In fact, the signal is so weak that condenser mics can't work without a phantom power source. USB condenser mics can take power directly from the USB connection, but XLR condenser microphones ...

Elgato makes a ton of products for streamers, but if you wanted an Elgato-branded mic, that just wasn't a possibility...until ...

A condenser microphone, on the other hand, is designed for accuracy and sensitivity. It uses a lightweight diaphragm and a capacitor to capture sound, which means it needs an external power ...