Handheld microphonesThese are typically what you see local TV reporters using. They are useful for run and gun type of situations.

Lapel MicrophonesThese are tiny little mics, also referred to as lavalier microphones, that clip to someones shirt or tie and are usually used in a sit-down interview situation. These are great for capturing consistent audio levels as the microphone does not move around like a handheld mic. (Helpful Hint: always tuck away wires and cables for a more professional look.)

Directional Microphones | Audio Pick Up PatternsDifferent types of microphones gather sound in varying ways and there are three (3) basic audio patterns.Understanding these patterns will help you choose the right microphone for your project:Omni-directional- This is a great all purpose microphone, gathering a wide range of sounds from all directions. For example, this kind of mic is great for picking up all voices in a group discussion. Camcorders typically operate with an internal omnidirectional mic. For good quality sound, the mic must be held close to its subject.

Cardioid So named because the pick-up pattern of the audio is somewhat heart-shaped. The mic pics up sound mostly from the front and sides of the microphone and also a bit from behind. Handheld microphones used for gathering news usually have this audio pattern for the widest possible usage.

Uni-directional Used in shotgun mics, this audio pattern is great for focusing in on a specific sound and blocking out ambient noise. For example, this is a great mic if you want to pick up the voice of just one person in a group discussion or one actor in a scene. (This mic is not for long distant sound as some people think) Unidirectional mics are highly directional and must be pointed directly at the subject to capture the best sound quality. No dozing if youre the boom mic operator!

Dynamic MicrophonesThese microphones are ideal in any worship situation because they are reliable, durable and resistant to feedback frommonitors. Dynamic microphones are great for their price and generally have a long shelf life.

Condenser MicrophonesCondenser microphones can also be used for choirs, pianos and overhead for drums. In order for their unique pick-up pattern to be achieved,phantom power(or batteries) will need

RADIO:Carbon The carbon microphone conjures up images of old jazz joints, with the singer belting a song into the big, silver metal mic. You may also recognize carbon mics as the microphones that are lowered from the ceiling to the man standing in the middle of a boxing ring, waiting to announce the participants. Popular in radio stations during the early 20th century, technology surpassed the carbon mic and has made it mostly obsolete, despite its classic look.

Ribbon

They are directional in nature, meaning that you must point them towards the sound you are hoping to pick up. Early models were very frail, but newer technology has helped their durability.

. They are used in many applications, from high-quality recording and lavalier use to built-in microphones in small sound recording devices and telephones. Though electret microphones were once considered low quality, the best ones can now rival traditional condenser microphones in every respect and can even offer the long-term stability and ultra-flat response needed for a measurement microphone.Electret

Script writing or, more commonly, scriptwriting can be broadly defined as writing the dialogue and relevant directions for a production. As scripts are used for a variety of purposes in a number of settings, there are specific criteria or formal structures that are often unique to a given type of script. For example, a screenplay for a film might include camera specific terminology---such as pan, zoom or deep focus---that would not appear in the script for a play. Screenplays Screenplays are scripts written specifically to be produced for a visual medium, such as film or television. For the most part, screenplays are fictional in nature and designed to tell a story. Screenplays typically include a variety of information including setting, dialogue, camera instructions and may include editing instructions. It should be noted that most screenplays are not produced as written. The director, production crew and even the actors may all directly or indirectly alter the script during production, reports Screenwriting.info. Playwriting Plays are productions that occur live, on a physical stage rather than the metaphoric stage of film or television. Like a screenplay, a play script includes dialogue and directions. According to Script Frenzy, a play script will include stage and scene instructions, as well as provide character names and descriptions. Audio Drama Scripts for audio dramas share a number of components with screenplays and the scripts for stage plays, often sharing terminology. There tends to much more extensive use of the so-called narrator to provide third person perspective than in other fictional scripts. The dialogue is also different in that it includes more descriptive language about the surroundings to help establish setting, reports crazy Dog Audio Theatre. Instructions lean toward the necessary audio components that need to accompany a given scene and may also give direction to the voice actor about how a line should be delivered.

News Scripts While appearing natural on screen, most news anchors are provided with scripts to read via teleprompters. News scripts tend to be bare-bones affairs that provide informational content. The components of the script the anchors do not read aloud generally include directions for the production staff about when to run a clip or to cut to a live anchor in the field.

Other ScriptwritingOther types of scriptwriting include producing story/dialogue for video games, education films, online content such as podcasts or marketing materials and even commercials. These scripts tend to follow the same general patterns as plays, audio dramas and screenplays.

RECORDING STUDIO:A recording studio can be divided into two types considering sound source recording, one is a studio specialized in recording music sources and the other is for recording sound sources from video products such as a TV program, movie and games.Recording studios are basically consisted of 'studio area' in which musicians play instruments, sing songs and record sounds using microphones, and 'control room' in which the mixing engineers listen to the sound through monitor speakers, record and arrange sounds.A studio can be selected according to the intended purpose and musical performance formation and all the works concerning music product can be carried out from 'overdubbing of partial sound' to 'whole mastering'. Recently small-scale characterized studios are also constructed in which partial work in a series of music production can be done efficiently and provide necessary acoustic equipments for the works.Moreover, private studios are increasing in which artist or producer can do preproduction work before recording because hard disk drive recording using DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) based on recent market of high-performance compact and low-price equipment for recording becomes widely used.*

Recording studios can be divided into 4 categories: Top-tier Mid-tier Project HomeTop-tier studios are easy to identify. The rate card is typically $100/hr and higher. You are generally paying for world-class acoustics, design, personnel, equipment and related services.Cherry Beach Soundin Toronto is an example of a top-tier studio.

Mid-tier studios can offer similar capabilities to a top-tier studio. However, some elements of the studio, usually the equipment, are not as expensive as the top-tier studios and the rate card goes down accordingly. Rates might be in the $60/hr and higher range.Lydian Soundin Richmond Hill is an example of a mid-tier studio.

Project studios are usually independently owned and may or may not operate as a commercial facility. Producers, engineers, and some artists may establish such project studios. Generally they can compete well in terms of capabilities with the mid-tier studios. They are often located in a home. The rate card, if applied, may be similar to a mid-tier or even a top-tier studio. They are significantly different from a home studio in terms of construction, acoustics and equipment. Some of them look and perform very similar to a top-tier studio. Tim Mosleys personal studio is an example:

Home studios are odd beasts. Some are very rough. With very limited budgets, there is little if any consideration given to acoustics. Equipment is very low-cost and the range of equipment is usually quite limited. Recording experience is random. A home studio is set up as a hobby but some people try to make money with their low-cost home studio. Here is an example of a home studio:

What is a fair rate card for a home studio? Personally, I would buy a computer, some recording software and hardware, and a dynamic mic rather than pay someone to work out of their home studio. I would wind up spending about the same amount of money and probably achieve a similar quality of recording.