanks for the great video. I still thought I'd get your advice if you read these resposes. I sing classical/opera music much of the time. However I do other syles too. Either way, I have a very high first suprano voice. Would you say that compressor type would be the better choice for me to use when recording. Should I use a different style when singing songs that are not operatic or classical?
Very informative and well delivered content. Do you have footage discussing piezoelectric mics? Trying to find (understand the difference between a piezoelectric mic and a mems mic for acoustic pickup) has there been hybrids made of these techniques? I'm not trying to be the sore thumb with a propeller hat, but trying to understand.
I use the Audio Technica AT2020 usb condenser, and it really brings the clarity in my voice out without so much added eq in mixing. I started out with a Rockband 2 usb Mic and must say...Condenser is the way to go for vocals
thanks for the video, very educational for me, as I like to understand the theory behind:) Also, Im gonna get my first microphone for vocal recording. Im planning to get a condenser. Is there any recommendation, model or tip for getting one please?:)
Very nicely done, Michael! I haven't done much with audio engineering since my college days, about thirty years ago. The microphones haven't changed much. everything else has!
For such a great explanation, I have! to hit "like" Thanks so much, I could follow your explanations really well and that for not being a native speaker. All thumbs up!
ThomasGrillo you really wouldn't have. There's no way to compare a dynamic to a condenser in general. Sometimes two dynamics can sounds more different than a dynamic and condenser.
Anytime your talking about diaphragms and vibrators, you are sure to get peeps attention!! ;) So anyhows, the dynamic mike picks up stuff close and the condenser picks up everything. But the "Extremely General" comment threw me. GOOD JOB BRO!
Hey Michael, I would like to applaud your video for a clear description of the difference with condenser mics and dynamic mics and why phantom power is necessary for the condenser version, need to educate music store salespeople to explain the difference to customers before they assume the customer understands the difference between the two and finds out that what they purchased isn't appropriate for their needs. Thanks
As an engineer with 48 years experience, I can say, nothing is set in stone. Overall, I find that female vocals on condenser mics can be trickier than male. One of my favorite mics of all time is the EV RE-20, which to me has the sweetness of a condenser without that low-mid 'darkness' I hear in so many condensers. The RE-20 can be used on virtually anything. Many "Wrecking Crew" recordings were done using shure dynamics on acoustic rhythm guitars.
Michael, Thank you for this Very Informative and helpful information. I've been singing for 50 years and didn't until now clearly understand the differences. I was about to go out Today and buy a different mic But this video convinced me I don't need to. I've been using a Shure SM58 Beta for the past six years. I't been a real work horse for me. I sing Classic Rock Folk and Pop. My voice tends to be a bit harsh on the high end and I was wondering if switching mics would help. Your post reaffirms that I'm already using the correct mic for my situation.Thanks for saving me some $$ Dana Lewis
Hey Michael! I found your video very informative and helpful. So thanks for that. But I was wondering if Dynamic and or Condenser microphones can be used live for example on a live stream or on a live voice chatting software. I'm thinking of picking one up for recording instruments or my voice and I'm fairly new to the microphone science. Thanks a ton~
+Michael Pitluk Thanks so much for your speedy response! It helps a lot having a knowledgeable person as yourself to bounce a question off of. Happy Fourth of July!
So sound waves hit the diaphragm etc -- louder noises = more pressure on the coil (more movement) But lower frequencies also = more pressure on the coil (from repeatedly hitting it or hitting it less frequently)? (more movement?) So how can the mic tell the difference between a louder sound and a lower pitch, or a softer sound and a high pitch? Does it just read the force of the waves as the amplitude, and read the frequency (of this force acting on the diaphragm) as the pitch? I'm tired and haven't thought this through so sorry if I'm missing something obvious and am being stupid!
the condenser picks up tiny sounds in the background UNTIL the close performance begins. But if there is a space, the background will flare up again because the disturbance is augmented by a "capacitor" (releases large signal from small input). The ordinary mike gives a faithful registry of every sound so if the first note is loud it won't be distorted ...
Thanks bro...i decided to go with condenser mics and I am really stuck in choosing between the Rode NT1A and the NT1. people are saying that the NT1 has a flat frequency response. but i dont have any idea what does that mean . Does that helpful for us in anyway ? Help me man its confusing
Appreciate the video! Cool info. I did feel that the explanation of the uses was a little short. Reading between the lines id say a condenser would be better as a spacial microphone. Hopefully i got my answer. thanks.
+Michael Pitluk I meant whichever would perform better from a distance. I'm thinking of trying to set up a Mic in a living room for voice to text. Not sure how well it will work or not on a coffee table. Although ultimately it seems like a condenser being more sensitive and larger would do the trick.
