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Fundamentals of Sound and Studio

Mon, Oct 14

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Detroit

This is the second class in the 4-part course.

Fundamentals of Sound and Studio
Fundamentals of Sound and Studio

Time & Location

2 more dates

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.

Tickets

  • Suggested Class Fee: $25-$50

    This ticket is pay-what-you-can, with a suggested sliding scale of $25-$50 per class and $100-$200 per course. If you have any questions or issues, please contact the course host. We're looking forward to seeing you there!

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