A studio microphone is a high-quality microphone designed for professional recording environments, typically used in music studios, voiceover work, and podcasting. These microphones are engineered to capture sound with exceptional detail, accuracy, and clarity, making them ideal for capturing vocals, instruments, and other audio sources. Studio microphones are often condenser microphones, which are sensitive and provide a wide frequency response, allowing them to capture the full depth and nuances of sound. They may come in various polar patterns, with cardioid being the most common for isolating sound from unwanted noise. Studio microphones are known for their precision and are a key tool for achieving high-quality recordings.