Topmusicanswers
- Which type of microphone is best for long distance pickup?
- What is a pickup mic?
- What type of microphone is best for live performance?
- Does it matter what microphone you use?
Which type of microphone is best for long distance pickup?
Shotgun microphones have a long reach, which can be helpful when you have to record at a distance. This is what shotgun mics are known for – their pickup pattern is long and narrow, allowing the mic to focus on distant sounds and reject extraneous sounds from the sides.
What is a pickup mic?
In the world of audio, not all microphones are created equal. ... The pickup pattern of a microphone is the classification for how a microphone picks up sound directionally and its sensitivity to sound based on how the microphone is oriented.
What type of microphone is best for live performance?
- Sennheiser e935 Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone.
- Shure SM58 Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone.
- AKG D5 Supercardioid Vocal Microphone.
- Audio-Technica Handheld Vocal Microphone.
- Blue Microphones enCORE 300 Vocal Microphone.
- Beyerdynamic Vocal Microphone.
- Shure Beta 58A Vocal Microphone.
Does it matter what microphone you use?
Headphones, microphones, and speakers all have a specific frequency response. ... Not all vibrations are transmitted as electromagnetic signals, no matter what type of microphone you're using. This means some frequencies may be less or more audible, depending on the microphone.
