Microphones: Condenser Microphones

Question 1

Condenser Microphones (CM’s) are the most commonly used studio microphones, used for ? functions, commonly found in recording and ? scenarios.

Answer 1

Live.

Broadcast.

Question 2

CM’s require additional power to make them operate correctly. Most require ? power usually provided by a mixing desk or audio ? but some models will take a ? to allow them to work.

Answer 2

Phantom.
Interface.
Battery.

Question 3

CM’s are more sensitive than DM’s and can pick up more detail from a sound source and record ? sounds, meaning they can’t handle ? noises and are less suited to being in close ? to loud sound sources.

Answer 3

Quieter.
Loud.
Proximity.

Question 4

CM’s often feature a ? ? which reduces the signal by a certain amount of dB (10-20) to avoid the signal from the ? overloading the microphone’s internal electronics.

Answer 4

Pad switch.

Diaphragm.

Question 5

CM’s are well suited to ? recording because they’ll capture sound without a significant ?

Answer 5

Ambient.

Colouration.

Question 6

A CM has a flat ? response because of its light and easy-to-move ?

Answer 6

Frequency.

Diaphragm.

Question 7

CM’s are sensitive to ? The positioning, without a ? ?, needs to be carefully considered.

Answer 7

Moisture.

Pop shield.

Question 8

CM’s are suitable for vocals, ? guitar, piano, orchestra, instruments, drum overheads, small ? and ambient ?

Answer 8

Acoustic.
Percussion.
Recording.