Diaphragm Condenser
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Behringer B 1 Condenser Cable Professional Microphone | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $39.99 | 5h 15m |
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Rode K2 Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser Studio Mic NEW | ![]() |
2 Bids | US $425.00 | 10h 21m |
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CAD EQUITEK E 200 E200 MULTI PATTERN LARGE DIAPHRAGM CONDENSER MICROPHONE MIC | ![]() |
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US $210.00 | 1d 2h 28m |

compare and contrast the use of the iris diaphragm and condenser?
you guys help me a lot,, thanks
Hi,
In optics, a diaphragm is the thin opaque structure with an opening at its center. The role of the diaphragm is to stop the passage of light, except for the light passing through the aperture.
The condenser is a devise used to focus and control light that can pass through a certain thing. If you mean the eye, it would be the part that moves after you turn off the lights and turn them on while staring in the mirror.
I hope that helps!
-Batman
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Behringer B 1 Condenser Cable Professional Microphone | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $39.99 | 5h 15m |
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Rode K2 Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser Studio Mic NEW | ![]() |
2 Bids | US $425.00 | 10h 21m |
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CAD EQUITEK E 200 E200 MULTI PATTERN LARGE DIAPHRAGM CONDENSER MICROPHONE MIC | ![]() |
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US $210.00 | 1d 2h 28m |
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Bluebird Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $275.00 | 1d 5h 46m |
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ADK A 51 Type V Large Diaphragm Class A Studio Condenser Mic No Reserve | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $75.00 | 1d 6h 25m |
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BEHRINGER B 2 PRO CONDENSER MIC B2 PRO MINT CONDITION HOME USE ONLY | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $69.00 | 1d 8h 18m |
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AKG C 414 XLS ST Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic Pair | ![]() |
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US $2,199.00 | 4d 23h 20m |
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Sterling Audio ST55 Large Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone NO RESERVE | ![]() |
7 Bids | US $26.00 | 1d 11h 12m |
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MXL USB007 Large Diaphragm USB Stereo Condenser Microphone | ![]() |
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US $59.99 | 1d 11h 20m |
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Shure Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone pair AA Battery Powered | ![]() |
3 Bids | US $26.68 | 1d 11h 22m |
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OSP STM 1300 Large Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone w Case Shock Mount | ![]() |
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US $119.99 | 19d 7h 56m |
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CAD M37 DIAPHRAGM CONDENSER MIC | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $99.00 | 2d 3h 16m |
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Studio Projects C1 Large Diaphragm Condenser Professional Microphone | ![]() |
7 Bids | US $76.00 | 2d 12h 40m |
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Golden Age Project FC4 FC 4 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Mic PROAUDOSTAR | ![]() |
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US $59.99 | 25d 23h 47m |
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Nady SCM800 Wired Condenser Microphone Cardioid Large Diaphragm High SPL | ![]() |
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US $49.95 | 21d 23h 49m |
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Audio Technica AT2020 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $49.99 | 3d 9h 23m |
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M Audio Nova Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $39.99 | 3d 9h 25m |
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Sterling Audio ST55 Large Diaphragm FET Condenser Mic Microphone | ![]() |
2 Bids | US $79.99 | 3d 10h 25m |
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MXL MCA SP 1 Studio Condenser Microphone With Clip Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic | ![]() |
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US $47.50 | 10d 10h 32m |
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Sterling Audio ST77 Large Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone | ![]() |
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US $375.00 | 29d 4h 28m |
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MXL CUBE Condenser Microphone Large Diaphragm Drum Mic | ![]() |
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US $185.87 | 3d 18h 47m |
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Avantone CK 1 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Mic CK1 PROAUDIOSTAR | ![]() |
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US $149.00 | 26d 23h 22m |
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M AudioNova MicWARRANTYStudio Gold Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone | ![]() |
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US $69.99 | 4d 4h 40m |
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Behringer B 1 Single Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone with transport case | ![]() |
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US $98.99 | 23d 4h 50m |
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Behringer B 2 Pro Studio Condenser Microphone | ![]() |
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US $142.99 | 24d 4h 42m |
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NEW BEHRINGER B1 Large Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone FREE UPS Shipping | ![]() |
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US $96.95 | 19d 7h 37m |
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AT 4055 large diaphragm cardioid condenser handheld vocal mic | ![]() |
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US $350.00 | 4d 6h 16m |
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AT 4041 small diaphragm cardioid condenser mic | ![]() |
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US $250.00 | 4d 6h 30m |
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New BEHRINGER C 3 Dual Diaphragm Condenser Mic Authorized DealerFull Warranty | ![]() |
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US $54.98 | 10d 2h 7m |
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Behringer C 4 Single Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Pair | ![]() |
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US $69.95 | 21d 4h 5m |
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Sterling Audio ST77 Large Diaphragm Studio Condenser Mic | ![]() |
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US $499.99 | 18d 10h 41m |
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ADK Hamburg Mk8 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone | ![]() |
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US $299.00 | 4d 2h 34m |
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BEHRINGER C3 DUAL DIAPHRAGM STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE | ![]() |
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US $54.99 | 6d 18h 58m |
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SAMSON C01 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone SR850 Pro Headphones | ![]() |
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US $79.99 | 5d 5h 48m |
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Brand New MXL V67G Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone | ![]() |
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US $89.99 | 6d 10h 14m |
