19 Microphone Basics

Preproduction includes everything that happens before production. Everything from scheduling to charging batteries.

These videos cover some of the challenges with this process, especially when working with clients.

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DMT Skills Covered in this Quest

Estimated Time: 50 min.

Difficulty: Foundational

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  • 2.4 Students will be able to describe basic microphone operations.
  • 2.5 Students will be able to identify differences between condenser, dynamic, and ribbon microphones.
  • 2.6 Students will be able to classify common use and function of condenser, dynamic, and ribbon microphones in live sound and recording environments.
  • 2.7 Students will be able to evaluate proper microphone placement techniques for quality recordings and live sound applications.
  • 2.8 Students will be able to describe the function and appropriate use of phantom power.