Design of a Studio-Quality Condenser Microphone Using Electret Technology

Bevan WR, Schulein RB, Seeler CE. Design of a Studio-Quality Condenser Microphone Using Electret Technology. J Audio Eng Soc. 1978;26(12):947-957. Available from: https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=3230

@article{Bevan1978_3230,
  author = {Bevan, William R. and Schulein, Robert B. and Seeler, Charles E.},
  title = {{Design of a Studio-Quality Condenser Microphone Using Electret Technology}},
  journal = {Journal of the Audio Engineering Society},
  volume = {26},
  number = {12},
  pages = {947--957},
  year = {1978},
  month = dec,
  publisher = {Audio Engineering Society},
  url = {https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=3230}
}

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AB  - The performance requirements of a studio-quality condenser microphone are reviewed in light of present recording, broadcast, and sound reinforcement practice. Consideration is given to both electroacoustical performance and environmental stability. A condenser transducer is described which makes use of refined electret technology and demonstrates performance advantages over similar conventional, externally biased configurations. The details of a new RLC -lossy ladder- acoustical phase shift network are presented in basic terms as applied to the design of a cardioid unidirectional microphone. Finally a unique impedance conversion electronics section is described in terms of noise level, load driving capability, distortion, and environmental stability.
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