Why are Studio Microphones So Expensive?
The use of special microphones in recording environments has tended to lead to specialized products that are more expensive than many other forms of microphones. But what are some of the factors that make good quality studio microphones more expensive? Here are some of the reasons why the cost of studio microphones often exceeds the price tags of other types of microphone equipment. One of the most common reasons why a studio microphone is more expensive than other types of microphone equipment is that a number of studio microphones are capable of different types of applications. While some studio microphones are customized for voice capture and others for use with one musical instrument or another, there are a number of brands that are configured to work well with both vocals and music. Because these types of studio microphones can be used for more than one type of recording, they often will cost a little more than studio microphones that are designed for one particular application. A
