Choice of microphone
Types of microphone
There are three basic types of microphone: moving coil, ribbon and condenser.
The moving coil or dynamic: The polar diagram of this microphone can be omni-directional or cardioid, i.e. having a dead side to the rear of the microphone. This type of microphone can be used as a reporter’s ‘hand held’ but care must be taken in its handling. They are less sensitive to wind noise than other microphones and are often fitted with wind protection within the body of the unit although they may need extra protection in extreme conditions where foam windshields should be sufficient. Windshields give some protection against rain and provide the microphone with a waterproof cover for short periods.
The ribbon: This microphone’s ...
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