STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES C‑2

4. Pickup patterns

Both microphones feature a capsule with a cardioid pickup pattern. Microphones with this polar pattern are most sensitive to sound coming from in front of the microphone, and also to a lesser extent from the sides. Sound coming from behind the microphone will be greatly attenuated. This makes the caqrdioid polar pattern most suitable for recording individual instruments or vocals within a group.

The so-called proximity effect is typical for microphones with the cardioid pickup pattern. Depending on the distance between the microphone and the sound source, a slight increase in the lower frequency range occurs. The shorter the distance, the more pronounced this effect. By cleverly selecting the position and the angle of your microphone, you can effectively manipulate the proximity effect and thus affect how your recording sounds. Experiment with various positions in order to gain more experience.

5. Possible applications

Both microphones have been matched to one another (matched pair). Therefore, they are particularly well-suited for stereo recordings. Regardless of whether you are miking an entire ensemble or a single sound source (e.g. drums, piano or background vocals), this pair of condenser microphones lets you achieve outstanding spatial impressions in every recording session.

Of course, you can use your microphones individually as well. A cardioid pattern capsule is often used in recording situations in which several sound sources are present. Since this capsule selectively tones down the pickup of sounds located to the side of the microphone, this way you can achieve good separation of sound sources, thus easily avoiding feedback.

6.Low cut-filter and signal level attenuation (−10 dB)

The C‑2 studio microphones feature a switchable low-cut filter that lets you eliminate low-frequency disturbances such as subsonic noise. Set the switch to its middle position to activate the low-cut filter.

A switchable level attenuation is provided on your C‑2s for applications in which the microphones are exposed to extremely high sound pres- sures. When the switch is in its “−10 dB” position, the level attenuation is activated.

When the switch is in its top-most position, the signal is not influenced in any way.

Low cut-filter and signal level attenuation (−10 dB)

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