Microphones Flashcards
what are the main two types of microphones?
dynamic mic
condenser mic
What are advantages of a dynamic mic?
robust, cheap, good for any weather, less likely for spillage
What are disadvantages of a dynamic mic?
bad quality, only pick up close sounds
what is phantom power?
delivering DC to microphones requiring electric power
What type of microphone uses phantom power?
condenser
What do vocalists use to stop plosives?
pop shield
What type of polar patterns does a dynamic mic have?
the cardioid patterns
What is a cardioid polar pattern?
picks sound up in one direction
what is figure of eight polar pattern?
picks up sound from east and west
what is an omnidirectional polar pattern?
pick up sound from all around microphone
What is bleeding?
picking up unwanted sounds
What is a DI box?
balance an unbalanced signal preventing feedback
What are advantages of a condenser mic?
great quality, pick up all sounds, good for quiet sounds
What are disadvantages of a condenser mic?
more likely for spillage, easy to break, dont cope with loud sounds, expensive
