Introduction
About this course
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About the example files
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1. Microphone Fundamentals
Commercial studio acoustics
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Mic storage
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Acoustic control
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The importance of monitors
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Live sound mic considerations
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Presentation and wireless mic considerations
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Frequency ranges and transients
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Assess mics for tone and transients
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Frequency response and handling noise
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Recording practices, stands, and bags
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2. Operating Principles
Intro to operating principles
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Transducers
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Sound waves
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Sympathetic vibration
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Dynamic moving-coil capsule
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Physically shaping the pickup pattern
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Condenser operating principle
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Electret condenser
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Pattern selectors
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Pads and attenuators
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High-pass filters
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Ribbon operating principle
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3. Understanding Mic Specs
Reading the frequency response chart
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The proximity effect
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Evaluating the Neumann KM 84 and KM 184
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Evaluating the Shure SM58
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Evaluating the Royer R-122 MKII
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Evaluating the Audix D6
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Evaluating the Shure Beta 87
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Blind evaluations of three mics
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Polar graphs and sensitivity
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Polar pattern shapes
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Demonstration of polar patterns
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Frequency variations
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Sensitivity
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Impedance
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Equivalent noise
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Maximum sound pressure level (SPL)
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Ex_Files_Mic_Techniques_Essentials.zip
(153.6 MB)