Gearing Up
MiCROPHONES
delicacy of the microphone,
and their need for phantom
power. Condensers come in
two different forms: Large
Diaphragm and Small
Diaphragm. These two types
look exactly how you’d
expect: some have larger
components and are housed
in a large casing and
shockmount, while others are
smaller and are considered
“pencil condensers.” Large
Diaphragm Condenser (LDC)
mics are commonly used for
vocals in the studio, while
Small Diaphragm Condenser
(SDC) mics may be used on
live vocals and a variety of
other instruments. Examples
of each are the Neu