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Ribbon
Delicate design, warm and natural sound, bidirectional pickup pattern, often used for mellow tones and room ambience.
Dynamic
Robust design, handles high volume levels without distortion, commonly used for live vocals and instruments.
Shotgun
Highly directional, isolates sound from a distance, most commonly used in film and broadcast.
Boundary/PZM
Placed on flat surfaces, captures sound within a hemispherical area, typically used in conference rooms and for stage performances.
Bass
Designed to handle low frequencies, ideal for kick drums and bass guitar cabinets.
Multi-Pattern
Features selectable polar patterns, offers versatility in recording, suitable for a variety of studio applications.
Condenser
High sensitivity and wider frequency response, requires phantom power, ideal for studio vocals and acoustic instruments.
USB
Easy Plug-and-Play setup, integrates an audio interface, commonly used for podcasting and home recording.
Lavalier
Small, clip-on design for hands-free operation, widely used in TV broadcasting and theatre.
Carbon
Utilizes carbon granules, limited frequency response, historically used in telephone handsets.
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