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Microphones - Getting to Know Product Specs

Article Category: Computers and Technology

Author Name: Bruce Hathaway

If you are a newbie in home recording, chances are, you are at a loss as to what product specs really mean. The thing is, home recording equipment - and that includes microphones - do not come cheap and you would want to be able to get the most bang out of your buck. Of course, there are comparison shopping sites out there; but what if you do not have an inkling as to what is being compared?

Frequency Response

You will need the microphone's frequency chart for this. The frequency graph would demonstrate you how a particular microphone performs at certain frequencies. The horizontal figures are for the frequencies which are usually between the 20Hz and the 20 kHz range; The vertical figures are for the comparative responses in dB (decibels).

Why do you even need to know about how to read this chart? You see, it is handy in finding the most suitable microphone for a given situation. For example, there are instruments such as the snare drum whose fundamental frequency is at the 150Hz to 250Hz. There are also microphones such as the SM57, whose frequency chart shows that at precisely the same range, the response is neutral. This means that at that particular frequency, the recording that you would hear would be exactly the same as what the microphone recorded. This means that the right choice in microphones can actually help you downplay other sounds while putting the spotlight on what should be the focus of the recording.

Impedance

This refers to the resistance of a device to alternating currents (AC). More power will pass to a speaker with low impedance compared to one with high impedance. More power flowing through would impose greater strain on your amp. If the impedance is low, the amplifier may not be able to handle it at all and you want to do not want that to happen. The good thing is that a lot of modern electronic audio gear now have really high input impedances so they would be ok even with low power outputs.

Sensitivity

In a nutshell, this is the least amount of input signal that is required to get a device to the graded output level. A mic with high sensitivity would create more voltage and would therefore need less amplification. However, a lot of audio pros believe that while this is a practical concern, it is not really an indication of the quality of the microphone.

Sound Pressure Level Handling Capability

For recording - professional or otherwise, it is important to find out what the maximum SPL of the microphone is. It is important to know what the SPL handling capability is because one needs to know the point at which you might get distortion.

These aren't the only microphone specifications; but this should give you an idea of where to start. Note that among all these, the frequency response is the most important, especially if you are after a recording that sounds really professional. All in all, remember that microphone specs can be just that - specs. They are an excellent guide for the newbie, but nothing can really beat experience. If you have been in the business long enough, knowing your microphone specs AND good old sound experience can help you in getting the best gear.

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