While condenser microphones are essential in any recording studio, they can also come in handy on stage. Since they can be so small, condenser mics can be clipped or mounted directly onto an instrument so they don't get in the way of the performance.
Live Condenser Microphones
Besides being much more sensitive than dynamic microphones, condenser microphones are able to register more detail and come with another big advantage: condenser microphones, including electret models, can get much smaller than dynamic microphones. As such, almost every clip on microphone and microphone headset will belong to the condenser family, and because they can be so small, condenser capsules are the ideal choice for instrument microphones.
Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphones for Guitars
Pickups designed for acoustic guitars can be really practical when playing live, but when it comes to sound quality, you can't get any better than a good condenser microphone. In our dedicated Instrument Condenser Microphone department, you'll find models that can actually be mounted onto a guitar, setting you up with the clear and detailed live sound of a condenser microphone and the same level of freedom as a pickup.
Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphones for Violins and Wind Instruments
As well as instrument microphones for acoustic guitars, we also stock microphones designed for an array of other instruments, including string instruments like the violin, cello and double bass, or wind instruments like the trumpet, saxophone, clarinet and flute. Usually, the only difference between these microphone models is the mounting clip that comes included.
