Choosing Microphones
Effective sound pickup involves a great deal more than just being able to hear what is going on!
Microphone design
There are, in fact, several types of microphone, including dynamic (moving coil), condenser (electrostatic), electret, ribbon. Each has its particular merits and limitations. What is more important to most users is how they behave in use, Do they overload easily, and distort near loud sources? Are they easily damaged? is it the audio quality you want?
The form of microphone you use mainly depends on-the way you are going to use it. Some are intended to be hand held, others fit certain types of mounting, or are intended for particular jobs. For example, a PZM (pressure zone microphone) uses a plate-mounted ...
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