Helpful Hints
Microphone Pickup Patterns
Microphones are made with certain applications in mind. For example, stage use, studio use or field recording use. The way that a microphone picks up sound from various directions is known as its pickup pattern.
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How Microphones Work
Microphones simply convert a sound wave into an electrical signal. They convert audio energy into electrical energy. This is accomplished with a small, light material in them called the diaphragm.
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Wireless Microphone Components
Wireless microphones are both very convenient (no worrying about cables), and can present new challenges at the same time (batteries or phantom power needed, interference from outside sources can cause problems).
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Avoiding Wireless Microphone Woes
One of the most obvious advantages of integrating a wireless microphone system into your sound is that you have the freedom to move about without the distraction or limitation that a wired microphone cable creates.
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Choosing Your Wired Microphone
One of the most important decisions you will make for your sound is choosing the right microphone. Whether you’re recording in the studio or performing live, we offer the microphone selection you deserve for a high level of performance and reliability with practical design features and great value.
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Microphone Lines (cables)
There are two ways to connect a microphone to equipment. The equipment will require either an unbalanced or balanced line.
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Getting The Most From Your Wireless Microphone Systems
In the fifty plus years since production wireless microphones have become available, a lot of changes have taken place. Today’s equipment is more versatile, due to advances in the electronic art, and the choices available to the prospective user are many.
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