Dynamic Vs. Condenser Microphone - Which is best for Streaming? 

Making a whole ass youtube video to prove a point to a homie is next-level alpha.

Loved how concise and clear this video was. Great content!

Loved how straightforward and informative this was. I was surprised when the video ended after all that needed to be said was said, rather than anyone rambling on for 15-30 minutes to get the same stuff across.

Excellent video mate - thanks! I've learned more in 5 minutes than all the hours on and off in bits of other videos. And the A vs B set up on the left and right - awesome!

Just the video I been looking for. Thank you Kenny! Everything else was so technical and this just knocks it out short and sweet. Thanks a million!

Wow, I didn't realize there were different types of microphones, thanks so much for this!!

Wow videos like this are harder to find on YT these days. Straight to the point, informative, brief. No super long intro with product placement or preambles etc. Much appreciated!!

Straight forward and informative! Thanks!

Very well done! So much information condensed dynamically into just 5 minutes video.

Just what I was looking for! Great video!

such a needed informing video while I'm learning about audio for my podcast! thanks so much! gonna order a podmic immediately

Top search result for "dynamic microphone for streaming"; straight to the point but with enough information and demonstrations to tell me exactly what I needed to know. Great video!

I saw dozens of video about dynamic and condenser mics and this one was the best explanation and demonstration for me.

This was a really good comparison. Thank you!

Thanks for making me this video, it was very helpful.

This was very informative. I think ill be picking up that Rode soon. Im currently rocking the AT 2020 and i absolutely love it but im having audio issues with my room environment when i stream. Thanks for showing it in a way someone like me can make a better decision on what my next mic will be.

Pretty much the best dynamic vs condenser video on RU-vid, especially (but not only) when you're looking for some info about mics and spoken word.

Nice comparison of the mics! Thanks.

Thanks for the informative (and funny!) video. This convinced me to buy a dynamic mike for my audiobook readings.

Thank you. I am completely new to this technology. This has to be the best video I have seen about this subject. My work has altered and I find myself getting more and more audio commissions for stories. I need to find something that will suit my needs. Currently using a condensor and i am at home. My audio files keep getting rejected to do over because of some noise interference on the file. I do not have a home studio. Yep...looks like I am gonna have to invest in a dynamic microphone. You have answered my dilemma clearly.

Wish I had found this video at the beginning of my research. Super informative. tysm

The proximity effect happens for dynamic and condenser microphones due to their polar patterns, not do to their microphone type. I agree with your other points and always recommend dynamic microphones for streaming/gaming/podcasting.

Really appreciate the way you explained it very clearly 👍 Thanks 🙂

Thanks a lot for this video, you're the man!

Great video mate - but to ad on, I think if you are a home musician a dynamic mic could be the better choice too, because it picks up less reverb and room noise. Like the Se V7 is imo in the 100 money range a great sounding mic and can get you some pretty good and clean vocals in a horrible room

Great comparison and explanation, my brother!

You explained it the best possible way! thank you :)

Great information! Thank you!!!

This is a very good video. Concise and informative. Keep it up!

Great video bro very helpful, and informative. I subbed, keep up the good work. 👍

Thank you my dude. No fluff. All content.

Perfect vid bro. Watched so many and this was the best on the subject.

No nonsense, beautifully illustrated examples. Awesome video. Wish all of RU-vid was like this! Thank you. 🙂

Thanks for a very informative and entertaining video. Very helpful

Great content!!

a like for the awesomeness content. i came across your video after i pulled the trigger for a condenser mic for streaming. oh well. its still ok cause i intent to do voice overs as well moving forward. keep it up ken. love from malaysia

Yeah, this was super helpful. Thanks.

Thank you for coming straight to the point. This was the 8th or 9th video I have seen today and there was too much bla bla. This was what I was looking for.

This helped me a lot. I think I might pick up the podmic, or AT2040. Thank You.

