Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

Large Diaphragm Condensers are typically used for vocal recording and generally on quieter sources. A large diaphragm condenser mic requires less energy to move the diaphragm thanks to its larger surface area and increased sensitivity - this results in a lower gain being needed from the preamp, hence less noise being introduced into a signal.

Large Diaphragm mics also tend to pick up more of the room sound than a Small Diaphragm Condenser which tends to have a more focused range. Due to their heightened sensitivity, LDC mics should be held on a shockmount - this reduces external vibrations.

The Rode NT1A, Audio Technica AT2020 and Behringer C-1 are popular selling LDC mics - we also stock a good range from other manufacturers such as Neumann, Shure, Blue and AKG.