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A microphone transforms sound waves into electrical signals that can be amplified, transmitted, or recorded. Dynamic microphones do not require external power, while condenser microphones are more sensitive and require phantom power. Condenser microphones are generally better for acoustic instruments and quieter singers due to their extended frequency response and clarity over dynamic microphones. Dynamic microphones are better suited for louder inputs like screaming vocalists due to their ability to handle high sound pressure levels without distortion. Examples of good condenser microphones include the Neumann U87 and JTS-TX9, while a dynamic BETA 52A kick drum microphone is well-suited for capturing the kick drum. Various microphones, including condensers, are suitable for different

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Unit 69-microphones a microphone is an instrument for transforming sound waves into electrical energy variations which can be then amplified, transmitted, or recorded to a seperate output, which could then be a speaker or recording system. Dynamic mic's doesn’t need a external power supply, it doesn’t use phantom power (45v) to make it more sensitive. Condenser mice is much more sensitive is generally used for acoustic guitars and uses phantom powers. The main benefit that condenser mics have over dynamic mics is the extended frequency response and clarity over the dynamic mic. Keep in mind that they also require phantom power in order to function. This is usually not a problem as most sound desks will have phantom power as standard on microphone inputs. this is a picture of a dynamic mic, because it doesn’t have an internal battery so it relies on an XLR cable to transmit the input to the sound desk.
This is a condenser mic because it has an internal power supply in so it doesn’t need a cable, however it still needs an xlr cable to transmit the sound from the mic to the sound desk, unless you have a radio mic which would send the single over radio waves. However these are extremely unreliable due to the school not being able to buy a channel so we can get other radio singles that can interrupt and get fed through the speakers. Quiet singers with a more sensitive voice (ie: Bruno mars, James bay) because their style of singing is more sensitive, they would use a condenser mic because it would more suited to use that mic and thy would get the best quality sound form it because it’s a more sensitive mic. load singers would use a less sensitive mic (ie: slipknot or any other screamer or loud vocalist singers) because if they use a sensitive mic, the sound that would come out of a condenser mic would be all distorted and not what they wanted to be so they would use a dynamic mic because it is more suited for a louder input. A good condenser mic would be a The Neumann U87. The reason for this is because it has a large dual diaphragm, meaning that it gives a more clear sound when the input is very loud. It also has a 10 dB attenuation switch which is located on the rear. It enables the microphone to handle sound pressure levels up to 127 dB without distortion. Which is more then you need for an average loud sung band. It can also handle lower frequencies so it can handle lower and deeper sounds with not lots of distortion. Another good condenser mic is the JTS-TX9. This microphone offers excellent clarity and warmth for acoustic instruments: guitar, piano, hi-hats, snare drum, overheads, percussion and as well as choirs. Also the battery is long lasting meaning that you won’t need to worry about it for the duration of a gig or concert, also eliminating the use of cables of the stage. As well as that, it has a phantom battery (1,5 v).
For the kick drum, you do want a stand in the way so you would use BETA 52A kick drum microphone, the reason why you would want a stand is because you want the mic to be just on the inside of hole of the kick drum to get the best sound that you can get. Due to it being a dynamic mic, it can get lower frequencies with more clarity so it is how the drummer and sound technician intend for it to sound. Also it won’t break as easily under the bass due to it being a well structured mic For the crash, snare, hi hat, ride and the crash would all use condenser mics, because they all produce high notes, ideal for these types of mics. For these we would need a high stand so we can get the right height to get the best noise to hit the mics. So a good mics for this would be a JTS-TX9. This is a microphone made for general instrumental pick up.
the compact BETA 56A microphone is perfect for the use of the snare drum and the hi tom. it has a clip on attachment so it avoids having loads of microphone stands and it focuses on the sound coming from the drum rather than picking up other sounds due to you being able to decide where the mic can be positioned and also due to the way the diaphragm is developed, it near enough doesn’t pick up external noises apart from the sound which it is pointed towards.

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  • 1. Unit 69-microphones a microphone is an instrument for transforming sound waves into electrical energy variations which can be then amplified, transmitted, or recorded to a seperate output, which could then be a speaker or recording system. Dynamic mic's doesn’t need a external power supply, it doesn’t use phantom power (45v) to make it more sensitive. Condenser mice is much more sensitive is generally used for acoustic guitars and uses phantom powers. The main benefit that condenser mics have over dynamic mics is the extended frequency response and clarity over the dynamic mic. Keep in mind that they also require phantom power in order to function. This is usually not a problem as most sound desks will have phantom power as standard on microphone inputs. this is a picture of a dynamic mic, because it doesn’t have an internal battery so it relies on an XLR cable to transmit the input to the sound desk.
  • 2. This is a condenser mic because it has an internal power supply in so it doesn’t need a cable, however it still needs an xlr cable to transmit the sound from the mic to the sound desk, unless you have a radio mic which would send the single over radio waves. However these are extremely unreliable due to the school not being able to buy a channel so we can get other radio singles that can interrupt and get fed through the speakers. Quiet singers with a more sensitive voice (ie: Bruno mars, James bay) because their style of singing is more sensitive, they would use a condenser mic because it would more suited to use that mic and thy would get the best quality sound form it because it’s a more sensitive mic. load singers would use a less sensitive mic (ie: slipknot or any other screamer or loud vocalist singers) because if they use a sensitive mic, the sound that would come out of a condenser mic would be all distorted and not what they wanted to be so they would use a dynamic mic because it is more suited for a louder input. A good condenser mic would be a The Neumann U87. The reason for this is because it has a large dual diaphragm, meaning that it gives a more clear sound when the input is very loud. It also has a 10 dB attenuation switch which is located on the rear. It enables the microphone to handle sound pressure levels up to 127 dB without distortion. Which is more then you need for an average loud sung band. It can also handle lower frequencies so it can handle lower and deeper sounds with not lots of distortion. Another good condenser mic is the JTS-TX9. This microphone offers excellent clarity and warmth for acoustic instruments: guitar, piano, hi-hats, snare drum, overheads, percussion and as well as choirs. Also the battery is long lasting meaning that you won’t need to worry about it for the duration of a gig or concert, also eliminating the use of cables of the stage. As well as that, it has a phantom battery (1,5 v).
  • 3. For the kick drum, you do want a stand in the way so you would use BETA 52A kick drum microphone, the reason why you would want a stand is because you want the mic to be just on the inside of hole of the kick drum to get the best sound that you can get. Due to it being a dynamic mic, it can get lower frequencies with more clarity so it is how the drummer and sound technician intend for it to sound. Also it won’t break as easily under the bass due to it being a well structured mic For the crash, snare, hi hat, ride and the crash would all use condenser mics, because they all produce high notes, ideal for these types of mics. For these we would need a high stand so we can get the right height to get the best noise to hit the mics. So a good mics for this would be a JTS-TX9. This is a microphone made for general instrumental pick up.
  • 4. the compact BETA 56A microphone is perfect for the use of the snare drum and the hi tom. it has a clip on attachment so it avoids having loads of microphone stands and it focuses on the sound coming from the drum rather than picking up other sounds due to you being able to decide where the mic can be positioned and also due to the way the diaphragm is developed, it near enough doesn’t pick up external noises apart from the sound which it is pointed towards.