Microphones Overview
Microphones: Transducer Type
What is the transducer type of a microphone? What is it good for?
Microphones: Polar Patterns
The polar pattern of a mic defines how well a mic “hears“ sound from different directions - you can avoid feedback on stage if you know the differences
Microphones: Frequency Response
The frequency response is the output level or sensitivity of a microphone over its operating range from lowest to highest frequencies.
How to find the right microphone?
Application, environment and sound. This article shows you how to use these criteria to find the best microphone for you.
Microphone Positioning: Techniques
Here is a very basic, general procedure to keep in mind when miking something that makes sound
Microphone Positioning: Spoken Word
Countless “how-to” articles have been written on podcasting, but here you learn how to properly record the human voice.
Microphone Positioning: Vocals
Microphones with various polar patterns can be used in vocal recording techniques. This article shows you how to mike different voice applications.
Microphone Positioning: Choir
A condenser is the type of microphone most often used for choir applications. This article shows you how to mike a choir.
Microphone Positioning: Acoustic Instruments
Experimentation with mic placement provides the ability to achieve accurate and pleasing sound reproduction - learn how to mike acoustic string instruments!
Microphone Positioning: Piano
How to pick up a piano? This article gives you placement graphics and recommendations.
Microphone Positioning: Woodwinds & Brass
With the saxophone, the sound is fairly well distributed between the finger holes and the bell. Which mic position causes what kind of sound?
Microphone Positioning: Amplified Instruments
The loudspeaker is an “instrument” with a wide range of characteristics. Learn how to correctly record a guitar or bass cabinet.
Microphone Positioning: Drums & Percussion
The drum kit is one of the most complicated sound sources to record. Learn more about the many different methods and cprinciples.
Stereo Microphone Techniques
One of the most popular specialized microphone techniques is stereo miking. Learn more about this use of two or more microphones to create a stereo image.
