Selecting the right microphone is a fundamental yet crucial step in any professional audio setup or recording studio. Understanding microphone types, technical specifications, and evaluation criteria helps you make informed decisions—avoiding wasted investment while optimizing sound quality.
In this guide, Hoang Bao Khoa explains how to choose professional microphones, covering dynamic, condenser, and ribbon types, selecting the appropriate polar pattern, and understanding concepts like proximity effect and phantom power to match the microphone to your recording or live performance needs.