Thursday, July 14, 2011

Microphone Polar Patterns



There are two microphones we use for our video productions...

-Handheld
-Stereo
-Omnidirectional dynamic mic
-XLR Connector
                         -Polar Pattern:











-Requires Boom operator / handheld
-Stereo
-Shotgun condenser mic
-XLR Connector
                          -Polar Pattern:


Assignment:
Watch the following two videos. In the comment section below, describe and discuss two production scenarios where microphone polar patterns (microphone directionality) is crucial to good sound. Give detailed information about the production setting, talent or subject you are recording, necessary audio crew, the weather, ambient sound, and other considerations necessary for your microphone choice. In the second part of your response, explain the difference between dynamic and condenser mics from your reading.