Music Recording Flashcards by Ethan Brown | Brainscape

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Condenser mic

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Highly sensitive, good for vocals. Also called capacitor mics.

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Dynamic mic

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Used for micing guitar amp cabinets, broadcasting, podcasting, and live vocals. Good at capturing only what’s in front of the mic. Low-level signal requires a preamp and lots of gain.

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Ribbon mic

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Type of dynamic mic that has condenser-like sensitivity.

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Ribbon mic

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Type of dynamic mic that has condenser-like sensitivity.

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Shotgun mic

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Highly directional, ideal for videographers and voice-over artists.

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Cardioid mic pattern

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Picks up sound mostly from the front, with good rear and side rejection.

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