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Fundamentals of Sound and Studio
Mon, Oct 14
|Detroit
This is the second class in the 4-part course.
This class is a part of a course.
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Time & Location
Oct 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Detroit, 82 Clairmount Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
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About the event
Week 2: Microphones - Types, Frequency Response, and Polar Patterns
Objective: Familiarize students with various types of microphones, their specific uses, and how to read frequency charts and polar patterns.
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Microphones:
- Overview of microphone types: Dynamic, Condenser, Ribbon, Lavalier, etc.
- Microphone applications in different recording scenarios.
- Frequency Response Charts:
- Understanding and interpreting microphone frequency response.
- Practical examples of frequency charts and their impact on sound capture.
- Polar Patterns:
- Explanation of polar patterns: Omni-directional, Cardioid, Bi-directional, etc.
- Selecting the right microphone and polar pattern for different recording situations.
Activities:
- Demonstration of different microphones and their polar patterns.
- Practical exercise: Record the same sound source using different microphones and compare results.
Assignment:
- Choose a microphone and record a 1-2 minute audio clip that highlights its unique characteristics.
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