From the course: Microphone Techniques: Essentials
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Transducers
- [Instructor] An important term in this conversation is transducer. A transducer converts one form of energy into another, which is exactly what every microphone does. The microphone converts acoustical energy, airwaves, into electrical energy, varying voltage. Each mic type converts acoustical energy into electrical energy in a unique way. Understanding the operational principle of each mic type reveals a lot about why specific microphones are great choices for a range of recording and live sound applications.
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Contents
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Intro to operating principles53s
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Transducers32s
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Sound waves42s
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Sympathetic vibration1m 8s
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Dynamic moving-coil capsule1m 46s
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Physically shaping the pickup pattern1m 15s
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Condenser operating principle3m 1s
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Electret condenser22s
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Pattern selectors20s
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Pads and attenuators1m 15s
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High-pass filters1m 1s
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Ribbon operating principle4m 10s
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