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Microphones — Buy at SoundsGood
Microphones are the first link in the audio chain — everything downstream depends on them. Dynamic for the stage, condenser for the studio, wireless for freedom of movement, USB for podcasts, lavalier for video, instrument mics for recording. SoundsGood offers microphones for any task — from a home stream to a stadium concert.
For Every Task
Stage, studio, podcast, video
Stage, studio, podcast, video
Free Shipping
Orders over ₴4,000
Orders over ₴4,000
Installment Plans
PrivatBank / monobank
PrivatBank / monobank
Expert Advice
Matched to your needs
Matched to your needs
🎤 Microphones: Types & Applications
A microphone converts sound waves into an electrical signal. The type, polar pattern, and construction determine what it does best.
🎵 Live Sound
Dynamic mics for vocals, guitar cabs, drums. Rugged and reliable. Cardioid pattern rejects feedback. Wireless — for performers and presenters on the move.
🎙️ Studio
Large-diaphragm condensers for vocals, small-diaphragm for instruments. Maximum detail and transparency. Ribbon mics — for warm vintage character. Phantom +48V required.
📱 Podcasts & Streaming
USB mics — plug directly into the computer with no audio interface. Dynamic USB — for noisy rooms. Condenser USB — for quiet spaces. Built-in headphone monitoring.
🔊 Dynamic Microphones
The workhorse of the industry — reliable, rugged, versatile.
📐 How It Works
Sound waves move a diaphragm attached to a coil in a magnetic field. No external power needed. Handles high SPL without distortion.
📊 Specifications
Frequency: 50–15,000 Hz. Sensitivity: -55 to -50 dB. Max SPL: 140–160 dB. Pattern: cardioid, supercardioid. Connection: XLR. Weight: 200–400 g.
🎯 Best For
Live vocals, guitar cabs, drums, brass, podcasts (dynamic USB). Anywhere ruggedness and high-SPL handling matter.
🎙️ Condenser Microphones
📐 How It Works
Sound waves change the gap between two capacitor plates. Requires +48V phantom power. More sensitive than dynamic.
🔷 Large Diaphragm (LDC)
Diaphragm ≥ 1 inch. Warm, full, "expensive" sound. For vocals, voice-over, acoustic guitar, overhead. Often with switchable polar pattern. Low-cut filter and PAD.
🔷 Small Diaphragm (SDC)
Diaphragm < 1 inch. Precise, fast, neutral. For acoustic instruments, choir, drum overhead, stereo recording (matched pair "pencils").
🎻 Ribbon Microphones
📐 How It Works
A thin aluminium ribbon (2–4 µm) vibrates in a magnetic field. Figure-8 pattern. Delicate. Needs a high-gain, low-noise preamp.
📊 Specifications
Frequency: 30–15,000 Hz (gentle HF roll-off). Warm, vintage character. Modern active ribbons have a built-in amp for higher sensitivity.
🎯 Best For
Guitar cabs (tames harshness), brass, strings, room mic, vocals (vintage vibe). Premium segment.
💻 USB Microphones
📐 Design
Mic with a built-in audio interface. USB-A, USB-C, or Lightning. No mixer or phantom needed. Some feature a headphone output (zero-latency monitoring).
📊 Specifications
Resolution: 16–24 bit / 44.1–192 kHz. Pattern: cardioid (most), some switchable. Built-in gain and mute. Compatible: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android (some).
🎯 Best For
Podcasts, streaming, Zoom calls, voice-over, home vocal recording. Plug in USB — done. Not for a multi-mic professional studio.
📡 Wireless Microphones
📐 Design
Transmitter (in the mic or bodypack) + receiver. Types: handheld, bodypack (for lav/headset), plug-on. Frequencies: UHF (470–865 MHz), 2.4 GHz (digital), DECT (1.9 GHz).
📊 Specifications
Range: 30–100+ m. Battery: 6–12 hrs (AA or Li-Ion). Channels: 1, 2, 4, 8+. True Diversity. Frequency coordination. AES 256 encryption.
🎯 Best For
Presenters, performers, theatre, worship, conferences, fitness, broadcast. Freedom of movement. UHF — serious events. 2.4 GHz — simpler, licence-free.
