Start with your setup
Boundary designs depend on their position relative to a surface. Test the actual table, floor, or piano location and listen for vibration. Cable routing and physical protection become important where performers move around the capsule.
Choose for the session
Build a shortlist from the checks below, then compare the exact model manuals. A useful capsule can still fail when its surface carries handling noise. Keep the source, monitoring path, and room consistent when comparing options. The broader microphones guide explains how this category fits the rest of the studio.
Before you buy
- Intended mounting surface
- Coverage area
- Surface-borne vibration
Put it into practice
Further reading
Open the manufacturer reference ↗
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