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Brand New MXL USB006 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone With USB Connector | ![]() |
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US $75.00 | 27d 3m |
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MXL 604 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Mic MXL604 MXL 604 FREE SHIPPING | ![]() |
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US $99.95 | 29d 3h 50m |
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Behringer B 1 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Mic | ![]() |
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US $98.99 | 28d 11h 41m |
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CAD E100S Equitek Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone | ![]() |
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US $399.00 | 25d 23h 49m |
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MXL 9090 condenser mic v67i dual diaphragm warm bright microphone | ![]() |
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US $92.00 | 23d 7h 27m |
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Behringer T 47 Vacuum Tube Large diaphragm Condenser Microphone w Case | ![]() |
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US $173.99 | 25d 21h 48m |
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Shure KSM9 Dual Diaphragm Performance Condenser Microphone Champaign | ![]() |
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US $699.00 | 29d 17h 59m |
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Peluso Microphone Lab 22 47 LE Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone | ![]() |
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US $1,599.00 | 29d 17h 55m |
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Sennheiser MK 4 Large Diaphragm Studio Condenser Mic Large diaphragm Condenser | ![]() |
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US $299.95 | 29d 17h 1m |
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Marshall Electronics MXL 604 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone | ![]() |
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US $89.00 | 29d 14h 31m |
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AKG C414XLII ST Matcher Pair Large diaphragm Condenser Microphones Hard Case NEW | ![]() |
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US $2,199.00 | 29d 9h 33m |
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AKG C414 XLS ST Matched Pair Multi Pattern Large diaphragm Condenser Microphones | ![]() |
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US $2,199.00 | 29d 9h 33m |
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MXL 603s Condenser Mogami Wired Small Diaphragm Micrphone Mic NEW | ![]() |
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US $119.95 | 29d 8h 23m |
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CAD GXL2200 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Black Pearl Chrome | ![]() |
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US $99.99 | 29d 8h 19m |
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CAD GXL3000 Large Diaphragm Multi Pattern Cardioid Condenser Black Pearl Chrome | ![]() |
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US $139.99 | 29d 8h 19m |
Behringer B-1 Single Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Demo
Good Quality Budget Music Gear
Music Gear that Gives the Biggest Bang for the Fewest Dollars
Occasionally I encounter some equipment that I think provides a lot of bang for the buck. The following list contains a few things that I think is a hidden gems for both the home recording artist and the club musician. Consider bookmarking this page as I'm always finding new stuff.
The Best Outboard Compressor
The FMR Audio RNC-1773. Called the "really nice compressor", this unit rocks! This is a great compressor for front-end use while laying down tracks or as a mix-bus compressor.The RNC can do everything from gentle compression to heavy squashing.The manufacturer provides setting examples that will get you started without ruining your tracks. Now how much do you think this compressor costs? Only $200! Believe it's difficult to find another compressor that delivers the same quality for under $2000, let alone $1000.
Some Fantastic Mics:
You can't go wrong with the Shure SM-57. You can find one for 80 dollars. It's not sexy but if I had to make do with only one microphone, this would it. One thing about this mic is that you do need a a good preamplifier. This can easily offset any cost savings over some other more pricier mics, but I still think everyone should own at least one.If you're looking for a condenser microphone there are several that The Shure SM-57 is a good deal and you can find one for about $75 if you look reasonably hard. It does need a good preamp if you want to get the maximum oomph out of it, so overall it's not exactly a bargain deal. But every semi-serious musician should have at least one.
Other Super Microphones
One of my favorites is the Rode NTK. This is a big diaphragm tube (valve) condenser microphone. Any sound source you pick, it will sound tremendous. On many tracks, such as a male baritone vocal, hand drums (and I record a lot of them), and percussion instruments (I record a lot of them too), this microphone sounds out of this world. Pricing is about $500 for the microphone and a shock mount it's a bargain.I find that I use it more often than some mics that cost a thousand dollars or more.Sometimes it's a little bright for some applications, however overall this microphone delivers the goods.
Some more great diaphragm condenser microphones: Studio Projects C1 and C3. The C1 has a cardioid pattern only while the C3 has cardioid, figure eight and omni. Both of these mics sound very nice - low noise and clear, pleasing tones. They are not as good as the NTK nevertheless at their prices (about $229 for the C1 and $349 for the C3) they are great deal for amateur.But you can't beat the sound you get from these microphones at these price points.The T3 condenser mic by Studio project is supposed to be very good.
Preamplifiers
If you're in the market for a top quality tube preamplifier at a good price I'd recommend the Peavey VMP-2 (yeah, that Peavey, but it does sound good). This is the only all-tube preamp that you'll find for under a one thousand (street price around $700). It's a tiny bit noisier (very little) than most of the pricier all-tube preamp, but at less than half the cost you won't be disappointed. Tip: to get the most out of this preamplifier don't record all your tracks through it. Use it on percussion, bass, or vocals and use a solid-state preamplifier for the remainder of the tracks. Using it on every track will add some mud to your mix.
Thinking about making do with a transistor amplifier? For about $400 you can get a 1202 VLZ that has four channels- that's $100 a channel, plus you get a mixer to boot. Some people say that they make the tones brittle.This occurs when if you crank them too much. But keep the trim pads below the 1 o'clock position and you'll be rewarded with some nice, clean sounds.
If you can spend some more bucks on a preamplifier and you don't want a many channels try the Grace 101. For about $600 for one channel you get a no frills, clean and open preamplifier. This preamplifierhas a very musical sound and I love it on percussion (shakers and stuff) and instruments like acoustic guitar. One thing however: If you want "warm" this preamplifier won't give it to you. The Grace 101 will duplicate the sound source exactly like the original. You must get your mics positioned just perfectly. Once you get the hang of placing your mics and finding the good source sound, you'll be amazed at the ability of this preamp to capture a performance
The Vintech 1272 can give you Neve sound without the $3000 price tag. For half price, you get two channels that will let you play classic Neve.
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Mesa Boogie Road King tube amplifier. Yes, he understands vacuum tubes are so yesterday but he just likes his music that way.


























































