equipment$90–200used in 3 side quests
Large diaphragm condenser microphone
A studio microphone with a large sensor that captures detailed, warm sound across a wide frequency range. Requires phantom power but delivers professional recording quality for voices and acoustic instruments.
What to look for
- 1Requires 48V phantom power (your interface/recorder must provide this)
- 2Cardioid pickup pattern as your first mic (rejects sound from behind)
- 3XLR output connection for reliable, low-noise audio
- 4Shock mount included or available separately
- 5Frequency response roughly 20Hz-20kHz
Skip
- USB condenser mics marketed as "studio quality" (usually have mediocre converters)
- Buying without phantom power capability in your recording setup
Used for: Recording voice and interviews in controlled spaces · Capturing acoustic instruments with natural tone · Building versatile home studio recording capability · Creating detailed soundscape recordings indoors
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
