What type of microphone captures the most high end frequencies?

condenser mics
Of the three types of microphone designs, condenser mics generally offer the best high-frequency audio reproduction, which makes them the most common choice for capturing the nuances of voices. Their high-end response also allows them to better reproduce transients, the peaks at the beginning of a sound wave.

Which type of microphone is the least sensitive to sound frequencies?

Passive ribbon microphones are generally the least sensitive with sensitivity ratings in the range of 0.5-6 mV/Pa. Moving-coil (passive) microphones have typical sensitivity ratings between 1-6 mV/Pa.

Is higher microphone Hz better?

A microphone’s frequency response refers to the range of frequencies, from low to high, that a microphone will pick up. This range is referred to by its lowest and highest frequencies, measured in hertz. A microphone with a frequency response range of around 80 Hz to 15 kHz would make a good choice for a vocal mic.

Are dynamic or condenser mics better?

The difference between a dynamic and a condenser microphone is a dynamic microphone is better for capturing loud, strong sounds (drums or loud vocals), particularly in a live setting, whereas a condenser microphone is used to capture more delicate sounds and higher frequencies (studio vocals for example), particularly …

What kind of microphone is used for vocals?

In my experience, and most musicians and sound engineers’ experience, the best microphone type for live vocals is a cardioid dynamic microphone. It’s preferred if this microphone also has a boost in the presence range of its frequency response as well as a low and high-end roll-off.

Which type of microphone has best frequency response?

Two basic types of microphone are condenser and electro-dynamic. The condenser microphone is favoured for vehicle noise investigations because of its frequency response. Electro-dynamic microphones start to lose sensitivity around 80 Hz and are down considerably at 50 Hz.