M-Audio Microphone

Choosing & Using Microphones

Contents

Main Contents Chapter 1 Microphone Design Microphone Types + - + Capsule Size The Diaphragm The Backplate Patterns Page Top Address vs. Side Address Designs Microphone Electronics Page Manufacturing Standards Page Page Chapter 2 Caring for Microphones Shock Protection Pop Filters and Windscreens Temperature and Humidity Cleaning and Storage Chapter 3 Basic Miking Concepts Close-Miking vs. Distance-Miking Techniques Large Capsules vs. Medium Capsules Dealing with Unwanted Low-Frequencies The Mic Preamp Use of Processing During Recording The Recording Environment The Revolutionary New TAMPA Preamp Phasing Issues with Multiple Microphones Page Page Chapter 4 Stereo Miking Techniques X-Y Blumlein ORTF Mid-Side ++ -- Spaced Omni Decca Tree Page Chapter 5 Specific Miking Applications Vocals Acoustic Guitar mount is needed to minimize vibrations from tapping feet and the like. Electric Guitar Grand Piano Drums Page Page Page Page Chapter 6 The M-Audio Family of Microphones Appendix A Troubleshooting Tips Appendix B Contact Information