Mics Flashcards
What is a mic what does it do
Take sound vibrations in the air and translate them into electrical signals
Condenser
Most commonly used in studio
Good for capturing a clean, high fidelity sound.
Results very similar to the original sound source
High fidelity
Reproduction of sound with little distortion, giving very similar result to the original
Dynamic
Best used in live setting
No need for external power or phantom power.
Good at capturing high transient sounds + loud sounds
414/AKG c414
Condenser
Large diaphragm
Good control over polar pattern
Can be used on almost everything
Good frequency response
Frequency response
The range of sound that a microphone can reproduce and how it’s output varies within that range
Sm 57
Dynamic
Can capture high spl(190DB)
Good for brass instruments, drum kits and guitar
Industry standard snare mic (can capture without distorting
Sm 58
Dynamic
Best used live/ for vocalists
High spl
Cardioid polar pattern(can pick up two vocalists and forgiving of one that moves mic alot)
Durable
Freq response tailored for close vocals
Transparent sound
Km 184
Condenser
Pencil mic, commonly used to record HT sound
Superb freq response
Very detailed
Good choice for overheads, acoustic instruments
SPL
The preaddure level of a sound measured in decibels
Polar pattern
The directionality of the mic.
How much of the signal will be picked up by the mic from various directions.
Transient of a sound
The initial peak/impact of a sound
Bright
HF
Dark
LF
