It seems that “gold-sputtered” is a buzzword for condenser microphone diaphragms nowadays. Is this just good marketing, or is it a necessary part of condenser microphone design? Why are condenser microphone diaphragms gold-sputtered? Condenser mic diaphragms are often gold-sputtered since they need to be electrically conductive (to hold a charge across the capsule) but are typically …
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What is a microphone? Getting to know the microphone and its different types In this article, we are going to introduce the microphone and its different types.So what is a microphone and what are its uses? Maybe you have thought many times about what a microphone is and how it works? First, we must have …
Condenser microphones are studio mainstays for mic-ing both vocals and instruments, but be aware that they will require an external power source and almost always cost more than a comparable dynamic microphone. What Is a Condenser Microphone? Condenser microphones are recording tools that rely on a particularly sensitive vibrating diaphragm to capture sound. Condenser microphones …
What is background noise? The first thing we need to talk about is just what is background noise. Think of this as your AC or heat running. It’s the constant hum you might find that seems to be a natural part of the room in which you record. For example, in my studio, I have …
