If you're looking to capture loud, strong sounds, like vocals and drums, then a dynamic microphone is your best choice. More delicate sounds and higher frequencies can be captured by using a condenser microphone in a studio environment. In contrast, a condenser microphone requires external power, but a dynamic microphone doesn't. Consequently, a condenser microphone will require an external power supply, which might come from a preamp, an audio interface or your USB port.