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Convention Paper

Measurement of Microphone Characteristics

Authors: Arnold, David

AES Convention 40 · Paper 787 · April 1971

Abstract

Microphones have many characteristics that are critical parameters affecting their successful usage. Frequency response and sensitivity are the most commonly specified characteristics, but there are many more factors that could be specified and indeed must be controlled to permit a manufacturer to make a usable microphone. A number of these characteristics are described and measurement techniques as used by Shure Brothers Incorporated are discussed. Items included are frequency response, sensitivity, polar pattern, wind and pop noise, structure-borne noise, distortion, electrical noise, and others.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 40
AES Convention
40
Paper number
787
Publication date
April 6, 1971
Affiliation
Shure Brothers Incorporated, Evanston, IL (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper