Condenser microphones

Condenser mics are perfect for recording practically any musical instrument and are considered to be the most versatile recording studio microphones. At Chamberlain Music, we supply condenser mics from a variety of companies, including Sennheiser, Samson, Shure, Rode, Audio Technica, M-Audio and AKG, so teachers can find the perfect mic for their music department, or school studio at a great price. Read more…

Condenser mics are perfect for recording practically any musical instrument and are considered to be the most versatile recording studio microphones. At Chamberlain Music, we supply condenser mics from a variety of companies, including Sennheiser, Samson, Shure, Rode, Audio Technica, M-Audio and AKG, so teachers can find the perfect mic for their music department, or school studio at a great price.

Features include:
Matched pairs such as the Rode M5 for recording stereo.
USB condenser microphones to connect directly into PC – great for simple recording, video calls and vocal recording anywhere - AT2020USBPLUS
Gooseneck microphones for quality live sound and broadcasting such as the Sennheiser E908B
Convenient packs for your studio or podcasting setup
Portable and compact microphones for field recordings and capturing audio on the go – Rode VideoMic

Affordable microphones for schools

When looking for the right microphones for your music department, price shouldn’t have to be a problem. Therefore, we’ve selected a list of mics that are not only great quality but have great affordability for teachers looking to supply the best sound for their students.
The Marantz MPM1000U condenser microphone is ideal for recording high quality audio to your school computers, making it perfect for recording your students’ performances to be graded.
The Shure alta instrument microphone has an on/off switch for onstage control and is tuned specifically for instrument applications, meaning your students can get the best sound when practicing or performing in class or concerts, giving you professional results even on a budget.
The Audio Technica AT2020 is a reliable condenser microphone from a well known brand – versatile with a wide dynamic range it is the perfect all-round recording microphone. If you are looking for a condenser microphone for all of your needs, the AT2020 is highly recommended. A USB version is also available so you can plug directly into a laptop or PC.

Convenient microphone packs

The Rode NT2A studio pack has a frequency and transient response perfect for modern recording techniques, while also creating the silky-smooth characteristics of 50s and 60s mics in its sound. It includes a pop filter, dust cover and a RØDE SM6 shock mount.
With studio quality headphones and a 3-channel Live Streaming mixer with a USB audio interface, the Yamaha AG03MK2 LSPK live streaming pack is a fantastic way to get started with recording your sound, and is available in either black or white.

What is a condenser microphone?

The term “condenser” microphone refers to its transducer principle, i.e how it converts the signal from one form of energy to another. Condenser microphones are constructed so that the diaphragm acts as one plate of a capacitor, and the vibrations across the plates are converted into electrical signals, which can be converted into sound. Due to being more sonically sensitive than dynamic mics, they are ideal for recording vocals and acoustic instruments, making them great additions to your school music department for recording student performances.