My New Microphone How Are Microphones Made? (Designs, Materials, Production)

How Are Microphones Made? (Designs, Materials, Production)

Microphones are all around us: in our cellphones and laptops, at live music, broadcast, and presentation venues, and in the mic lockers of audio professionals. If you’ve ever wondered how all these microphones are made, this is the article for you! How are microphones made? Different microphone manufacturers produce their microphones differently. Some design and…

My New Microphone How To Use A Microphone (Connections, Applications, Miking Technique)

How To Use A Microphone (Connections, Applications, Miking Technique)

If you’re reading this article, chances are you use microphones regularly: on your cellphone, on your computer, etc. But if you want to learn how to optimize your use of more professional microphones for better audio, this is the article for you! How to use a microphone: To use a microphone properly, we must power…

My New Microphone How To Connect An External Microphone To A Smartphone

How To Connect An External Microphone To A Smartphone

The cameras on smartphones are continuously improving while the microphones remain functional but low-quality. When recording a video with your phone, it’s nice to have excellent audio to go with the amazing picture, which is where external microphones come into play. So how do we connect an external microphone to a smartphone? Connecting an external…

My New Microphone What Are Microphone Diaphragms Made Of? (All Diaphragm Types)

What Are Microphone Diaphragms Made Of? (All Diaphragm Types)

The diaphragm of a microphone is the primary component of the microphone transducer. Without a diaphragm to react to sound waves, a mic will not recreate produce an audio signal. Special care must be put into designing and manufacturing these diaphragms to function properly within the microphone. What are microphone diaphragms made of? Microphone diaphragms…

My New Microphone How To Connect A Wireless Microphone To A Computer (+ Bluetooth Mics)
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How To Connect A Wireless Microphone To A Computer (+ Bluetooth Mics)

I was recently on a live gig that required wireless microphones and a mobile Pro Tools rig. While on the job, I figured I’d write about connecting wireless mic systems to a computer to help those who have similar jobs! So who do wireless microphones connect to a computer? Wireless mic systems have transmitters (connect…

My New Microphone What Do Microphones Measure And How Do They Measure?

What Do Microphones Measure And How Do They Measure?

In your study of microphones, you may have come across “measurement microphones.” However, all microphones are effectively instruments of measurement. What do microphones measure, and how do they measure it? Microphones essentially measure the sound pressure variations around their diaphragms within a range of frequencies. As the sound waves cause varying pressure around the mic…

My New Microphone Do Microphones Need Magnetism To Work Properly?

Do Microphones Need Magnetism To Work Properly?

Magnets and microphones play huge roles in our everyday lives. You may have read somewhere that magnets play a central role in microphones. Is this true? Do Microphones Need Magnetism To Work Properly? Dynamic mics (moving-coil and ribbon) convert energy via electromagnetic induction and have built-in magnets around their diaphragms. Additionally, any mic with a…

My New Microphone Do Microphones Need Drivers To Work Properly With Computers?

Do Microphones Need Drivers To Work Properly With Computers?

Computer microphones have been around since the early days of personal computers. Connecting external devices to your computer usually requires a driver, so what about external microphones? Do microphones need drivers to work properly in computers? Connecting a mic to a computer via an audio jack will not require a driver since the computer is…

My New Microphone How Do Auto-Tune Microphones Work? (Auto-Tuned Vocals Live)
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How Do Auto-Tune Microphones Work? (Auto-Tuned Vocals Live)

Love it or hate it, the “auto-tune” effect is a pretty cool technological advancement in the field of audio, allowing vocalists to sing into a microphone and have their voices transformed into pitch-perfect notes. How do auto-tune microphones work? Well, there is really no such thing as an “auto-tune microphone.” Rather, the microphone outputs a…