1. MUSIC
TECHNOLOGY

2. MUSIC
TECHNOLOGY2. INTRODUCTION TO MICROPHONES
OBJECTIVES
To learn how a microphone operates.
To understand the common types of
Microphones and when to use them.

3. SIGNAL
CHAIN
Converts sound signal
to electrical signal Converts sound signal
to digital signal for recording.
Converts digital signals
back to sound signals
which are reproduced
by the speaker.

4. FREQUENCY
SPECTRUM

5. TYPES OF
MICROPHONE
DYNAMIC CONDENSER
Expense Cheaper More expensive
Build Tough Very fragile
Power No battery required Needs battery or Phantom Power to work
Frequency
Response
Peaks in the mids (not great for high
frequencies or low frequencies)
Very accurate (better for high and low
frequencies)
Sound Pressure
Levels
Can take very high SPLs Can’t take high SPLs
Transient
Response
Slow Quick

6. POLAR
PATTERNS