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14 Cards in this Set
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Requires phantom power |
Condenser mic |
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Dynamic Mic |
Creates an electrical signal by the movement of a moving coil that surrounds a magnet. |
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Condenser/capacitor mic |
Creates an electrical signal through movement of a diaphragm W/I an electrically charged field. |
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Mic pick up patterns |
Cardiod/unidirectional, hypercardiod, omnidirectional, bi-directional |
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Special purpose mics |
Lavalier, PZM or boundary & shotgun |
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Proximity effect |
Phenomenon of increased bass response when a sound source is moved closer to a mic (usually directional mics only). |
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Shock mount |
Isolates the mic from mechanical vibrations. |
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Lavalier |
Clipped onto lapel to allow hands free operation; best placement is 2 inches below chin or center of chest. |
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Shotgun |
Allows for pickup of sound from a distance; used in film and news. |
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PZM/Boundary |
Placed on a surface & used in a conference situation to pick up a # of speakers. |
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Bi-directional mics |
Picks up sound from front and back of mic |
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Omnidirectional mic |
Also known as nondirectional; mic picks up sound in all directions so no particular pick up pattern. |
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Cardiod/unidirectional |
Picks up sound mainly from 1 direction |
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Hypercardiod |
Can be referred to as unidirectional; primary sensitivity in the front |
