The experience of decades in a few pages: how microphones work, what the various types do, and how to use them in just about any musical situation.
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Just What the Title Says,
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This review is from: Basic Microphones (Music Technology Series) (Paperback)
This book delivers what it promises. It would be of little or no use to a recording engineer of someone who already knows a lot about recording but that is not the target audience of this little tome. The target is people who want to learn more about microphones but who know little or nothing to begin with.
The book starts off with a little bit of basic information on sound and then turns to a discussion of different types of microphones. The pros and cons of each type are briefly reviewed. This is in terms of directionality and in terms of type of recording elements. From there, the book moves on to discussion of how best to mic different situations like vocals, strings, piano and drums. My one complaint is that there is nothing on wind instruments. One peculiarity of this book is a result of it coming from Britain. That means that some terms may not be familiar to American readers. Condenser replaces capacitor and valve replaces tube. This should not cause any problem but it may throw some people at first. For many people, this may well be the only book ever to be needed on the subject of microphones. At the very least, it is a good introduction at an excellent price.
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Good easy reference,
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Not too heavy on theory, but sufficient enough to get you started. Discusses different types of microphones, connectors, and their use in certain settings. This would be good reference for somebody starting up a garage band, or managing a small sound system in a school. It's a fast read, but doesn't skip over important details. Has good pictures to help explain certain concepts, a decent enough appendix with glossary and basic wiring diagrams.
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A Good Book for The Price,
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This a very informative book, especially for the price and size. It is a good book to through in your gig bag or have around for a quick reference but I would not rely on this book totally because some things are left out.
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No matter how sophisticated computers or synthesisers become, the recording of a 'real' sound always starts with a microphone. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
spaced mics, boundary mics, spot mics, polarising voltage, capacitor mics, spaced omnis, snare mic, cardioid mics, mic positions, mono compatibility, capacitor microphone, coincident pair, microphone capsule, dynamic mic, handling noise, room ambience, mixing console, microphone cable, stereo pair Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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No matter how sophisticated computers or synthesisers become, the recording of a 'real' sound always starts with a microphone. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
spaced mics, boundary mics, spot mics, polarising voltage, capacitor mics, spaced omnis, snare mic, cardioid mics, mic positions, mono compatibility, capacitor microphone, coincident pair, microphone capsule, dynamic mic, handling noise, room ambience, mixing console, microphone cable, stereo pair Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- Basic Mixers (Music Technology Series) by Paul White in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Basic Digital Recording (The Basic Series) by Paul White in Back Matter
- Basic Mixing Techniques (Sound on Sound) by Paul White in Back Matter
- Basic Home Studio Design (The Basic Series) by Paul White in Back Matter
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