Bruh this guy said that the information we just learned from him is practically useless, but it's very interesting xD I agree man, I love this educational video.
***** But everyone who watched this whole video knows this video was very interesting, so great job man!!!
FYI: When you said that the information was useless out of nowhere, I cracked up so hard xD
the thing is, that even though this information might sound useless for our "everyday pool knowless" , its acctually very usefull when you want to learn more, and people who acctually knows more, try to give the long hard answers just to stablish they as experts, and not to let you learn(lots of those guys). Your video was magnificently simple and complete in order to help me know basics useless microphone slang. TYVM!
This is like Ryan Gosling describing how microphones work. I approve. Well spoken, explained clearly, and I appreciate the tone of your voice.
This is probably the creepiest comment I've ever made, but I mean it all as a compliment!
Awesome video. It's refreshing to find such an articulate instructional video on TH-cam. I typically find myself fast forwarding through 20 minutes of rambling just to find the information I'm seeking, but this was great. Keep it up.
This was by far the most helpful thing I have looked up on the subject. Thanks so much for that! Guess I'm getting a dynamic mic for my yells and screams.
Alright. Thanks again! Very helpful :)
This video is so informative and gives me everything I need to know! Not like all the other videos people make that just half-ass explain something and only what they know of it. Like if you left out one detail like the fact that the condenser is more sensitive to high pitched, quick, and quiet sounds, or the way the sound is transferred (like the condenser being easy to make the plates move, and amplifying the signal, and the dynamic having the coil that needs more pressure to move, but makes the signal strength based on the sound it senses). I now not only know that I need a dynamic mic, but why I need it, how it works, and how to work with it. Thank you so much!
I don't see why you don't have more subscribers. You explain things in a very understandable and concise way. You sound like you do this king of thing for a living.
Michael, what a great video and brilliant explanation. Thank you so much
When you said breath in I held my breath until I died because I have Internet Explorer and the rest of the video didn't load in. Rip if u cri
+SusannePlays xD
yeah microsoft is trying to destroy your win 7 and windows 8
Excellent joke. I love your entertainment. Haile Okbe, Toronto, Canada
Cool video man. You have a talent for explaining this stuff. Just a suggestion but you should do a video on microphone level vs line level and why we need a pre-amp to amplify microphone level to line level. Also as a suggestion the difference between consumer line level and professional line level (+4dbu vs -10dbv), why it's important to record at levels optimized for your interfaces A/D converter and what the reference level is for consumer / pro based gear.
dude, i definitely learned something. thanks, you were super clear and had a fun way of explaining the subject. best of luck.
Sweet! Just what I was looking for. Thanks for the upload and the thorough explanation! Also very well organized video.
That's actually a pretty interesting video. Plus, you're a great teacher and you can explain things in a way that everyone can understand. Thanks, subbed.
Came here for a sound-vs-sound comparison and found a well packed explanation instead; that's much better. Thanks for the video!
I've started doing sound at church and am frantically trying to increase my knowledge base. You have just explained simply what is quite complex. You are easy to follow.
Those currents created by the magnet and copper coil are called "Eddy Currents" by the way. They are also used to detect discontinuities in, typically, nonferrous metals.
Michael- This video was great and very informative. I liked the way of keeping the science simple and crisp. Thank You.
Dude awesome video. The candid personality made it even better. subscribed
intro was funny lmao. nice review man, helped.
Well done. Thanks for the in depth clarity in your explanation.
PERFECT explanation! Thank you!
this is part of my bridge work for music tech for A level so thank's for the help this really simplified it
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks man. The diagrams are super helpful.
So basically, dynamic microphones work through electromagnetic induction on the solenoid (Faraday's Law) and condenser microphones are powered from the energy of the electric field stored in the capacitor
Thanks for that, very informative, educational with a good dry straight to the point humor. You earned my like and subscription
Now I get it!!! thank you for taking the time in explaining the difference, well done sir.
Best description I've heard! Thanks!
excellent job. I appreciated the clarity in the presentation and picked up the knowledge that I needed.
Minister, I really enjoyed your TH-cam. It was simple, precise and brief informational material. I also liked your physical and graphical presentation making my understanding quite easy. I like you minster. God bless you.
Haile Okbe, Toronto, Canada
Hey Michael!
You seem to know more about the subject than I do, but I would suggest using a dynamic/broadcast quality microphone in the following very-common situation:
You're recording vocals/podcasting/screencasting in a semi-treated, or untreated home studio (i.e. bedroom).
Dynamic mics are less sensitive & provide better at off-axis "rejection" than condensers. So unless you want your recordings to be littered with ambient noise (birds chirping, cars driving by, the sound of the saliva in your mouth) that absolutely kill your recordings, then avoid condensers.
Really informative!! Thanks!!
