Microphones

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A Levels Music Tech (Technology) Flashcards on Microphones, created by Hazel Meades on 29/03/2015.
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Flashcards by Hazel Meades, updated more than 1 year ago
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AKG-C414 Type: Large diaphragm condenser Features: bass roll off, pad switch (a dampener to reduce the initial amount the mic picks up) Polar pattern (s): Omnidirectional, cardioid, bidirectional, hypercardioid, multi-pattern Applications: Good for loud sounds. Better for studio use.
Rode NT-55 Type: Small diaphragm condenser pencil mic Polar pattern (s): Cardioid, omnidirectional Applications: Can switch capsules (you can unscrew and replace the top in this case). Good for drums.
Neumann U87 Type: Large diaphragm condenser Polar pattern (s): Cardioid Applications: Vocals, studio use.
Sontronics Sigma Type: Ribbon Polar patterns (s): figure of 8 Applications: Vocals, acoustic guitar, good for strings that can sound a bit harsh with condensers.
Shure SM57 Type: Dynamic Polar pattern (s): Cardioid Applications: Drums, live sound, electric guitar.
AKG D112 Type: Dynamic Polar pattern (s): Cardioid Applications: Bass drum, bass guitar, bass trombone
Shure SM58 Type: Dynamic Polar pattern (s): Cardioid Applications: Live sound because it has an internal pop shield (although its effectiveness is debatable).
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