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What is a directional mic used for?
A directional mic is a microphone that is most sensitive in one (or more) directions. In other words, a directional mic has a polar pattern other than omnidirectional. Directional mics effectively “point” in a certain direction and are very popular choices in audio recording.
What is a multi directional microphone?
Omnidirectional microphones are microphones that pick up sound with equal gain from all sides or directions of the microphone. This means that whether a user speaks into the microphone from the front, back, left or right side, the microphone will record the signals all with equal gain.
Which microphone type is the most rugged?
The dynamic mic (also called a moving-coil microphone) is considered the most rugged professional microphone. choice for electronic newsgathering (ENG) work, where a wide variety of difficult conditions are regularly encountered. In a dynamic microphone sound waves hit a diaphragm attached to a coil of fine wire.
What kind of MIC has the best transient response?
Condenser microphones
Condenser microphones tend to be the mics of choice in studio recording applications, and for good reason. Of the three primary microphone types, they generally offer the widest frequency response*, the fastest transient response**, and greatest overall detail.
Which microphone is the least sensitive?
Passive ribbon microphones
Passive ribbon microphones are generally the least sensitive with sensitivity ratings in the range of 0.5-6 mV/Pa. Moving-coil (passive) microphones have typical sensitivity ratings between 1-6 mV/Pa.
What size of diaphragm is best for transient response?
1/2″
Large-Diaphragm Vs. Small-Diaphragm Condensers
| Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphones | |
|---|---|
| Diaphragm Size | 1/2″ (12.7 mm) or less |
| Transient Response | More accurate |
| Frequency Response | Flatter and more extended |
| Address Type | Top or side |
What MIC has the fastest transient response?
What is a directional microphone and how does it work?
What is a Directional Microphone? Thus, a directional microphone is a microphone which either picks up sounds only from a specific direction, or well from all angles; it depends on the directional characteristics of that microphone. Below is a list of the most common types of directional microphones.
What is a polar pattern on a microphone?
To help understand a the directional properties of a particular microphone, user manuals and promotional material often include a graphical representation of the microphone’s directionality. This graph is called a polar pattern. Some typical examples are shown below. Captures sound equally from all directions.
What is an omnidirectional microphone?
These are called omnidirectional microphones. No matter which side a user speaks into the microphone, front, back, left, or right, rotated from 0° to 360° all around it-it will pick up sound equally well with good sensitivity. Other microphones are unidirectional. They only pick up sound from one specific direction.
Can you adjust the directionality of a video camera microphone?
This feature is sometimes found on video camera microphones, with the idea that you can adjust the directionality to suit the angle of zoom, e.g. have a shotgun mic for long zooms. Some models can even automatically follow the lens zoom angle so the directionality changes from cardioid to shotgun as you zoom in.