Using Microphones - an Introduction
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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 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 placement is both an art and a technical exercise. It requires knowledge of the type of mic you intend to use and its polar response - topics covered in our related module "Microphone Types - An Intro". Good placement also requires understanding of sound - a topic covered in our related module "Sound for Sound Engineers", so that you can effectively manage the acoustic environment around the microphone and sound source. Finally, it helps to know in which way two or more mics used at the same time will affect the final sound. This module provides an insight into microphone technique both as a core technical skill and as a creative production technique. Learning outcomes By the end of this module, you should be able to
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Contents
Chapter 1 - Mono, stereo or multi-microphone?
Chapter 2 - Miking up in stereo
Chapter 3 - Aspects of placement
Chapter 4 - The acoustic environment
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