Understanding Mic Specs
We've put together a four part video series that lays out the basics of how microphones work and understanding microphone specifications.
At Shure, it's not only our passion to make great microphones, but also to ensure you know how to use your Shure mic for a particular purpose. That's why we've put together a four part video series that lays out the basics of how microphones work and understanding microphone specifications.
In Part I, we discuss the Operating Principle – how dynamic and condenser microphones work. Understanding these concepts is essential to choosing the right microphone for singers, presenters, or instrumentalists.
Check out the other videos in this series:
- Understanding Mic Specs, Part 2 (Frequency Response)
- Understanding Mic Specs, Part 3 (Polar Pattern)
- Understanding Mic Specs, Part 4 (Electrical Output)