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WHY DO MICROPHONES HAVE DIFFERENT PICKUP PATTERNS?

Cardioid, Omni, Figure-8 – Why Do Microphones Have Different Pickup Patterns?

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ELECTRET CONDENSER VS TRUE CONDENSER

What is the difference between them?

Microphone Basics (1)

WHAT IS A DYNAMIC MICROPHONE?

All about ribbon and moving coil microphones and how they work.

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WHAT IS A CONDENSER MICROPHONE?

Condenser mics are the preferred type for studio use. Here’s why.

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WHAT IS THE PROXIMITY EFFECT?

What it does and how you can use it to shape your sound.

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Do I Really Need a Shock Mount?

How an elastic suspension can save your recordings.

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HOW TO PROTECT YOUR MICROPHONE AGAINST “POPS”

Pop screens and wind screens – what’s the difference?

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LARGE AND SMALL DIAPHRAGM MICROPHONES?

What are the sonic differences between small and large diaphragm microphones