1. Introduction to Microphones

2. What is a Microphone? Microphones are a type of transducer: a device which converts energy from one form to another

3. Two general types of mics Dynamic mics Condenser mics

4. Two general types of mics Dynamic mics - No power required - Magnetic diaphragm acts like a sail – generates electricity via a magnet - Only react to strong sounds - Rugged, short range, low sensitivity Condenser mics

5. Two general types of mics Dynamic mics - No power required - Magnetic diaphragm acts like a sail – generates electricity via a magnet - Only react to strong sounds - Rugged, short range, low sensitivity Condenser mics - Don’t create electricity – use charge from battery source - More sensitive, greater range, much more fragile

6. Mic Types HandheldShotgun Lavaliere (Lav) PZM (Pressure Zone Mic)

7. PICKUP PATTERNS/DIRECTIONALITY Omnidirectional - Picks up 360-degrees

8. PICKUP PATTERNS/DIRECTIONALITY Cardioid - Picks up in heart-shaped pattern

9. PICKUP PATTERNS/DIRECTIONALITY Unidirectional (or Hypercardioid) - Picks up in forward/shotgun-type pattern

10. PICKUP PATTERNS/DIRECTIONALITY Bi-directional - Picks up in figure-8 pattern/equally both sides

11. MIC CONNECTIONS XLR - Three-pin

12. MIC CONNECTIONS 1/4” - Also called “Headphone”

13. MIC CONNECTIONS 1/8” - Also called “Mini”