CyberCollege Audio Mic 1, Mic 2, And Using Off Camera Mic
dual redundancy
This double microphone technique
personal mic (clip on, lavaliere)
Whether hung from a cord around the neck (lavaliere) or clipped to clothing, these are all referred to as personal mics.
boundary effect microphone
also called PZ or PZM mics These rely primarily on reflected sounds from a hard surface such as a tabletop
PZ
also called PZM stands for sound pressure microphone, which comes under the heading of a boundary effect microphone. This mic relies entirely on reflected sound.
dynamic mic
also called a moving-coil microphone is considered the most rugged professional microphone.
condenser microphones
also called capacitor or electret condenser mics are capable of top-notch audio quality
Omnidirectional mics
also called nondirectional mics are more or less equally sensitive to sounds coming from all directions
more directional than hypercardioid
bi directional
three-pin audio connectors are used in professional audio applications
canon or xlr
mic commonly used at a distance in field work
omnidirectional
also called a figure-eight sensitivity pattern
parabolic mic
cardioid
pattern is named after a sensitivity pattern that vaguely resembles a heart shape
words with initial "p's," and "b's"
plosives
typically indicated by exaggerated low-frequency response
proximity effect
Unidirectional Mics
refers to a general classification of mics that are sensitive to sounds coming primarily from one direction
another name for non directional
shotgun mic
an exaggeration and distortion of high-frequency "S" sounds
siblance
phase, where various audio embellishments are added to a production
sweetening
studio microphones
the largest category of microphone. These include a number of application designs that we'll discuss
hand held
the type held by on-camera talent or used for on-location interviews
shotgun
used for on-location production to pick up sounds a moderate distance from the camera
contact mics
which pick up sound by being in direct physical contact with the sound source. These mics are generally mounted on musical instruments.