Microphones and Microphone Placement What is Microphone and

What is Microphone and how it works l Types of Microphones l Choosing a

Types of Microphones Condenser microphones Ø Ribbon microphones Ø Carbon microphones Ø Piezoelectric microphones

What is a Microphone l. A microphone is a device made to capture waves

Types of Microphones l Condenser Microphone Condenser microphones span the range from cheap throw-aways

Electrostatic Microphone l Dynamic microphones work via electromagnetic induction. They are : Ø robust

Choosing a Microphone l The first step in choosing the right Microphone for any

Positioning of Microphones Recording Vocals: The positioning of Microphones for Vocalist Ø 6 –

Recording Acoustic Guitar Two optimum points for Mic PositioningØ Near the bridge Ø The

Recording the Piano One of the most challenging instrument to record Ø The Piano

Recording Drums l 2 optimum points § Bridge § 12 th Fret Sound hole

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Microphones and Microphone Placement

What is Microphone and how it works l Types of Microphones l Choosing a Microphone l Positioning your Microphone

Types of Microphones Condenser microphones Ø Ribbon microphones Ø Carbon microphones Ø Piezoelectric microphones Ø Laser microphones Ø Liquid microphones Ø MEMS microphones Ø Speakers as microphones Ø

What is a Microphone l. A microphone is a device made to capture waves in air, water (hydrophone) or hard material and translate them into an electrical signal.

Types of Microphones l Condenser Microphone Condenser microphones span the range from cheap throw-aways to high-fidelity quality instruments. They produce high-quality audio signal Ø The popular choice in laboratory and studio recording applications. Ø They require a power source Ø

Electrostatic Microphone l Dynamic microphones work via electromagnetic induction. They are : Ø robust Ø relatively inexpensive Ø resistant to moisture Two basic types: Ø Moving coil microphone Ø The ribbon microphone.

Choosing a Microphone l The first step in choosing the right Microphone for any particular application is to understand the sonic nature of the subject. l Factors to Consider frequency range Ø Transient and Spectral Characteristics Ø Dynamic Range Ø

Positioning of Microphones Recording Vocals: The positioning of Microphones for Vocalist Ø 6 – 8 Inches from the Mic Ø Too close = large bass response Ø too far = More room ambience Ø Most part of the Mic Axis o o aim towards the Nose and Mouth to attain the Fullest Sound

Recording Acoustic Guitar Two optimum points for Mic PositioningØ Near the bridge Ø The twelfth fret placing the Mic in front of the instrument sound hole will usually increases low frequency response

Recording the Piano One of the most challenging instrument to record Ø The Piano is generally recorded using Close Milking technique. Ideally a minimum of two Mics. Ø

Recording Drums l 2 optimum points § Bridge § 12 th Fret Sound hole creates Low Frequency Response

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