Field Recording - Microphone Basics

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There are 2 broad types of microphones: Dynamic and Condenser. In this video, we go into the basics of each.

There is also a third type known as Ribbon microphones, which we're not concerned with just yet.

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Microphones mentioned in this video as well as recommendations (affiliate links):

Dynamic:

Shure SM58: http://amzn.to/2iv5rEf
Shure SM57: http://amzn.to/2jlZoXd
Sennheiser MD421: http://amzn.to/2jlY5aV
Electrovoice RE20: http://amzn.to/2iv3LKU

Small Diaphragm Condenser:

Rode M5: http://amzn.to/2jlV7TS
CAD e70: http://amzn.to/2iv6JPF
Rode NTG 2: http://amzn.to/2jlSSQi

Large Diaphragm Condenser:

Audio Technica AT4040: http://amzn.to/2jm0H8t
Neumann U87: http://amzn.to/2iAb2fR
AKG C414: http://amzn.to/2jNmgM0



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