Subscribed very informative

Great video man! I'm in this weird position where I wanted to add a podcast to my channel but also would like to record vocals from time to time. Is there any thing that is middle ground that does both well ?

great review

thanks for the video it really helps me out I will have to see about getting a good dynamic mic then

Nice video!! Thanks

My first comment on a RU-vid channel in a year plus. Your video is d answer I seek . Not watching anyone videos on mic again n I just subscribed

This was a really cool video, but I do have a question. Is there a good USB dynamic mic that you would recommend? I think the PodMic you suggested sounds great, but with the added cost of getting an interface for it to plug into, it would be helpful to get some suggestions. I don't know too much about mics & there was a lot of great info in this video. Great job! :)

Amazing content.. thanks

great video dude

I have these exact same mics. I used the AT2020 for recording several people in a room (more often) and now have started to use the PodMic for podcast style recordings. The AT2020 is very good at picking up all sounds without getting clipped. I have recently moved more to using the Rode PodMic... One problem: in Audacity the PodMic works perfectly, meanwhile in OBS the recording is very very low, and I need to crank up the gain. When I crank up the gain, it starts to pick up my breathing and typing and literally everything in the room, very different from how yours seems to work... Any ideas?

Own both USB and XLR for audiotechnica mic. Love both. Just FYI if you use a cheap cable you might get interference and get like a buzzing noise. Took me a hot minute to figure out. Keep an eye out at pawnshops I got a blue yeti for like 15$, at2020 XLR for 30$, and a blue snowball for 10$. Its cheap enough that even if they didn't work I would be alright because it was so cheap. Going to try a dynamic mic. Thanks

Thank you so much from a newb 😊😁😁😁 amazing vid, keep it up!

Hi Kenny! Can you please tell me which stand for podmic do you use in this video? Do you happy with it for pod mic? Great explanation short and clear!

the video i was looking for

I've been making content with a Razer mini and having to use OBS plugins to block out the craziness that is my home. Although the VST plugins do great, you have me wanting to upgrade to dynamic. Thank you for this. How do you feel about VST plugins on a dynamic mic?

Awesome. I learned something new. I saw a lot of people going with the Audio Technica 2020 but after this I'm going to save my money and go w the Shure SM48 for now with Scarlett solo interface. Thank you.

Good Analysis

Nice info thanks

thank you sir.

I've been looking for this kind of explanation. Thank you!

Hilarious and helpful. Great content!

After using blue yeti condenser microphone for 4 years. I will be using from tomorrow Samson Q9U which hopefully will be better for voice and avoiding background sounds.

great vid

Thank you brother

What would you recommend between those two for interviews and presentations over zoom and skype?

Thank you very much! I love you! XD Fantastic video! you're very funny as well! Well done!

great info but which one allows me to monitor and listen to my head wireless / Bluetooth etc?

Great video thanks.. I’m always prefer Dynamic over condensers by the way...😁

Just curious was that slight hiss because you had both plugged in at the same time? Im currently trying to eliminate that in my set up and I figured it’s because i have a condenser mic but i dont want to bother switching to a dynamic if it wont change that.

This is a great video but in a lot of situlations dynamic mics are also good for singing like for example Shure SM7B is a great dynamic mic for singing. And for live performances you should use dynamic mics.

dynamic and condensed ... good content ~ coach

Just a quick advice from me who's a broadcast engineer who works in radio and tv station to anyone who wants to buy a mic for streaming or making music and songs, get a dynamic microphone rather than condenser specially if you have an open space with lots of noises going on and specially if your PC is next to your mic I get amazed when people recommend condenser mics for streamers. you use condenser mics if you're doing a podcasting with just one mic available, like put it in the middle of the table for example and chat with the person in front of you, and it must be a closed area with no outside noises, no AC noises, no fan noises, not even a pc with watercooling noises.. and if you get close to it and talk like you do with dynamic mics you will hear your breath even if you put filters on it .. and when you want to remove it by using EQs you will cut some of frequencies and lose so many sound that you might need, the quality will be horrible .. for streaming, making music, podcasting alone use dynamic for sure, dynamic has better quality and doesn't catch any background noises such as fans, ACs, birds, even if people chatting in the background but with condenser mic you will catch every single sound most of the streamer i see them buying condenser mics and then use EQ to turn it into dynamic.. just why?! lol

we use (4) AT2035's in our game room. we used to use dynamics but we found the condensers had more crisp dialogue

Is Rode Podmic dynamic come with USB Interface to connect it directly into my macbook ?

