introduction to microphones. what is a microphone? microphones are a type of transducer: a device...
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Introduction to
Microphones
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What is a Microphone?
Microphones are a type of transducer:
a device which converts energy from one form to another
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Two general types of mics
Dynamic mics
Condenser mics
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Two general types of mics
Dynamic mics
- No power required
- Magnetic diaphragm acts like a sail – generates electricity via a magnet
- Only react to strong sounds
- Rugged, short range, low sensitivity
Condenser mics
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Two general types of mics
Dynamic mics
- No power required
- Magnetic diaphragm acts like a sail – generates electricity via a magnet
- Only react to strong sounds
- Rugged, short range, low sensitivity
Condenser mics
- Don’t create electricity – use charge from battery source
- More sensitive, greater range, much more fragile
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Mic Types
Handheld
Shotgun
Lavaliere (Lav)
PZM (Pressure Zone Mic)
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PICKUP PATTERNS/DIRECTIONALITY
Omnidirectional
- Picks up 360-degrees
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PICKUP PATTERNS/DIRECTIONALITY
Cardioid
- Picks up in heart-shaped pattern
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PICKUP PATTERNS/DIRECTIONALITY
Unidirectional (or Hypercardioid)
- Picks up in forward/shotgun-type pattern
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PICKUP PATTERNS/DIRECTIONALITY
Bi-directional
- Picks up in figure-8 pattern/equally both sides
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MIC CONNECTIONSXLR
- Three-pin
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MIC CONNECTIONS1/4”
- Also called “Headphone”
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MIC CONNECTIONS1/8”
- Also called “Mini”