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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: USING
MICROPHONES
There are some questions of recording technique which seem e up again
and again. Paul White sets out to answer some of the mon queries on
how to choose and use microphones...
The correct choice and use of microphones is fundamental to any
recording project. While the number of microphone types may seem
bewildering, and while mic techniques may seem like a black art, a
few easy-to-follow guidelines will help you avoid most problems. At
Sound On Sound we receive many reader queries about the choice,
treatment and placement of microphones: in this feature, I've tried to
address some of the mon problems that seem to arise.
What sort of microphone should I be using?
As a rule, dynamic mics are good for miking drums and electric instruments, whereas
capacitor mics are better for high-quality vocal and acoustic instrument work. Large-
diaphragm capacitor mics tend to be more flattering than small-diaphragm models,
especially on vocals, though there are some exceptions.
Don't be confused by the fact that both true capacitor mics and back-electret mics are often
both referred to simply as capacitor mics (or sometimes as condenser mics). Both work on
the capacitor principle and both are capable of producing similar results. The main
operat