Microphones: Basics
Illustration: Kay Marshall The Care and Feeding of Classic Gear, October 1999—Keeping Your Mics and Connections Up to SpecMay 18, 2004 Sound recording is unusual among the technical arts in that today's artists and technicians often combine current, state-of-the-art technology with equipment and techniques that are positively anachronistic. Does any modern filmmaker use a hand-cranked camera? Would any graphic artist willingly choose wax and an Exacto knife over a desktop publishing program? Probably not. Yet, recording engineers frequently use microphones, reverbs or tape machines from a previous, pre-digital generation.... A Dangerous Science Fair Project—Bringing NASA Technology to Home-Brew Microphone CapsulesMay 18, 2004, Eddie Ciletti Condenser microphones are the topic this month and I have a great story about them with a funny ending. But first, mes amis, I must tease you with the usual geek diversions, so hang in, okay? I attempted to repair a condenser mic capsule using a generic material that is most likely available at your local science museum and, certainly, on the Net.... The Decca Tree, September 2003—It’s Not Just for Stereo AnymoreMay 18, 2004 Ever since the 1930s, when early experiments in stereo transmission techniques were conducted on both sides of the Atlantic, two basic but radically different approaches to stereophonic recording—coincident microphones vs. spaced microphones—have coexisted. Each has its own camp of followers who champion its particular attributes and often denigrate those of the other.... Microphone Technology 101—Basic Terminology and Techniques for Stage and StudioMay 18, 2004, By George Petersen Microphones are a key factor in achieving high quality recordings and sound reproduction. Having access to top-notch equipment helps, but more importantly, some knowledge about mic basics and a few simple tips and tricks can make a substantial difference on your next project.... Glossary of Basic Microphone TermsMay 13, 2004 Here is a compiled list of common microphone terms. Note that articles inside "MixGuides" have words "hyperlinked" for easier understanding of common terms.... Microphonesadvertisement |
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