Condenser Microphones
These consist of a fixed electrode (the backplate), a movable electrode (the diaphragm), and an air gap between the electrodes. They differ to dynamic microphones in that they require 48volts to operate. This is supplied through the XLR cable or through a battery in the microphone. Condenser microphones are renowned for their excellent acoustic qualities such as flat frequency response, high sensitivity, large dynamic range, and small vibration sensitivity.