Articles related to "Microphones"

The first and last links in a studio HiFi system are the microphone and loudspeaker. Designs are based on simple electrical and electromagnetic effects.

Although fairly inexpensive, headset mounted computer microphones are not the best choice for every application. This article gives and overview of the various options.

Plug-in-power was introduced in the 1990s with MiniDisc, but poorly matched microphones and recorders can deliver poor results, particularly with loud sounds like music.

Microphones vary in how they respond to sound coming form different directions. Using the right pickup pattern for the subject gets better results.

Microphones used in wildife sound recording have more in common with the types used for outside broadcast and film/TV sound rather than music recording.

Camcorder microphones generally deliver poor sound quality, which can be improved using an external microphone.

There are several ways of using two or more microphones to record stereo in the field, each with their different strengths and weaknesses.

What is the best microphone for Voice Recording? What are the most common do's to get the best audio recording and the main don'ts to avoid the most common mistakes? Here

Sound recordists and Podcasters looking for a low cost recording solution can use the computer they already have to record their programmes.

This simple technique for recording a drum kit really works. It uses a combination of close miking and overhead placement to ensure a phase-coherent, well-balanced mix.

A microphone in the open makes a visual statement, not always ideal. Binaural mics look just like in-ear headphones, reducing impact for field and urban recording.

In any audio production it is essential to use the right microphone. This non-technical guide will help improve the initial recordings and the final audio production.

Recorder plug-in-power is poorly specified and often too low to power the microphone properly on loud sounds leading to distortion on sounds like rock concerts.

Using a professional microphone to record audio gives a significant boost in sound quality and the choice of directionality patterns to suit the subject.

Online voice chat and services such as Skype and AIM have become very popular. Logitech's new Clear Chat Pro headphones are designed to help people connect clearly.

Professional mics are often remote powered using P48 phantom power along the cable from a mixer. They offer better quality and more of pickup patterns than consumer mics.

Here are some basic pointers to help both professionals and home studio producers improve their acoustic guitar sounds through music comprehension and mic placement.

Cheap electret capsules like the WM61A can perform well with a battery box. This article describes how to power them with P48 phantom power balanced inputs instead.

Hannah Montana is very popular with the young girls up to tweens. If your girl wants a Hannah Montana party, give her one that she will never forget with these ideas.

What kinds of hardware are required to create a podcast for publication on the Internet? What type of microphone is the best?

Nearly 250,000 schools have amplified classrooms so every student can focus on the lesson and not strain to hear the teacher over the ventilation system and other noises.

After violating the rules and angrily confronting producers, Chima Simone became the first woman in Big Brother history to be removed from the show.

Fish are able to use all their senses when communicating and different activities cause specific forms of communication.

Learn how audio location recording in typical outdoor locations can enhance home-made podcasts and video recordings.

Most mixers and audio inputs are single-channel 3-pin XLR sockets. A simple Y cable breaks out one stereo XLR 5 pin socket to two 3-pin plugs.

Wiring balanced audio 3-pin XLR connectors is straightforward but it is important to get it right, else phase errors may occur.

Seeing other people at a distance with video conferencing can be a better experience than regular phone conferences, but it depends on getting some basic details right.

The Edirol R09HR is a small handheld all-in-one recorder and stereo microphone that records onto SD cards with no moving parts.

Good audio techniques to make a clear recording that is easy to listen to rather than the low-fi muddy sound and background noise often found in audio on web sites.

This ergonomic one-piece stereo recorder from Olympus, with inbuilt microphones makes interview recording and audio field recording a breeze.

Phil Elvrum attempts to create a new genre and enlists Julie Doiron and Fred Squire.

The Zoom H4n digital audio recorder is one of the most full featured and versatile portable audio recorders on the market.

This tutorial provides a cross-platform guide applicable to audio recording equipment such as ProTools, GarageBand, or ACID Pro. Optimize your sound in the home studio.

I've always found much to appreciate about the Enter the Worship Circle projects. Aaron Strumpel takes it to the next level with "Chair and Microphone, Volume 2."

While it can be nerve wracking to be interviewed on television, having a little knowledge of what to expect can make the experience smoother and more productive.

The jack plug (phone jack in US parlance) is a very common audio connector, but is wired in several different ways. Identify the differences to get a good connection.

Dragon Naturally Speaking (voice recognition software) now has an impressive accuracy rating of up to 99%. So how many writers use it - and what are the benefits?

Electronic Arts' upcoming Rock Band for Wii will include the basic gameplay of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions, but without online play or downloadable content.

If you're planning on putting on a comedy night it's useful to know what sort of equipment you're going to need in order for the night to run smoothly. So what is needed?

Podcast production is relatively inexpensive and quite easy. With a blog or website and a few pieces of equipment, anyone can make a podcast.

The Nintendo DS offers unique handheld gaming experiences with touch screen, dual-screen, and microphone features. Here are the top 5 most innovative DS games.

Increase your productivity by 150% by using Naturally Speaking!

By easily signing up for Skype, every consumer with a computer and an Internet connection can now make regular or video phone calls anywhere in the world at no charge.

Audio Editing software prices range from free to thousands of dollars. Audacity is a free open-source audio editing package that runs on Windows, Macs and Linux.

Mount Eerie's second release of 2008 is a beautifully concise album about love, death, nature and the fragility of existence; just what you'd expect from Phil Elverum.

New classroom technology integration through educational podcasting is easier than teachers think. Here's setup tips to start teaching with technology by podcasting.

EVP's roots go back to the 1800s. People were interested in communicating with spirits. Raudive developed research methods, classifications and theories on EVP.

The Zoom H2 Handy Recorder is intended for musicians but its features and adaptable microphone design make it appropriate for almost any audio recording use.

Part I of a series of reviews of electronics-related products to enhance Baby Boomers' lives. Can a Dragon allow you to talk to your computer?

Blues is in the blood and bones of musician-songwriter Slim Fatz. It's in the rhythm of his speech and story of his life. But mostly, it's in the way he plays and sings.