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Condenser microphone
Also known as capacitor microphone.
A microphone whose diaphragm and charged backplate form a sound-sensitive capacitor that converts acoustic vibration into an electrical signal.
In practice
Condenser elements can be made small and sensitive with an extended frequency response, which makes them common for dialogue booms, lavaliers, studio vocals, ambience, and detailed instrument recording. Their active electronics require a compatible power source—often phantom power or a battery—and specifications such as polar pattern, sensitivity, self-noise, and maximum sound-pressure level should be matched to the source and recorder.
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