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Microphone Types - an Introduction	Level:	Basic Advanced Professional
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	Last updated 15 May 2002
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Synopsis

A microphone is the very first device in the recording or sound reinforcement chain.

Its role in the capture of real-world, acoustic sounds is critical - without a properly placed and suitably chosen mic, no amount of professional equipment hanging off the back of it will improve an inadequate sound.

Microphone design approaches vary widely, so the sound produced can vary too. Polar response patterns vary as well, so selection and placement of a microphone for the desired sound becomes both an art and a technical exercise.

This module will help you understand microphones, and why certain types and polar patterns tend to be preferred by engineers for certain instruments and vocals.

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Contents

Chapter 1 - Microphone basics

Microphones as transducers
Microphones for recording and live
Specialized microphones

Chapter 2 - Types of microphone

Dynamic microphones
Condenser microphones
Electret microphones
Ribbon microphones
Other designs - Regulated Phase, PZM

Chapter 3 - Polar patterns

Directional and omni patterns
Uni-directional and bi-directional
Cardioid, super-cardioid, hyper-cardioid and shotgun patterns

Chapter 4 - Selecting & connecting microphones

Which microphone type?
Which polar pattern?
Balanced or unbalanced?

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