# Condenser microphones
Condensers are powered, removing the need to move a heavy coil, as in the design of [[Dynamic microphones]]. This allows them to capture more subtle detail. An adverse affect of this is they can pick up extraneous sound and potentially undesirable room reflections.[^1] Most common in studios.[^2]
Best suited for vocals, drum overheads, acoustic instruments, room microphones.
They are also more fragile.[^1]
There are tube and FET condensers. FETs tend to be brighter.[^1]
[^1]: [samash.com](https://www.samash.com/spotlight/condenser-dynamic-microphones?utm_source=pocket_mylist)
[^2]: [What is the Difference Between Dynamic and Condenser Microphones? | Sweetwater](https://www.sweetwater.com/sweetcare/articles/what-difference-between-dynamic-condenser-microphones/?utm_source=pocket_mylist)