microphones

Recording tips
Microphones = microphones come in all shapes and sizes there are three different types of microphones dynamic , ribbon & condensor
(Condensor microphones) has omni directional pickup pattern condenser microphones pick up every subtle nusance in sound condenser microphones are great for sensitive work not great for high volume work condensor microphones should be kept in case or covered up if left out for a period of time condensor microphone are generally stronger than dynamic

(Dynamic micophones) are prefered by vocalists dynamics are very durable good in humidity they don’t need internal or external power sources dynamics usally have a weak high frequency response above 10kHz

Impedance is important in picking a microphone low impedance is better than high impedance impedance is measured in ohms. Microphones impedance are divided into three classes
Overloading – if overdriven a microphone will distort

LOW impedance less than 600 ohms
Medium impedance 600 -10000 ohms
High impedance over 10000
Best choice low impedance

Microphones pick up sound in different ways
Omnidirectional-means it picks up sound from different sides
Figure8 or bidirectional – picks up noise the same on both front and back weak on the sides