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Microphone Types & Usage in Video/Film Production: Dynamic vs. Condenser, Pickup Patterns , Study notes of Communication

An overview of various microphone types, their pickup patterns, and usage in video and film production. Learn about dynamic and condenser microphones, shotgun or boom microphones, lavalieres, and hand microphones. Discover the differences between omni-directional and cardioid pickup patterns and how to use a sound mixer for optimal audio recording.

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MICROPHONES
Basic Video and
Film Production
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MICROPHONES

Basic Video and Film Production

SOUND GENERATION

Dynamic microphones Don’t require power source Internal coil vibrates as sound enters Rugged – good for outdoor use Can handle high volumes without distortion

PICKUP PATTERNS

Omni-directional Picks up sound in all directions equally well Difficulty picking up distant sounds Not good at limiting unwanted background noise

OMNI-DIRECTIONAL

Pickup Pattern Microphone

CARDIOID

Pickup Pattern Microphone

DIRECTIONAL

Pickup Pattern Microphone

SHOTGUN OR BOOM MIC

Directional condenser microphone Use when you don’t want the microphone seen on camera Attached to boom pole or pistol grip Aim directly at sound Don’t cover openings on side of mic Windscreen necessary outside

USING THE BOOM POLE

Long cable needed for movement Watch for boom shadows Get frame line from cameraperson Spread hands out to relieve strain Wear gloves to limit noise Use headphones to hear audio

OTHER MICROPHONES

Hand microphones Usually dynamic cardioid Effective for field reporting Wireless microphones Microphone transmits signal to receiver Receiver sends signal to recorder Usually a lavaliere mic

MICROPHONE USE

Test microphone by speaking into it Don’t blow into microphone Don’t thump microphone Remember power supply for condenser microphones May have “on/off” switch Remove battery after use

SOUND MIXER

Receives various audio inputs Microphones, CD, VTRs, etc. Controls volume and quality of audio Outputs mixed sound to another source VTR, live on-air, editing system, etc.

SOUND MIXER

Most mixers have similar features Main difference is number of inputs “16-track mixer” has 16 inputs May have different quality controls

VU METER

Used to monitor sound output levels VU stands for “volume units” Can be needle or LED meter Maintain levels at “-2” Excessive input results in “distortion” or “clipping”

MIXER CONTROLS

Trim control Amplifies signal coming into mixer Mics transmit weaker sound than “line” Pan Shifts sound from left to right