M-Audio Microphone manual

Contents Page Contents Microphone Types MicrophoneC apter 1DesignDynamic microphones Ribbon microphonesCondenser microphones Capsule SizeSmall Capsules BackplateMedium Capsules Large CapsulesCardioid pattern PatternsSingle pattern vs. multi-pattern mics Super-cardioid patternMicrophone Electronics Top Address vs. Side Address DesignsTube electronics Tubes vs. solid stateSolid state electronics Manufacturing StandardsStory behind affordable matched pairs for stereo-miking Higher standards Choosing & Using Microphones Caring forChapterMicrophones2 Temperature and HumidityShock Protection Pop Filters and WindscreensCleaning and Storage Close-Miking vs. Distance-Miking Techniques Basic MikingChapterConcepts3Dealing with Unwanted Low-Frequencies Large Capsules vs. Medium CapsulesMic Preamp Revolutionary New Tampa Preamp Recording EnvironmentPhasing Issues with Multiple Microphones Choosing & Using Microphones Choosing & Using Microphones Appropriate angle Stereo MikingChapterTechniques4Mid-Side BlumleinDecca Tree Spaced OmniChoosing & Using Microphones Vocals Specific MikingChapterApplications5Acoustic Guitar Grand Piano Electric GuitarDrums Three different approaches to miking Drum kit with two mics Choosing & Using Microphones Choosing & Using Microphones Choosing & Using Microphones Patterns Cardioid, Omni & Figure Address Top M-Audio FamilyChapter 6of MicrophonesProblem No audio from mic TroubleshootingAppendix a TipsProblem Audible buzz Problem Sound is muffledAudio Canada ContactAppeInformationdix BAudio France Audio Germany Audio Japan