M-Audio manual Choosing & Using Microphones

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Choosing & Using Microphones

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Contents Page Contents MicrophoneC apter 1Design Microphone TypesDynamic microphones Ribbon microphonesCapsule Size Condenser microphonesBackplate Small CapsulesMedium Capsules Large CapsulesPatterns Cardioid patternSuper-cardioid pattern Single pattern vs. multi-pattern micsTop Address vs. Side Address Designs Microphone ElectronicsTubes vs. solid state Tube electronicsStory behind affordable matched pairs for stereo-miking Manufacturing StandardsSolid state electronics Higher standards Choosing & Using Microphones Temperature and Humidity Caring forChapterMicrophones2Shock Protection Pop Filters and WindscreensCleaning and Storage Basic MikingChapterConcepts3 Close-Miking vs. Distance-Miking TechniquesMic Preamp Large Capsules vs. Medium CapsulesDealing with Unwanted Low-Frequencies Recording Environment Revolutionary New Tampa PreampPhasing Issues with Multiple Microphones Choosing & Using Microphones Choosing & Using Microphones Stereo MikingChapterTechniques4 Appropriate angleBlumlein Mid-SideSpaced Omni Decca TreeChoosing & Using Microphones Specific MikingChapterApplications5 VocalsAcoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Grand PianoDrums Three different approaches to miking Drum kit with two mics Choosing & Using Microphones Choosing & Using Microphones Choosing & Using Microphones M-Audio FamilyChapter 6of Microphones Patterns Cardioid, Omni & Figure Address TopTroubleshootingAppendix a Tips Problem No audio from micProblem Audible buzz Problem Sound is muffledAudio France Audio Germany Audio Japan ContactAppeInformationdix BAudio Canada