At Shure, it's not only our passion to make great microphones, but also to ensure you know how to use your Shure mic for a particular purpose. That's why we've put together a four part video series that lays out the basics of how microphones work and understanding microphone specifications.

In Part I, we discuss the Operating Principle – how dynamic and condenser microphones work.  Understanding these concepts is essential to choosing the right microphone for singers, presenters, or instrumentalists.



 

Check out the other videos in this series:

• Understanding Mic Specs, Part 2 (Frequency Response)


• Understanding Mic Specs, Part 3 (Polar Pattern)


• Understanding Mic Specs, Part 4 (Electrical Output)