A condenser, or capacitor, mic capsule has a conductive diaphragm and a metal backplate placed very close to the diaphragm. They are charged with static electricity to form two plates of a capacitor. When sound waves strike the diaphragm, it vibrates, varying the spacing between the plates. In turn, this varies the capacitance and makes a signal analogous to the incoming sound waves. There are two types of condenser mics: the true condenser and the electret condenser. In the former, the diaphragm and backplate are charged with a voltage from a circuit. In the latter, the diaphragm and backplate are charged by an electret material, which is in the diaphragm or on the backplate. All true condenser mics need a power supply to operate, such as a battery or phantom power. In general, condensers have a smooth, detailed sound with a wide, flat frequency response–usually up to 15kHz-20kHz, useful for cymbals or instruments that need a detailed sound, such as acoustic guitar, strings, piano, or voice. Condenser mics tend to be more expensive and fragile than dynamic microphones. Note that omnidirectional condenser mics have deeper lows than cardioid condensers, making the former a good choice for pipe organs and bass drum. See also boundary microphone.