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

Hey folks, in this video I take on the debate Dynamic Vs. Condenser Microphone - Which is best for Streaming? While at the same time settling an argument with my buddy Rich and Rob. Enjoy!
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[@rikifps]

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

[@outtrun]

Agreed, a real chad move from Ken

[@arxvphoto809]

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!!

[@andrewlawson1319]

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!

[@mercurius_5962]

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!

[@brainwasher3742]

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

[@kiiroMADE]

Both podmic and at2020 has the cardioid polar pattern, but as you notice in the video the AT2020 is having less of noise rejection even though the AT2020 has a tighter pattern than the podmic.

[@tourinojacks45]

Great comparison and explanation, my brother!

[@KenTheContentCoachYT]

Thank you!

[@dejaquejarmeunrato686]

Just what I was looking for! Great video!

[@ItsRawKey]

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.

[@lucky202006]

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

[@EricRamz]

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

[@infotechyeti]

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.

[@larryhinze8658]

I would go with an SE v7 in the budget world.

[@DaviddoesStuff]

Nice comparison of the mics! Thanks.

[@fightnightchat569]

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

[@KenTheContentCoachYT]

That means a lot to me. Thank you!

[@virulenceconviction5343]

Wish that I could like this video twice

[@kilsnacks]

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

[@GONZA10X]

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

[@BakerNerdz]

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?

[@KenTheContentCoachYT]

Haven’t used any. Drop a link.

[@roypatterson7866]

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

[@oohmonika6944]

Subscribed very informative

[@dedpxl]

yeah I guess I have to get a dynamic mic. don't want people hearing my keyboard. they like to comment on how fast I type...

[@lockdown24v74]

great review

[@marvelatthemovies9143]

Great content!!

[@EnzoFoove]

Nice video!! Thanks

[@truthunleashed5250]

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.

[@jahunter27]

Hilarious and helpful. Great content!

[@Eljaguarcito1]

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

[@randomgamer6850]

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

[@venerableananda1770]

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

[@PickleHick]

Names smurf but I’m here

[@robertodominguezsierra6164]

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?

[@KenTheContentCoachYT]

Rode

[@DanielEvanClarke]

I don't find the conclusion very satisfying that a condenser is 'super wrong' for streaming. If you are doing a radio or podcast like setup, sure, but if you're gaming you may find it awkward and difficult to consistently lean into your mic to speak.

[@KenTheContentCoachYT]

You don’t have lean in. There’s plenty of room for you to speak. I just set my sensitivity lower forcing me to get close.

[@stephenericwalsh]

It’s a myth that condenser microphones pick up more ambient noise than dynamic microphones. The ratio of ambient noise to subject noise is dependent upon polar pattern and noise source to microphone distance and not dependent on whether it’s a dynamic or condenser. So for two mics with the same polar pattern and the same distance between subject and microphone capsule the background noise will have the exact same ratio to the subject signal. The reason dynamic microphones appear to have better background noise rejection is because people typically put the sound source closer to the capsule because they tend to be more resistant to plosives and proximity effect. So if you want to use a condenser in a noisier room get as close to the capsule as you would with a dynamic and there will be no background noise difference. This video is confusing polar patterns with condensers and dynamics. There are Omni dynamics that pick up noises in all directions.

[@phigina]

i have my desktop set up side by side with my partners, we sit about 1m apart (jst over 3ft) would a dynamic mic (looking at the pod mic) pick up her voice aswell? currently using a wireless modmic with dt 1990s, and its annoying to charge and to replace the adhesives

[@KenTheContentCoachYT]

So long as the butt of the mic is facing her and the capsule is facing you, the mic will do a good job canceling her out. But also adjust gain to ensure you, yourself, need to be close to mic so the sensitivity is lowered. Feel me?

[@phigina]

@@KenTheContentCoachYT i see i see, will defs look into getting one, thanks!

[@krisclem8290]

Got a feeling you and Rich aren't on speaking terms anymore.

