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Microphone Buying Guide
A good microphone is an essential part of any DJ setup. That’s why we’ve included a few microphone buying tips below.
The first thing you’ll want to consider is what type of polar pattern you want your mike to work with. This is important because it will determine how you’ll be using your microphone.
Omnidirectional
An omnidirectional microphone will capture sound evenly in all directions. These microphones are very sensitive to proximity.
Unidirectional
A unidirectional microphone will only pick up sound from one direction, allowing you to focus on a subject while keeping out background noise. One of the most popular types of unidirectional mics is the cardioid microphone, which captures sound within a heart-shaped range. Many demanding applications such as sporting events will also rely on “shotgun” unidirectional microphones which are extremely focused.
Bidirectional
Bidirectional microphones are similar to unidirectional microphones, but they capture sound in 2 directions instead of just one. Often, they are also called “figure 8” mics. One of the most common examples would be the ribbon microphones used by radio and TV stations.
Once you’ve decided on functionality, you’ll want to pick a style that’s right for you. Some common types include:
USB
USB microphones plug directly into your computer, and allow you to record directly into your software without any extra components. USB capability has been one of the biggest advancements of recent years for the industry.
Condenser
Condenser microphones are the oldest and simplest types. They have almost no moving parts, and often consist of nothing more than a conductive diaphragm stretched near another conductive plate. The vibration of the diaphragm causes a change in voltage that becomes the recorded sound.
Dynamic
A dynamic microphone uses a moving diaphragm as well… but it’s used to move a coil. This change in mechanism offers better sound quality than a traditional condenser microphone.
Wireless
Another thing you may want to consider is whether or not you want to go wireless. Wireless microphones can be very convenient. And wired microphones are rugged and dependable. It all depends on your personal tastes and ideal performing environments.
There are many other configurations available, but the features outlined above should give you enough information to make an educated decision in picking your first high-quality microphone.
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