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Microphones: Difference between revisions
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== Shure SM-57 == | == Shure SM-57 == | ||
Similar to the SM-58 in design, the SM-57 is a fairly robust unidirectional microphone. Our most common use for it is for acoustic instruments, however they are also very useful for when it's not possible to mic someone with a SM-58 or lavalier or several people need to be covered quickly. In both cases, they are normally used on the end of a mic stand. | |||
== Shure SM-58 == | == Shure SM-58 == | ||
Often considered the best touring microphone in existence, the SM-58's are arguably the only pieces of kit we have that are used regularly in professional environments. They are extremely robust - although please don't test exactly how robust. These are primarily used as handhelds or on a mic stand close to the source - they suffer from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proximity_effect_(audio) proximity effect] and so are less useful the further from the soure they get. | |||
== Zoom H2N Recorder == | == Zoom H2N Recorder == | ||
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The H2N has a number of significant advantages over the rifle mic. As it is independent of the camera, the lack of cable between the microphone and camera mean the boom operator has a lot more flexibility over where they stand - allowing better sound recording on wide or long shots. (Of course, one can use an extra XLR cable with the rifle mic to achieve the same result, but this is normally impractical.) Also, unlike the rifle mic, which is mono, the H2N is capable of recording sound in stereo, 2-channel and 4-channel surround. | The H2N has a number of significant advantages over the rifle mic. As it is independent of the camera, the lack of cable between the microphone and camera mean the boom operator has a lot more flexibility over where they stand - allowing better sound recording on wide or long shots. (Of course, one can use an extra XLR cable with the rifle mic to achieve the same result, but this is normally impractical.) Also, unlike the rifle mic, which is mono, the H2N is capable of recording sound in stereo, 2-channel and 4-channel surround. | ||
The H2N also has both a line out and line in - this allows for other mics to be plugged into and recorded by the H2N and/or have the audio being recorded sent on to another device. The H2N was used like this for 4four, with the H2N sitting between the DJ desk and streaming laptop. Both connections are stereo jack sockets, so bodge microphone cables may have to be used. | |||
Be careful when using headphones to monitor recording - if the cable becomes too taut, the line out can be damaged. | Be careful when using headphones to monitor recording - if the cable becomes too taut, the line out can be damaged. | ||
The manual can be read [http://www.zoom.co.jp/download/E_H2n.pdf here]. | The manual can be read [http://www.zoom.co.jp/download/E_H2n.pdf here]. | ||
== Unidentified Mics == | |||
There are several 5v lavalier microphones with mono jack connecters - these must be used with a certain big grey box that converts 48v phantom power from the desk to the required 5v. These have also had all their clips stolen to keep the PM6's usable | |||
[[Category:Technical]] | [[Category:Technical]] | ||
[[Category:Audio]] | [[Category:Audio]] | ||
[[Category:Equipment]] | [[Category:Equipment]] | ||