Problems With Capture

Question 1

Dynamic mic

Answer 1

Do not capture high frequencies as well as condenser
Do not require phantom power
More rugged/ robust
More cheap
Used for vocals, acoustic guitars, kick drums
Less sensitive to high frequencies

Question 2

Condenser mic

Answer 2

Sensitive and capture quiet sounds well
Signal is brighter
Used to record vocals, pianos, cymbals and room ambience
Requires phantom power

Question 3

3 polar patterns

Answer 3

Cardioid
Figure of 8
Omnidirectional

Question 4

What will you need to do if mic has low sensitivity

Answer 4

Turn up the gain so the amplifier can make the sound louder

Question 5

At what point are sibilant sounds an issue, and how do we get rid

Answer 5

5kHz - 10kHz, reduced using a dresser or tweaking EQ

Question 6

How to to reduce room sound?

Answer 6

Baffle boards to reduce reverb, headphones on to look out for spill - be careful the instrumentalist isn’t moving around to much