Types of Microphones
Polar Patterns
Best Uses
Microphone Care
Choosing a Microphone
100

This microphone is sensitive and provides a vintage sound.

What is a Ribbon Microphone.

100

This polar pattern captures sound equally from all directions.

What is Omnidirectional?

100

This type of microphone is ideal for recording vocals and podcasts.

What is a Condenser Microphone?

100

This microphone type is delicate and should be handled with care.

What is a Ribbon Microphone?

100

When recording outdoors, this aspect of the recording environment is crucial to consider.

What is Noise?

200

Commonly used for presentations, this microphone is usually worn by the speaker.

What is a Lavalier Microphone?

200

This polar pattern rejects sound from the sides and captures from the front and back.

What is Figure-8?

200

Ideal for interviews and theater performances, this mic is often used for presentations.

What is a Lavalier Microphone?

200

True or False: Dynamic microphones are more sensitive than ribbon microphones.

False

200

If you are on a budget but need a reliable microphone, this type might be your best option.

What is a Dynamic Microphone?

300

This type of microphone is known for its ruggedness and ability to handle loud sound sources.

What is a Dynamic Microphone?

300

This polar pattern captures sound primarily from the front while rejecting sound from the rear.

What is Cardioid?

300

This microphone is excellent for capturing natural sound in studio environments.

What is a ribbon microphone?

300

This type of microphone does not need external power to operate.

What is a dynamic microphone.

300

When recording in a noisy environment, this microphone aspect can be adjusted to reduce background noise.

What is the Polar Pattern?

400

This type of microphone is commonly used for studio recordings and often requires phantom power.

What is a Condenser Microphone?

400

This polar pattern is also known as a unidirectional pattern.

What is Cardioid? (Uni=One)

400

This type of microphone is often used for film sets or outdoor recordings.

What is a Shotgun Microphone?

400

True or False: Condenser microphones typically have a cardioid polar pattern.

True

400

If you need a microphone for studio recordings and podcasting, this is your best choice.

What is a Condenser Microphone?

500

This microphone type connects directly to a computer via USB.

What is a USB Microphone?

500

This polar pattern is the most versatile, offering multiple configurations.

What is a Multi-Pattern?

500

This microphone type is sensitive and typically used for acoustic guitar or instrument recording.

What is a Condenser Microphone?

500

True or False: Shotgun microphones are ideal for picking up sound from wide areas.

False

500

When choosing a microphone for vocals, this polar pattern is often the best option.

What is Cardioid?

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