Mic Types & Recording Basics: Avoid Common Mistakes - (FCBAE Ep.9)
🎤Mic Types & Recording Basics: Avoid Common Mistakes - (FCBAE Ep.9)
In this episode, we’re breaking down the essentials of microphones and recording. Whether you're new to audio or refining your setup, we’ll cover everything you need to know about:
✅ Dynamic, Condenser, and Ribbon Microphones
✅ Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Super Cardioid, Figure-8, and Omni
✅ Avoiding Common Recording Mistakes
📚 What You’ll Learn:
The key differences between dynamic, condenser, and ribbon microphones.
How polar patterns affect microphone performance and sound capture.
How to avoid common recording mistakes like clipping, plosives, and room noise.
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
0:30 – An Art and A Science
1:25 – Dynamic Microphones
3:05 – Condenser Microphones
4:29 – Ribbon Microphones
6:17 – Understanding Polar Patterns
6:36 – Cardioid Polar Patterns
7:04 – Super Cardioid Polar Patterns
7:44 – Hyper Cardioid Polar Patterns
8:11 – Figure 8 (Bi-Directional) Polar Patterns
8:38 – Omni-Directional Polar Patterns
10:00 – Mistake 1, Clipping
11:28 – Mistake 2, Pop Filters & Plosives
12:02 – Mistake 3, Not Using Shock Mounts
12:52 – Mistake 4, Room Noise
15:02 – More Details at Wavspot.com
❓ Common Questions We Answer:
What’s the difference between dynamic, condenser, and ribbon microphones?
How do I choose the right microphone for my voice or setup?
What are polar patterns, and why are they important?
How do I avoid issues like clipping, noise, and bad recordings?
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