Ribbon mics are generally figure eight polar pattern, meaning they pick up sound from both sides of the microphone, and usually these mics are passive (no phantom power needed). The ribbon is lighter than the moving-coil design and therefore works well at capturing the nuances of sound waves more accurately. They work in a similar fashion to moving-coil dynamic mics, but use a thin metal ribbon (typically aluminium) suspended in a magnetic field that detects sound pressure and converts the movement into an electrical signal. Ribbon Microphones: Ribbon microphones are quite expensive, particularly fragile, and much less common than dynamic and condenser microphones. Interesting Fact: Alan Blumlein, a celebrated EMI engineer, designed and patented the iconic EMI HB1E microphone in May 1931, which was one of the finest ‘moving-coil’ microphones of its time – read more about the HB1E here. What’s more, dynamic microphones do not require any Phantom Power (48V) to work. The moving coil design of dynamic mics helps to make them robust and they work well at rejecting ‘off-axis’ sound, which is sound that doesn’t enter directly into the front of the microphone. Dynamic Microphones: Dynamic mics are one of the most common types of microphone and are less sensitive at capturing sounds compared to condenser mics and can work well at recording high sound pressure levels (SPL). A condenser microphone can be the right choice for somebody who is looking to start recording high-quality vocals and acoustic instruments/sounds with their studio set-up. This converts the movement into an electrical signal ready for amplification. The capsule diaphragm follows the movement of sound waves and creates a change in capacitance between the diaphragm & backplate. Below are a few examples of interfaces to get started: Example 1: Focusrite Scarlett - £99 (2 in, 2 out) Example 2: M-Audio M Track - £79 (2 in, 2 out) Example 3: Audient ID14 – £181 (2 in 2 out)Ĭondenser Microphone: Condenser microphones, also referred to as 'capacitor microphones’, typically pick up more detail than dynamic microphones and are popular for recording vocals and more subtle sounds. If you have or are wanting equipment that requires a MIDI connection, it may be worth investing in an audio interface that offers both MIDI in/out ports, so you have the option to connect your MIDI device to your computer. Another point to consider is MIDI connectivity. Many modern interfaces offer practical ‘combo’ inputs that accept both XLR and 1/4-inch jack cables.
For a basic recording set-up, it’s unlikely that you'll need more than one mic input for vocals and one instrument/line-level input. You’ll need an audio interface if you want to record external audio into your computer. Audio Interfaces also work in reverse, by converting digital signals from your computer into analogue signals for playback over your loudspeakers or headphones.
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It converts analogue signals into digital signals so they are compatible with your computer software for recording. This is a device used to connect your audio sources (microphones, guitar, keyboard etc.) to your computer.
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