1. TATVA INSTITUTES OF TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES,MODASA
PRESENTATION ON
MICROPHONE
ENROLL NO _

2. Microphones
Microphones are designed to work in different settings. There is no “best” or “perfect” microphones for all situations.

3. “Collection” and “Selection”
Develop a collection of microphones, and select the best microphone for each situation.
Just like a fisherman has a variety of lures in his tackle box, a TV studio should have several microphones.

4. Microphones
Condenser microphones require a power source. Electret condenser – power from a battery Phantom-power condenser- power from the audio mixer

5. Microphones
Describing each microphone: 1. Directionality 2. Element 3. Impedance 4. Frequency Response

6. Types of Microphones (microphones formats)
Handheld Microphones
Available in… Omni directional and unidirectional, Dynamic and condenser, High impedance and low impedance, Various frequency ranges.

7. Types of Microphones (microphones formats)
Lavaliere (Tie-Pin) Microphone
Omni directional ,
Almost always condenser ,
Advantages:
Small size
Hands-free
No skill require

8. Types of Microphones (microphones formats)
Surface Mount Microphone
Flat back, designed to lay flat on a table. Great for recording group discussions.

9. Types of Microphones (microphones formats)
Shotgun Microphone
Extremely unidirectional microphone Great for videotaping guest speaker and presentations Can be camera mounted Wear headphones!

10. Types of Microphones (microphones formats)
Components: -Microphones -Transmitter -Receiving station Transmitter and receiving station tuned to the same radio frequency

11. Types of Microphones (microphones formats)
Wireless Microphone System
Handheld or lavaliere A favorite of entertainers and reporters Be aware of power needs. Environmental factors can impact range. Practice with your wire less microphone system in a variety of situations.

12. Using microphones
Know your microphones. Select the best microphones for each situation.

13. Using Microphones
Carefully connect your microphone. Don’t put the excessive weight of adapters onto the microphone jack.
Using microphone extension cable instead.

14. Using Microphones
Use a widescreen when recording outdoors. Use the correct talent to-microphone distance (six-inches) from the source Mic is a source – not a area.

15. Thank You