Music Tech Assignment by Farah Shafika https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669 Welcome to shanaz's padlet <3 en-us 2017-11-03 07:13:40 UTC 2025-10-02 21:25:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Babyhead.png NORFARAH SHAFIKA BT NAZIR farahshafika41 https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203194847         SAXOPHONIST]]> 2017-11-03 08:00:43 UTC https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203194847 MU1103C farahshafika41 https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203194974 2016658726
MUD203]]> 2017-11-03 08:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203194974 WHAT IS MICROPHONE? farahshafika41 https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203195215 2017-11-03 08:03:44 UTC https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203195215 Answer: farahshafika41 https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203195601 A microphone is a device that captures audio by converting sound waves into an electrical signal. This signal can be amplified as an analog signal or may be converted to a digital signal, which can be processed by a computer or other digital audio device. Microphones enable many types of audio recording devices for purposes including communications of many kinds, as well as music and speech recording. Frequently, microphones are designed for a given purpose. One of the main considerations, aside from the type of device, is what is being recorded. Directionality of microphones is one such consideration in microphone design. Omnidirectional  microphones are suited to recording all sounds in an area but poor for focusing on a single subject amongst background noise. Directional, bidirectional and shotgun microphones are suitable for interviews. However, the same effect is often achieved with two unidirectional devices, such as cardioid microphones.]]> 2017-11-03 08:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203195601 TYPE OF MICROPHONE? farahshafika41 https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203196415 2017-11-03 08:11:34 UTC https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203196415 Answer: farahshafika41 https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203196533 There are three types of microphone. The condenser microphone, the dynamic microphone and the ribbon microphone.]]> 2017-11-03 08:12:19 UTC https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203196533 CONDENSER MICROPHONE farahshafika41 https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203196894 2017-11-03 08:14:32 UTC https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203196894 farahshafika41 https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203197007   Condenser microphones are commonly used for audio recording purposes. They are known for their sensitivity and flat frequency response. Each condenser microphone includes a front plate (the diaphragm) and a back plate that is parallel to the front plate. When sound waves hit the diaphragm, it vibrates and alters the distance between the two plates. This change is transmitted as an electrical signal. Unlike dynamic microphones, condensers require electrical power. This current may be provided by an internal battery, but is most often provided as 48 volt "phantom power" from an external preamp or mixing console.]]> 2017-11-03 08:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203197007 DYNAMIC MICROPHONE farahshafika41 https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203197252 2017-11-03 08:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203197252 farahshafika41 https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203197515     Dynamic microphones are the most widely used microphones. They have a simple design that includes a magnet wrapped by a metal coil. A thin sheet called a diaphragm is placed on the front end of the magnet and transmits vibrations from sound waves to the coil. The coil then transfers these vibrations to electrical wires that transmit the sound as an electrical signal. Since dynamic microphones use a simple design, they are typically very durable and do not require electrical power.]]> 2017-11-03 08:18:31 UTC https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203197515 RIBBON MICROPHONE farahshafika41 https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203198148 2017-11-03 08:22:41 UTC https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203198148 farahshafika41 https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203198232     Ribbon microphones are also known for their high fidelity. They contain a thin ribbon made of a aluminum, duraluminum, or nanofilm, which is suspended in a magnetic field. Incoming sound waves make the ribbon vibrate, generating voltage proportional to the velocity of the vibration. This voltage is transmitted as an electrical signal. While early ribbon microphones required a transformer to increase the output voltage, modern ribbon mics have improved magnets that provide a stronger signal – in some cases even stronger than dynamic microphones. Though ribbon mics have been largely replaced by condensers, several models are still manufactured and used today.]]> 2017-11-03 08:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203198232 PATTERN OF MICROPHONE farahshafika41 https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203199464 2017-11-03 08:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203199464 CARDIOID farahshafika41 https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203199555 A heart or bean-shaped pattern that captures audio from one direction; commonly used for recording vocals or a single instrument.]]> 2017-11-03 08:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203199555 BI-DIRECTIONAL farahshafika41 https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203200103 A figure 8 pattern that captures audio from two separate directions; may be used for recoding audio from two different sources or to capture reverb.]]> 2017-11-03 08:35:42 UTC https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203200103 OMNIDIRECTIONAL farahshafika41 https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203200309 A circular pattern that captures audio from all directions; often used to capture groups of vocalists or ambient sounds.]]> 2017-11-03 08:37:21 UTC https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203200309 LARGE-DIAPHRAGM MICROPHONE (LDM) farahshafika41 https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203200593 2017-11-03 08:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203200593 farahshafika41 https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203200655   Large-diaphragm microphones (LDMs) are most often the choice for studio vocals and any instrument recording where a deeper sound is desired. 

A large-diaphragm microphone warms up the sound of what it's recording, which also leads to the myth that most LDMs reproduce low frequencies better than small diaphragm mics.

This isn't true, in fact, small-diaphragm mics are much better at reproducing everything evenly, including bass. You'll want a pop screen if you're using a condenser microphone for vocals; they're so sensitive to transient noises that the "P" and "SH" sounds you make will cause distortion.

If you’re looking for a microphone with a large diaphragm, a good option is the Audio-Technica AT2035, which provides a natural sound. You can use it in your home, at a recording studio or in live performances; its cardioid studio condenser ensures low background noise.
]]> 2017-11-03 08:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203200655 SMALL-DIAPHRAGM MICROPHONE (SDM) farahshafika41 https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203200785 2017-11-03 08:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203200785 farahshafika41 https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203200927 Small-diaphragm microphones (SDMs) are the best choice when you want a solid, wide-frequency response and the best transient response, which as noted above, is the ability for your microphone to reproduce fast sounds, such as stringed instruments. SDMs are also the preferred choice for concert taping.]]> 2017-11-03 08:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203200927 farahshafika41 https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203201355 2017-11-03 08:44:21 UTC https://padlet.com/farahshafika41/6whrp73wt669/wish/203201355