4 Microphone Types Explained (Feat. Shure KSM8, KSM137, KSM44A & KSM313)

The 4 main microphone types explained in this essential microphone buying guide. You will know which one you should buy, and I show recording examples of their uses. Featuring: Shure KSM8, KSM137, KSM44A & KSM313. In this video, I will first go through the key terms you might come across when buying a microphone, then explain the 4 different types of microphones: Dynamic, Large Diaphragm Condenser, Small Diaphragm Condenser, and Ribbon. I also tell when you should be using these mics and for what purposes, show raw unedited examples of using the Shure KSM series, talk about the price differences between microphones and finally conclude with what microphone would be best for YOU to buy.

KSM137: https://shu.re/3EHju5H
KSM313: https://shu.re/3KWX9Dr
KSM8: https://shu.re/36xwVsc
KSM44a: https://shu.re/3K3wzaw

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:58 Microphone Terms Explained
01:51 (1) Dynamic Microphone Explained
02:16 When To Use Dynamic Microphones?
03:21 Recording Example: Dynamic Mic (Shure KSM8)
04:11 (2) Condenser Microphone - LARGE Diaphragm
04:45 When To use Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic?
06:20 Recording Example: Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic (Shure KSM44A)
07:13 (3) Condenser Microphone - SMALL Diaphragm
08:07 When To Use Small Diaphragm Condenser Mic?
08:59 Recording Example: Small Diaphragm Condenser Mic (Shure KSM137)
09:56 (4) Ribbon Microphone
10:26 When To Use a Ribbon Microphone?
11:00 Recording Example: Ribbon Microphone (Shure KSM313)
11:47 Differences Between Cheap vs. Expensive Microphones
12:59 Summary: Which Microphone Suits You Best?

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