What Do Microphones Plug Into? (Full List Of Mic Connections)
A microphone is an important transducer that converts sound waves into audio signals. However, microphones need to plug into mixers/recorders and, ultimately, a playback system to be heard and truly...
Differences Between Dynamic, Condenser, & Ribbon Microphones
You've likely noticed that there are many different microphones and microphone types in the world of audio. The main 3 types of microphones are the dynamic, condenser, and ribbon mic. What are the...
What Is The Best Microphone? (Full Guide To Choosing The Best Mic)
Beginners in the audio industry may ask what the best microphone is, while experts may argue to no end about which microphone rules them all. The truth is, there really is no “best microphone,”...
Do Microphones Plug Into Amps? (Guitar Amps, Preamps, Power Amps, Etc)
When dealing with any kind of audio signal, amplification is often a necessary step between devices (microphones to mixers, mixers to loudspeakers, etc.). Amplifiers, as the name suggests, are needed...
Why Do Microphones Have Screens? (Pop Filter, Grille, Windscreen)
When looking at any microphone, we notice a screen covering the microphone diaphragm and capsule. This screen is typically a mic grille/cap mesh but can also be a windscreen and/or an additional pop...
Microphones are found nearly everywhere nowadays (we carry them around in our devices all day). However, there was a time when microphones did not exist at all and had to be invented. Who invented...
