A condenser is a capacitor and it consist of two plates separated by some insulating material or air the closer the plates to each other the higher the capacitance, a condenser mic is only a capacitor with the one plate mounted so that it can vibrate when you speak into it, as the plate is vibrating it moves closer an further away from the other plate and continually changing the capacitance, this is used in most small FM transmitters to vary the RF frequency because it form part of the tuned LC circuit
condenser is more detailed for sound
AKG 220 Condenser Microphone
A condenser microphone converts sound waves into electrical signals by using a capacitor to capture and amplify the vibrations in the air.
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Some of the best condenser mic packages available for purchase include the Audio-Technica AT2020USB Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone, the Rode NT1-A Cardioid Condenser Microphone Package, and the AKG Perception 220 Studio Condenser Microphone Package. These packages typically include the microphone, a shock mount, a pop filter, and sometimes a carrying case or other accessories.
The average price of a condenser microphone on the market is around 100 to 500, depending on the brand, features, and quality.
A cheap microphone will have less sensitivity than a studio condenser microphone.
A condenser microphone uses phantom power.
Audio-Technica offer one of the least expensive USB condenser microphones. The most affordable product is their AT202 USB Cardioid Condenser Microphone.
One can buy a USB condenser microphone at any number of places. Amazon, Guitar Center, Radio Shack, and Musician's Friend all have a selection of USB condenser microphones.
You cannot connect a USB microphone to a mixer. It must be connected to a computer. The Behringer 502 can accept any dynamic or condenser microphone with an XLR connector .