What should I know before buying a microphone?

What should I know before buying a microphone?

Buying A Microphone | Basics You Need To Know Before You Buy

• Type of Microphone.
• Polar Pattern/Directionality.
• Frequency Response.
• Impedance.
• Maximum Sound Pressure Level.
• Attenuation Switch.
• Conclusion.

Which is the cheapest microphone?

The Best Cheap Microphones

• Shure SM48-LC.
• Samson Go.
• Snowball Black iCE USB.
• Jlab Audio Talk Go USB Microphone.
• Shure SM58 Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone.
• Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Medium-diaphragm Condenser Microphone.
• AKG P120 High-Performance General Purpose Recording Microphone.

What type of microphone is best?

Of the three types of microphone designs, condenser mics generally offer the best high-frequency audio reproduction, which makes them the most common choice for capturing the nuances of voices. Their high-end response also allows them to better reproduce transients, the peaks at the beginning of a sound wave.

Where are SE Electronics mics made?

Shanghai
However, Siwei felt the need for a higher standard of quality and artistic control over his mics, and in 2003 the company opened its very own production facility in Shanghai.

Which company mic is best?

The top 11 best microphone brands you should know and use:

• Shure.
• Sennheiser.
• Neumann.
• Rode.
• AKG.
• Danish Pro Audio (DPA)
• Electro-Voice.
• Schoeps.

What is electronic mic?

A microphone is a device that captures audio by converting sound waves into an electrical signal. This signal can be amplified as an analog signal or may be converted to a digital signal, which can be processed by a computer or other digital audio device. Therefore, multiple classes of microphones exist.

How is a microphone manufactured?

A carbon microphone consists of lightly packed carbon granules in an enclosure. Electrical contacts are placed on opposite sides of the enclosure. A thin metal or plastic diaphragm is mounted on one side of the enclosure. As sound waves hit the diaphragm they compress the carbon granules, changing its resistance.

Will my voice sound better with a microphone?

Does a microphone change your voice? Microphones, like all audio equipment, will alter the sound of your voice. So the disparity is twofold: the way your voice actually sounds is not the same as the way you hear it naturally, and on top of that, microphones will slightly alter the sound of your voice.

What is the se2200 microphone?

The sE2200 is the latest in a long line of award-winning cardioid condenser microphones that sE Electronics has spent 20 years in the business perfecting. Thanks to its smooth, polished sound for vocals and voiceovers, the sE2200 line is a standard in studios around the world, and has even been used by iconic singers such as Amy Winehouse.

What is the difference between the se2200 and the 2200A II?

The sE2200 has two versions, the cardioid pattern sE Electronics sE2200a II C, and the multi-pattern version sE Electronics 2200a II. Both of the models have a high-pass filter switch at 60Hz, as well as a pad switch.

What are the switchable attenuation levels on the se2200a II c?

The sE2200a II C comes with two switchable attenuation levels. The -10dB and -20dB pad switches provide users with an extended dynamic range, allowing the unit to be used in a wide variety of applications and enabling close-mic techniques with the loudest of instruments.

How do I choose the best condenser microphones?

You can spend hours trawling forums and reviews online – but find yourself going round in circles. One of your first purchases should be a good condenser microphone. In fact, for most people, it will be the first. (On a side note, I recommend having at least one large diaphragm condenser and one dynamic microphone as a starting point).