[@KenTheContentCoachYT]

We love each other. Deeply 😂

[@HeltKlartSoeholm]

i love my boya condenser until i press go live and it picks up everything thing i touch 😂

[@eliasworld17]

I'm sorry, I had to go and meditate with the wisest monks for years on end to try and suppress these feelings after hearing how you pronounced mario...

[@KenTheContentCoachYT]

I said Mario. Not Mario. Mario is how you say Mario.

[@melodyrose9941]

You are so petty, lmao

[@KenTheContentCoachYT]

😊

[@ThatCho]

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

[@LucasTF]

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[@AmateurContendr]

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.

[@KenTheContentCoachYT]

Thank you! I will keep that in mind for future videos. I like to get straight to the point. I appreciate this!!!

[@jfloop77]

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

[@TraxosGaming]

was that a pun? xD good one!

[@polar1991]

I see what you did there :)

[@walidzein1]

are you a bot? wtf been going on with KZbin comments lately, all these praises comments are weird and sus

[@kaydawgy1999]

everybody commenting are bots

[@BackCountryQuestCanada]

Thanks for keeping video to the point. After wasting so much time I am glad I came across your video, Once again thanks for saving my time.

[@ian_snyder]

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

[@Kenyamaraba]

this realy helped me and I almost made a masive mistake

[@doctorfuzzzdirtbox]

Lot of mis-information ehre. I'm searching around to find where the misconceptions of dynamics vs condencers when it comes to ambience and sound rejection comes from. This is an example of that. You may have learned this somewhere else - I'd be interested to know where. But suffice to say, sound rejection (in this case demonstrated with polar pattern) and ambient sound (which can be referred to as a form of signal-to-noise ratio) is no different between a condenser and a dynamic.

[@Pangvlog]

Straight forward and informative! Thanks!

[@crazygreek6341]

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

[@TexpatOTG]

I like to bring a mic to my location where I am filming, I don't want to have to build a room then invite in a mic.

[@mdrahma8]

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

[@RadmobileGaming]

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.

[@robprince9445]

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

[@firas.jn571]

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

[@mylivinghell9595]

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

[@susibriggs211]

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.

[@BBond88]

Dynamic sounds so much better for voice

[@reconnaisance]

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.

[@KidLudens]

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! :)

[@parsa6288]

FiFine K658 - the shure sm7b of usb dynamic mics. absolute best dynamic usb mic u can buy rn

[@SteffenThole]

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

[@danielmahathir4001]

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

[@Sam-K]

I'm listening to this video on highly calibrated speakers. And as someone with ASD and sensitivity to high frequencies (10KHz or higher), I can most definitely notice the annoying, high-pitch the condenser mic is producing at the end of each word. Especially the words that end with a(n) 'S'. Dynamic mics literally sound like a no-brainer!

[@MARIUS-CONSTANTIN]

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

[@bellajohnson1696]

Exactly what I was thinking! Plus, that part where he said Rich was wrong and dramatically paused, it made me LOL for real and I must have watched that bit 10 times over! Every other video I watched I couldn't remember shit lol This was memorable!

[@captainspirou]

Your explanation is great but you sound way better with the condenser microphone. You talk too close to the dynamic one.

[@ahmadmobaraki7371]

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

[@itsWISHY]

This was a really good comparison. Thank you!

[@RCSUPREMACY]

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 ?

[@KenTheContentCoachYT]

Dynamic

[@ilbellico]

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

[@Malumen]

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?

[@Sugarkingvlog]

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

[@KenTheContentCoachYT]

Love you, bro.

[@Tenaciousdomi]

"He's really bad at the game, but his audio doesn't have to be" XD LOLLLLLLLLLLLL

[@Kokoushibu]

Good Analysis

[@Pioware]

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.

[@KenTheContentCoachYT]

Big Facts

[@RobTheWatcher]

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.

