Lessons:19Length:1.4 hours
3.4 Large and Small Diaphragm Microphones
Everyone wants to record with one of those large, fancy studio mics, but great recordings can be made with a small diaphragm condenser too. In this lesson you will learn about the differences, and hear some examples of how good, inexpensive condensers can sound.
Related Links
- MXL 990 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone (Budget)
- Heil Sound PR 40 Large Diaphragm Dynamic Cardioid Studio Microphone
- Rode NT5 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
- Audix SCX1/HC Hypercardioid Microphone for Interior Dialogue
- Audio-Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Condenser Short Shotgun Microphone
1.Introduction
1.1Introduction01:21
1.1
Introduction
01:21
1.2What You Need02:23
1.2
What You Need
02:23
2.Audio Recording Basics
2.1What Is Audio Recording?06:07
2.1
What Is Audio Recording?
06:07
2.2Signal-to-Noise Ratio05:19
2.2
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
05:19
3.A Deeper Look at Gear
3.1Computers and Software05:15
3.1
Computers and Software
05:15
3.2Audio Interfaces05:51
3.2
Audio Interfaces
05:51
3.3Microphones07:02
3.3
Microphones
07:02
3.4Large and Small Diaphragm Microphones03:49
3.4
Large and Small Diaphragm Microphones
03:49
3.5Microphone Accessories06:53
3.5
Microphone Accessories
06:53
3.6Monitors and Headphones07:45
3.6
Monitors and Headphones
07:45
4.Controlling the Sound
4.1The Problem04:38
4.1
The Problem
04:38
4.2Acoustic Treatment Panels05:58
4.2
Acoustic Treatment Panels
05:58
5.Recording Your Voice-Over
5.1Preparation02:42
5.1
Preparation
02:42
5.2Microphone Setup02:48
5.2
Microphone Setup
02:48
5.3Setting Levels02:33
5.3
Setting Levels
02:33
5.4Soothing the Pipes02:04
5.4
Soothing the Pipes
02:04
5.5Silence02:23
5.5
Silence
02:23
6.Conclusion
6.1Working With Clients: Manage Expectations04:45
6.1
Working With Clients: Manage Expectations
04:45
6.2Conclusion01:24
6.2
Conclusion
01:24