I'm considering streaming and I own a MXL 770. I'll get a dynamic microphone when I can afford a replacement, but do you have any tips on getting the best quality with a condenser microphone until then? My setup will be in a decent size closet and I'm able to install some budget soundproofing if that helps. Thanks.

Thank you, very much for the video what about for singing with keyboard?

Perfect video

you are a future youtube star in your area

is a dynamic mic good for home studios without any acustic treatment for vocals (singing)

Im very confused when it comes to setting up for podcasting. I am looking at the Rode podast mic, NT1 and the At2040/At2020. I want a Mic that can connect straight to my Sony Zv1 camera for podcasting. I understand you need a USB mic for this. If I need too, how do I use a Audio Interface/phantom power when the only equipment I have is the Sony Zv1 and a Mic. Do audio interfaces only connect to the computer or can I connect it straight to the camera? Cheers.

You are so gifted in teaching. I absolutely love your videos please can you test lights for RU-vid ? ❤️

I use condenser and it doesn’t pickup any background noise other than my keyboard which I’m working on getting a silent keyboard anyways. Love love love the sound of condenser

So I want to song but do not have a treated room shouldn't I go for dynamic ? ..

Hi! Can I still use the condenser mic even for a regular room (not treated, not a studio) which is fairly quiet and small too so sounds don’t bounce off too much?

i have at2020... great mic, now i need dynamic mic too

I bought a Rode NT-Mini condenser microphone for Zoom meetings and stuff. I'm always annoyed that other participants could hear echoes and other unnecessary noises. I tried listening to it myself and could hear my aircon buzzing. As my room wasn't as "treated" as it could be, my audio was just way too bad. A mic from an Apple earphone was better as it would transmit less noise. If I knew this earlier I would have bought a dynamic mic instead.

Noise rejection depends on the polar pattern, not mic type. Figure 8 and cardioid pattern mics will both exhibit the proximity effect.

So I have technical question I need to hear or monitor my mic through my head cans now it must be real time no delay latency now it must USB if not tell me why thanks amillion

I have PD-70 Presonus dynamic broadcasting microphone with a Focusrite solo audio interface.

Lol you went extra for your buds. I appreciate the audio comparison though.

this realy helped me and I almost made a masive mistake

Hi there! What do you think about the SHURE SM57 dynamic mic? Will it be good for streaming? I'm kinda on a tight budget and I'm eyeing this mic. Thanks!

Appreciate the straightforward information! I am a streamer with a Condenser mic and noticed when I yell it is LOUD. Like, unpleasant. Will the dynamic mic have an elevated volume but not the "High Pitch" of the yell / scream? Thanks Ken

Ok but what if I do all of those works? Which one should I buy??? 🌹

I’m conflicted between an Audio Technica AT-2035 and a Rode Procaster, I need the microphone for zoom meetings and important presentations over videoconference, so my voice needs to be appealing to the viewer, I also have kinda of a deep voice, which one you think would make me stand out?

damn im not rich or rob im russ guess im out ha. good video man keep it up

Also thing worth pointing out here: Dynamics will reject (to a degree) clicking noise from mouse and keyboard, but a condenser will pick them up pretty clearly. As well as barking dogs outside... and toilet flushing in neighbours apartment.

What if I want to sing but do not have a treated room? Is dynamic better in that instance too?

tysm for this as a complete noob, i learned so much from this

Whats with the plastic package on ur front table ?

Does the PodMic linked in the discription come with an arm?