[@RashidKhan-rc8om]

Great video love from Pakistan 🇵🇰 ❤️❤️

[@One_-_Man-_-Clan]

My name is RichRob,, The 3rd... punk.

[@austinonaustin6870]

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

[@y.u.n.gg_tellyy]

What if you wanna do both! podcast and sometimes singing

[@prashantnz]

Too good sir. Thanks heaps from NZ.

[@bradleycomer8392]

Thanks for a very informative and entertaining video. Very helpful

[@tomfitz]

Dynamic mic it is!

[@cyberwapx]

Whats with the plastic package on ur front table ?

[@KenTheContentCoachYT]

That’s a “clown nose” for a microphone I made a video for.

[@deolludhianvi]

Sir, I am beginner. I want to record my written poetry professionally. In which my line will go in high tone and will also come in low tone. Tell me such a mic and audio interface. So that I can record and mix later. My room is not sound proof. My total budget is $300. But a shopkeeper told me that you cannot do recording with dynamic mic. Please tell me what should I do. Tell me such a mic and audio interface that I will not regret after buying.

[@KenTheContentCoachYT]

Buy a Rode PodMic and a Scarlett usb interface. Then spend the remaining money to buying yourself a nice dinner to eat while laughing at the bad advice the shopkeeper gave you.

[@deolludhianvi]

@@KenTheContentCoachYT Thanks bro 🙏, If I take the interface of Audient with Sure Beta 58. So this setup will be good. I can do recording on this setup. i will get good quality

[@nina793]

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

[@Seb_Ger]

SO usb vs xlr ? xlr it is i guess

[@mikebauer6917]

Dynamic. RE20 is great.

[@RoyalRajwadaPhotography]

thank you sir.

[@jadejones6575]

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

[@kiiroMADE]

Any microphone will be loud if you yell. What you need to do is to set a limiter in your software at around -6 to -10 dB for your microphone (Your game/other content should be slightly lower than this). So if you yell it might sound ass but the volume will be limited for the viewers so they don't get their ears dismantled. You could also add a compressor filter.

[@jadejones6575]

thank you fro getting back and the advise

[@MiguelA.Clarke-hi1lh]

Yeah, this was super helpful. Thanks.

[@finnessegaming8761]

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

[@Trevih]

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!

[@FATBS]

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!

[@alextryan]

Hmm. Proximity effect is not microphone-dependent, it's just sound physics. Leaning backward does not demonstrate sound rejection. I am suspicious of the accuracy in the details of this presentation.

[@markyboy_productions]

Great information! Thank you!!!

[@BAZOOKAISLIVE]

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

[@pokegirlsky1105]

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

[@KenTheContentCoachYT]

Yes. Go Dynamic.

[@RickyCanDo]

and where does the elgato wave 3 fit in??? it's made for streamers and it's a condenser

[@KenTheContentCoachYT]

it doesn't. It's overpriced and underwhelming.

[@eysvenson198]

I love this vídeo, but i cant decide, my fear is that i dont like to have my mic in my face, which mic should i take?

[@KenTheContentCoachYT]

Dynamic. Increasing gain will give more sensitivity so you can be a bit further.

[@terrymcdonald7877]

Thank you my dude. No fluff. All content.

[@gabrielleangeliacebedo6129]

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?

[@KenTheContentCoachYT]

You might pick up the reverb. Get a rug. And some couches.

[@alirez_art]

you are a future youtube star in your area

[@ThaGreatWhite813]

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.

[@LittleMissVampy]

So I play a lot of horror games so screaming. Which one would be best to not get cut off or is that not a factor?

[@KenTheContentCoachYT]

Getting cut off or “clipping” has to do with your gain. If your voice is louder than allows it clips. Adjust your gain to be lower so you have room to scream.

[@LittleMissVampy]

@@KenTheContentCoachYT okay so its just the gain. Thank you so so much! I had been told dynamics wouldn't be good because I play horror a lot and scream and get high pitched sometimes.