Have a SOUND judgement !

SOUND RECORDING

AN ACEDEMIC PERSPECTIVE

By

Dr.KESHAV SATHAYE

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Sound Principle:

Microphone converts sound waves in electrical energy. It is amplified and reconverted by the speaker.

Electronic Characteristics

of Microphone:

1)Sound Generation

2) Pick-up Pattern

Sound Generating Element:

1) Dynamic

2) Condenser

3) Ribbon

1) Dynamic : Diaphragm

2) Condenser : Condenser Plate

3) Ribbon : Ribbon

Pick-up Pattern:

1) Omni Directional

2) Unidirectional

Characteristics:A) Dynamic:

Moving Coil Mic,

Rough,

Close to sound source,

Withstands excess sound,

Can tolerate high temperature,

Good for outdoor locations.

Characteristics:A) Condenser:

Sensitive to -

a) physical shock,

b) temperature,

c) Input overload,

Better quality,

Good for song recording.

Characteristics:A) Ribbon:

Soft sound,

Good for indoor/studio usage.

Operational Characteristics:Cordless:

Can be fastened to clothing,

Equipped with small transmitter,

Omni Directional/Dynamic/

Condenser:

Held 5 to 8 inches below chin,

To be protected from rubbing,

Operational Characteristics:Usage:

News,

Panel Discussions

Talk Shows,

Operational Characteristics:Disadvantages:

Static electricity/ rubbing disturbances,

One person, one mike

Hand mikes:

Useful for reporters,

Adjustable by distance for

proper output,

Sturdy,

Withstands any weather,

Problem for shot composition

Boom/ Shotgun :

Useful in Drama,

Fish-pole:

With soft cover

Giraffe:

Long stick,

Other Mike Types

Other Mike Types:

Desk Mike

Stand Mike

Hanging Mike

Thank You