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All About Sound episode 2: Microphones

On this weeks All About Sound we begin to go more in depth with mircophone types, what each type is used for, and how they pick things up.
Mic types:
Unidirectional Dynamic Cardiod (Vocal / Instrument), Omni-Directional Electret Condensers (Large Diaphram Studio Condensers), Ribbon Condenser, Overhead Condensers (Choir & Pencil Condensers), Drum Mics, Lapel & Headset Mics (Small Diaphram).  Phantom Power / Powered Mics, PZMs.  Pickup patterns
Recommended Links:http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html

http://studiobuddy.com/

http://www.taxi.com/

http://www.discmakers.com/

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/

http://www.americanmusical.com/

http://www.music123.com/

http://www.juststrings.com/

http://carvin.com/

http://www.stewmac.com/

http://www.allparts.com/Default.asp

To find previous episodes go to: tscn.tv/allaboutsound

To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher:

http://feeds.feedburner.com/tscnallaboutsound

Theme song by Danny Lewis

Artwork by Jordan Robinson http://jackfreakingnapier.deviantart.com/

Any Questions? Send feedback to samcastfeedback@gmail.com and put “all about sound” in the subject line or comment below.

All About Sound episode 1: The Basics Of Equipment

i’m proud to present the latest addition to the samcast network! On this the premire episode of all about sound we go over what types of equipment there are in sound and give a lookover of what they are for before we dive more in depth in later episodes. Consider this your basic lookover into what sound mixing is all about.
What we covered in this episode:
Mic Types: Dynamic, Condenser, Unidirectional, Omnidirectional, Powered, Hi/Low-z
Mixer types: Board, Head, Rack mount, Powered, Dry (non powered), Studio, Live, Mono-Stereo-Multi-Bus, Automated
Power Amps: FET, H-Class
Crossovers
Speakers: Mains, Monitors, Subs, Powered
Cable Types: (Shielded instrument, Speaker, Hi/Low-z mic, Speakon, Tip-Ring-Sleeve, RCA)
Effects systems (onboard, external)
Recorders/Recording Equipment
Recommended Links:http://www.audio-recording-center.com/index.html

http://studiobuddy.com/

http://www.taxi.com/

http://www.discmakers.com/

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/

http://www.americanmusical.com/

http://www.music123.com/

http://www.juststrings.com/

http://carvin.com/

http://www.stewmac.com/

http://www.allparts.com/Default.asp

To find previous episodes go to: tscn.tv/allaboutsound

To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher:

http://feeds.feedburner.com/tscnallaboutsound

Theme song by Danny Lewis

Artwork by Jordan Robinson http://jackfreakingnapier.deviantart.com/

Any Questions? Send feedback to samcastfeedback@gmail.com and put “all about sound” in the subject line or comment below.