📎 Lavalier & Headset Microphones
🔷 Lavalier (Lapel)
Miniature, clips to clothing. Omni or cardioid. Wired or wireless (via bodypack). For presentations, interviews, video, worship.
🔷 Headset (Headworn)
Mounted on a headband or ear hook. Capsule near the mouth — consistent level despite head movement. Skin-tone/black colour. For fitness, theatre, presenters, preachers.
🎯 Best For
Video (interviews, vlogs). Presentations. Theatre (headset). Fitness (moisture-rated). Worship (lav for pastor).
🎸 Instrument Microphones
🔷 Drum Kits
Drum mic sets: kick, snare, toms, overhead. 5–8 mics. Rim-mount clips.
🔷 Brass & Strings
Miniature mics with an instrument clip. No stand needed. Some with flexible gooseneck.
🔷 Acoustic Instruments
SDC pencil condensers — for guitar, piano, percussion, choir. Matched stereo pairs.
📐 Polar Patterns
| Pattern | Picks Up | Rejects | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardioid | Front | Rear and sides | Vocals, instruments, podcasts |
| Supercardioid | Narrower front + slight rear | Sides | Stage (monitors to the side) |
| Hypercardioid | Even narrower + more rear | Sides | Noisy stages, isolation |
| Omnidirectional | All directions equally | Nothing | Lavs, choir, ambience |
| Figure-8 | Front and rear | Sides | Interviews, ribbons, duets |
| Shotgun | Very narrow front | Everything else | Film, video, reporting |
📊 Microphone Type Comparison
| Type | Sensitivity | Power | Ruggedness | Max SPL | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | Low | None | High | 140–160 dB | Stage, loud sources |
| Condenser (LDC) | High | +48V | Medium | 130–150 dB | Studio vocals |
| Condenser (SDC) | High | +48V | Medium | 130–150 dB | Instruments, overhead |
| Ribbon | Very low | No (active — yes) | Low | 120–135 dB | Guitar cabs, brass |
| USB | Varies | USB bus | Medium | 120–140 dB | Podcasts, streaming |
| Wireless | Varies | Battery | High | 130–150 dB | Stage, presenters, worship |
🎯 How to Choose a Microphone
🎤 Live Vocals
Dynamic, cardioid. Handheld. Rugged body. For noisy stages — supercardioid. Wireless for freedom of movement.
🎙️ Studio Vocals
Condenser LDC. Cardioid or multi-pattern. Pop filter. Quality preamp. Room treatment. Shock mount.
🎙️ Podcast / Stream
USB mic (simpler) or dynamic XLR (better sound). Boom arm. Headphones for monitoring.
🥁 Drums
Drum mic set: dynamic for kick, snare, toms + condenser overhead pair. 5–8 mics. Rim-mount clips.
🎸 Guitar Cab
Dynamic, cardioid — the classic. Or ribbon for a softer, warmer tone. Close-mic (2–10 cm).
📋 Presentation
Wireless lavalier or headset. For a conference table — desktop gooseneck condenser.
🎬 Video / Film
Shotgun on a boom or camera. Lavalier hidden on the talent. Windscreen (deadcat) for outdoor.
⛪ House of Worship
Wireless lavalier for pastor. Handheld wireless for MC. Condenser overhead for choir.
❓ FAQ
Dynamic or condenser?
Dynamic — rugged, no power, for stage. Condenser — more sensitive, more detailed, needs +48V, for studio.
Which mic for vocals?
Stage — dynamic cardioid. Studio — condenser LDC. Podcast — USB or dynamic XLR.
What is a polar pattern?
Where the mic picks up sound best. Cardioid — front. Omni — everywhere. Figure-8 — front and rear. Shotgun — very narrow.
Why phantom +48V?
For condenser mics. Sent over XLR from a mixer or interface. Dynamic mics do not need it.
USB or XLR?
USB — straight into the computer, simpler, for podcasts. XLR — needs an interface but better sound. For studio — XLR.
How to choose wireless?
Type: handheld, lavalier, headset. UHF — more stable. 2.4 GHz — simpler. True Diversity — for reliability.
🏆 Why SoundsGood
Full Selection
Every microphone type
Free Shipping
Orders over ₴4,000
Installment Plans
PrivatBank & monobank
Expert Advice
Matched to your needs
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