Understanding Recording Studio Microphones

• Year 2

Understanding Recording Studio Microphones

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, you will understand the different types of microphones used in a professional recording studio.

What do you already know about recording studio microphones?

Types of Recording Studio Microphones

Dynamic Microphone, Condenser Microphone, Ribbon Microphone

Microphone Pickup Patterns

Cardioid Pattern, Omnidirectional Pattern, Figure-8 Pattern

Features of Studio Microphones

Specific pickup patterns, features, and placement requirements

Microphone Placement and Directionality

Strategic positioning of a microphone, sensitivity to sound from various directions

Common Applications of Studio Microphones

Understanding how microphone placement and directionality can affect the recording quality

Summary

Dynamic Microphone: A type of microphone that uses a diaphragm attached to a coil of wire... (continue with the definition list)

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.

Which microphone is this?

1. Neumann U 87
2. AKG C 414
3. Telefunken AR 51
4. Bock 195

What do you know about microphones?