Best explanation I found on the topic! At least on my level... Great job! Love the humor in your lecture :) Liked and subscribed!
Very informative and well spoken. I am going to go with a condenser for my home studio. Thank you!
Really informative man! Kudos to you for educating us!
This is great man, subscribed and looking forward to more!
Short and sweet.. liked it...
Loved your clear and easy to follow explanation. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Subscribed your channel.
7:14 "Good for you for watching" haha :D I love it
... IT ALL MAKES SE (opps cap lock) sense now. Thanks for making this video man. Jam on!
Hello. Am I right in my conclusions? There is no crucial difference between condenser and dynamic mics for vocals, but for quiet voice condenser is better. Both mics need wall treatment ideally. I had experience with dynamic mics and I can tell for sure that they pick up everything around and reverb just about the same as condenser mic does. Thank you.
Very good Michael, to the point and interestingly performed, thanks a lot.
Dude that was some bossy ass educational video, i loved it and enjoyed every bit thanks to you sir.
I love the way you teach man.
I loved your video. Your presentation of the material and the way you reiterated talking points as you went while still being concise was so easy to comprehend and learn. I feel so satisfied after watching your video. It told me everything I wanted to know. Thank you and well done sir!
Great speech man :) very straight forward, no less-talk, a bit of jokes :) Thanks!
Really cool video Michael, thanks for sharing, but I still have a couple of questions...
According to your experience, what would be the best microphone to record my voice on a computer, considering the fact that there might be background sounds such as computer fans, or even TV speakers (in the worst case).
I really want a microphone that focuses on my voice.
And second question, I don't have a huge budget, so I'm looking for a microphone for maximum 250$ (pop filter and pod included), I've looked at USB microphones but I don't know if they worth it or not... Any advices on this ?
Thanks a lot !
Hey thanks for the great video. I still thought I'd get your advice if you read these resposes. I sing classical/opera music much of the time. However I do other syles too. Either way, I have a very high first suprano voice. Would you say that compressor type would be the better choice for me to use when recording. Should I use a different style when singing songs that are not operatic or classical?
Fantastic explanation. Great video
thanks for giving us good information about the Dynamic and condenser microphone......
Great video! Assigning it to my Music Tech students.
It's a church school...that's how we roll;-)
Great job. Is a dynamic mic better for a solo performance and a condenser better for 3 people trying to sing into one mic?
Hey, great explanation! Just what I was looking for
Thanks for the explanation - I finally get it.
Great job dude ! It was very helpful
Thanks, Mike!
Very helpful explanation! Thank you!
SO ARE YOU SAYING I NEED A POWER SUPPLY FOR MY CONDENSER MIC?
Thanks for the nice video man. What would you recommend for someone primarily interested in voice comms?
Lol, both these mics are too pro for me :p
Very informative and well delivered content. Do you have footage discussing piezoelectric mics? Trying to find (understand the difference between a piezoelectric mic and a mems mic for acoustic pickup) has there been hybrids made of these techniques? I'm not trying to be the sore thumb with a propeller hat, but trying to understand.
I use the Audio Technica AT2020 usb condenser, and it really brings the clarity in my voice out without so much added eq in mixing. I started out with a Rockband 2 usb Mic and must say...Condenser is the way to go for vocals
+Joshua Hayes pls tell me sir which is best for vocal singing recoding mic,,,,dymanic is best ya condenser pls reply ?
+deepak kumar I'm far from professional bro but I've gotten great quality on both. it depends on the artist and the Mic
thanks for the video, very educational for me, as I like to understand the theory behind:) Also, Im gonna get my first microphone for vocal recording. Im planning to get a condenser. Is there any recommendation, model or tip for getting one please?:)
Very nicely done, Michael! I haven't done much with audio engineering since my college days, about thirty years ago. The microphones haven't changed much. everything else has!
My face during his explanations: o___o
Thank you for the explanation! graphics were helpful too!!!
Thanks. Good explanation and good video!
For such a great explanation, I have! to hit "like" Thanks so much, I could follow your explanations really well and that for not being a native speaker. All thumbs up!
Oh and of course I susbribed, too!
Helped with my study, thank you.
For a beginner what would you suggest using for youtube commentaries and voice overs, condenser or dynamic?
Thanks for the theory, but I would have gained more from a practical demonstration of the dynamic vs condenser microphones.
ThomasGrillo you really wouldn't have. There's no way to compare a dynamic to a condenser in general. Sometimes two dynamics can sounds more different than a dynamic and condenser.
Thank you, great explanation!
Fantastic explanation.Which head worn wireless mike would you recommended for singing drummer. Thanks
Anytime your talking about diaphragms and vibrators, you are sure to get peeps attention!! ;)
So anyhows, the dynamic mike picks up stuff close and the condenser picks up everything.
