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Choosing the Right Microphone by Understanding Design Tradeoffs

Authors: Bartlett, Bruce

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 35 · Issue 11 · November 1987

Abstract

What microphone is best for my application? Should I choose a condenser or dynamic, omnidirectional or cardioid? Flat response or contoured response? This article will help you make the right choice by detailing some of the particular strengths and weaknesses of the various kinds of microphones, and relating them to varying situations.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
35
Issue
11
Publication date
November 6, 1987
Type
Journal Article