Today we recorded a drummer, which taught me a lot about microphone selection. When recording high frequencies it is best to use a ribbon microphone because they have a very clear high-end. They however are very fragile so you cannot drop them or use them with low sounds like a kick drum because they will break. For the snare drum we used a condenser mic which can be modified to change the field and shape of the recording area. Condenser mics have a good high-end but they also have a good low and making them a generic mic. dynamic mics are use for kick drums. This is because they are very durable and have a great low end. In concert, a singer will often use a dynamic mic because the singer doesn’t need a perfect high end in a concert.