In class on Friday we learned about microphones and recording. Professor Riley introduced us to a few different kinds of microphones. Some of these microphones were dynamic microphones. These microphones are good for recording individuals because of their cardioid pick-up pattern. This means that the microphone can only pick up sounds from its front and some on its sides. The second type of microphones we learned about were condenser microphones. These can be used to record entire ensembles because their pick-up pattern is omnidirectional, the voices are picked up on all sides.
The majority of what we learned in class today I had already learned from a friend that I have in the music tech program who is kind enough to share his vast knowledge of the field with me. I did, however, learn a little bit more about which microphones are used in specific situations.
I feel that this is one of the most useful things we have learned in this class thus far. There are far too many people who are unaware of how to handle audio equipment, and I do not want to be one of them. I feel that as an educator, the more you know about a wide variety of topics, the more valuable you become. If you know how to set up all of your recording equipment yourself, there is no need to hire extra hands to do the job for you.
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