Mics
Microphones come in a multitude of sizes, shapes, types and applications. Every microphone has it's stengths and weaknesses. If you are new to recording sounds of any kind, the vast array of microphones available to buy can seem overwhelming and confusing. There are condenser microphones with diapragms both large and small. There are dynamic microphones, some for the stage, some for the studio, some for both. Ribbon microphones, measurement microphones, shotgun microphones, cardioid, omni and figure of eight microphones. In the face of such an array of possible solutions, how do you decide which is the right mic for you?
There are three main types of microphone technology. These are dynamic, condenser and ribbon. Each of these types of microphone has their respective strengths and weaknesses and can be selected to give the best results for the particular situation to be used in. The main difference between dynamic and condenser microphones is in how their diaphragms work. All microphones have a diaphragm, think of it as the electronic equivalent to the ear drum and you won't go far wrong. The diaphragm is usually found at the end of the microphone, pointing towards the source of the sound to be captured. Diaphragms range in diameter from just a couple of millimetres to over an inch.
It is believed by most audio engineers that the best type of microphone to record the human voice is a large diaphragmed condenser microphone with a cardioid pick-up pattern. When we describe pick-up patterns, we are talking about the relative sensitivity of the microphone to sounds coming into it at different angles. A cardioid pattern means that the microphone will pick up sound well to the front of the diaphragm, not quite as well to the sides, and will drastically reduce the pick up of sound coming into the microphones rear.
We stock microphones form all the major manufacturers and are always happy to have our customers audition them within our showroom. Amongst the brands we stock are - AKG, Audio Technica, Beyerdynamic, DPA, MXL, Neumann, Peluso, Rode, Rupert Neve Designs, sE Electronics, Sennheiser, Shure and Violet Design.
For expert advice when buying your microphone, give the Production Room team a call on 0113 2467985 and be assured that the money you spend will deliver a microphone that will be right for you and the aplications you have planned.
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Products in this Category
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RODE
Studio and Location Multi Powered Condenser Microphone
In Stock£65.00
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RODE
Continuously variable polar pattern, from Omni to Cardioid to Figure 8 controlled on the mic.
In Stock£329.00
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RODE
Stylish and modern, the NT3 is a studio and location workhorse.
In Stock£149.00
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AKG
AKG D 44 S Versatile Dynamic Vocal / General-Purpose Microphone
In Stock£29.00
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AKG
AKG C 12 VR Tube Microphone Legendary C 12 Microphone Recreated
In Stock£3999.00
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AKG
AKG C414 B-XLS Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
In Stock£789.00
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AKG
AKG C 414 XL II Next Generation Transducer Condenser Microphone
In Stock£789.00
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AKG
AKG C 4000 B Large Diaphragm Microphone
In Stock£349.00
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AKG
AKG C1000S Cardioid / Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone
In Stock£99.99
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AKG
AKG Solid Tube High Performance Cardioid Tube Microphone
In Stock£599.00
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AKG
AKG SE 300 B Blue Line Transformerless Powering / Output Module
In Stock£149.25
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AKG
AKG CK 94 Blue Line Figure 8 Capsule Microphone
In Stock£286.92
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AKG
AKG C 391 B Blue Line Cardioid Condenser Microphone
In Stock£199.00
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AKG
AKG D 5 Dynamic Vocal Microphone - Lead and Backing
In Stock£52.00
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AKG
AKG D 88 S Dynamic Handheld XLR Microphone
In Stock£59.00
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AKG
AKG D 77 S Dynamic Vocal Microphone - Crystal Clear Sound
In Stock£59.00
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AKG
AKG D 55 S Dynamic Vocal Microphone - Crystal Clear Sound
In Stock£39.00
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AKG
AKG D 112 Dynamic Bass Drum Microphone
In Stock£129.00
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AKG
AKG D 22-XLR Rugged Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone
In Stock£69.00
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AKG
AKG D 11-XLR Dynamic Bass Microphone - Very Rugged
In Stock£89.00
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AKG
AKG HC 577 L Headworn Condenser Microphone
In Stock£365.00
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AKG
AKG C 214 Large Diaphragm Condender Microphone
In Stock£289.00
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SE ELECTRONICS
SE Electronics SE1a
In Stock£85.00
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SE ELECTRONICS
sE Electronics SE1A Stereo Pair
In Stock£175.00
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SE ELECTRONICS
SE Electronics SE4
In Stock£229.00
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SE ELECTRONICS
SE Electronics SE 4400 A Condenser Microphone
In Stock£439.00
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SE ELECTRONICS
SE Electronics Z 5600 A II Tube Microphone
In Stock£619.00
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SE ELECTRONICS
sE Electronics Gemini II Dual Valve Microphone
In Stock£1199.00
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RODE
Large diaphragm valve condenser microphone with 10 year guarantee
In Stock£399.00
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RODE
The World's Quietest Studio Condenser Microphone
In Stock£309.00
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RODE
X/Y Stereo Multi-Power Studio and Location 1/2" Condenser Microphone
In Stock£339.00
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RODE
Compact 1/2" Cardioid Condenser Microphone
In Stock£133.33
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RODE
Compact 1/2" Cardioid Condenser Microphone
In Stock£269.00
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RODE
Compact 1/2" Cardioid Condenser Microphone
In Stock£220.80
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RODE
Compact 1/2" Cardioid Condenser Microphone
In Stock£459.00
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RODE
Compact 1/2" Condenser Microphone with Detachable Capsule (head)
In Stock£249.00
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