But the "Extremely General" comment threw me. GOOD JOB BRO!
Wow, that's very a good explanation, thanks!
Thanks for this. I learnt a lot!
You sir are a hero.
Very informative! Thanks!
Awesome explanation! Thanks for your sharing :-)
Hey Michael, I would like to applaud your video for a clear description of the difference with condenser mics and dynamic mics and why phantom power is necessary for the condenser version, need to educate music store salespeople to explain the difference to customers before they assume the customer understands the difference between the two and finds out that what they purchased isn't appropriate for their needs. Thanks
Thanks, best explanation I have heard. Big help in understand this new world of DSLR video sound.
Just what i needed
i swear to god producers make the best informational videos
Good video, man. Thanks for posting. I think I need a condenser.
thank you man, very helpful info!!!
As an engineer with 48 years experience, I can say, nothing is set in stone. Overall, I find that female vocals on condenser mics can be trickier than male. One of my favorite mics of all time is the EV RE-20, which to me has the sweetness of a condenser without that low-mid 'darkness' I hear in so many condensers. The RE-20 can be used on virtually anything. Many "Wrecking Crew" recordings were done using shure dynamics on acoustic rhythm guitars.
So you're saying dynamic mic is better for vocals?
Michael,
Thank you for this Very Informative and helpful information. I've been singing for 50 years and didn't until now clearly understand the differences. I was about to go out Today and buy a different mic But this video convinced me I don't need to.
I've been using a Shure SM58 Beta for the past six years. I't been a real work horse for me. I sing Classic Rock Folk and Pop. My voice tends to be a bit harsh on the high end and I was wondering if switching mics would help. Your post reaffirms that I'm already using the correct mic for my situation.Thanks for saving me some $$
Dana Lewis
wonderfully explained
Very informative. Thank for sharing!
Hey Michael! I found your video very informative and helpful. So thanks for that. But I was wondering if Dynamic and or Condenser microphones can be used live for example on a live stream or on a live voice chatting software. I'm thinking of picking one up for recording instruments or my voice and I'm fairly new to the microphone science. Thanks a ton~
+Michael Pitluk Thanks so much for your speedy response! It helps a lot having a knowledgeable person as yourself to bounce a question off of. Happy Fourth of July!
Thank you for explaining honestly
I feel most people who want to make a channel should watch this video. It helped me understand what is actually happening with my equipment.
+Classy Rage Turtles Network Wholeheartedly agree. Thanks for the awesome vid
Great explanation!
Thank you, this helped a ton!
thanks for helping me cram for my film sound exam! ;P
Awesome man. I want to buy a condenser mic for music recording( voice ,guitar ). Witch one to buy under 100 or 150 euros, can you help me? Thanks.
Good work M8.
So sound waves hit the diaphragm etc --
louder noises = more pressure on the coil (more movement)
But lower frequencies also = more pressure on the coil (from repeatedly hitting it or hitting it less frequently)? (more movement?)
So how can the mic tell the difference between a louder sound and a lower pitch, or a softer sound and a high pitch?
Does it just read the force of the waves as the amplitude, and read the frequency (of this force acting on the diaphragm) as the pitch?
I'm tired and haven't thought this through so sorry if I'm missing something obvious and am being stupid!
Great video! I was looking for a good mic for all kinds of soundeffects. Guess I'm gonna go with a condenser to get a more detailed sound.
the condenser picks up tiny sounds in the background UNTIL the close performance begins. But if there is a space, the background will flare up again because the disturbance is augmented by a "capacitor" (releases large signal from small input). The ordinary mike gives a faithful registry of every sound so if the first note is loud it won't be distorted ...
the last part of vide where you say now you better help me made me to like this video :D
it was kind of funny and nice ...
and thanks bro....
amazing video!!! very helpful!!! thanks!!!
Thanks man learnt a lot...which mic do you think is best for recording rap vocals at home ?
Thanks bro...i decided to go with condenser mics and I am really stuck in choosing between the Rode NT1A and the NT1. people are saying that the NT1 has a flat frequency response. but i dont have any idea what does that mean . Does that helpful for us in anyway ? Help me man its confusing
Got it thanks bro for spending your valuable time sharing knowledge and helping beginners like me really appreciate it. btw i am subbed
Appreciate the video! Cool info. I did feel that the explanation of the uses was a little short. Reading between the lines id say a condenser would be better as a spacial microphone. Hopefully i got my answer. thanks.
+Michael Pitluk I meant whichever would perform better from a distance. I'm thinking of trying to set up a Mic in a living room for voice to text. Not sure how well it will work or not on a coffee table. Although ultimately it seems like a condenser being more sensitive and larger would do the trick.