Microphone Research

Polar Pattern: A polar Pattern is where the microphone captures the audio (sound that you want to record ).

Dynamic or Condenser: these two words are the types of microphone you can get. Condenser is the type of microphone that would be used to record quieter sounds while you would use a dynamic microphone to use record the louder sounds.

Microphone Name

Type (Condenser or Dynamic)

Polar Pattern

Uses (what instruments)

Shure SM57.

Dynamic.

Its polar pattern is Cardioid so it picks up most of the sound from the front and some from the sides of the microphone. 

This microphone can be used to record a range of instruments such as Brass/Saxophone, Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Amp, Bass Amp, Harmonica, Kick Drum, Snare Drum, Congas, Percussion and Vocals. It is a good microphone for recording as it has a clean sound.

Beyerdynamic M201.

Dynamic.

It has a Hypercardioid polar pattern so it picks up most of the sound from the front of the microphone but also a little from the back.

It can be used to record Snare Drums, Hi-hats, Rack Tome, Percussion, Vocals, Banjos and Acoustic Guitars.

AKG D112.

Dynamic Microphone.

This microphone has a cardioid polar pattern which mean that it picks up sounds from the front and also from the sides which makes it it good for a kick drum.

It is mainly used to record the kick drum but it can also be used with bass cabinets, trombones and more.

Electrovoice RE20.
Dynamic.
Cardioid dynamic microphone.
It produces reliable, low-noise performance with good clarity and definition. This microphone would be used for acoustic/electric bass and kick drum.

AKG C451

Condenser microphone.
Cardioid polar pattern.
This microphone is excellent for acoustic guitar, drums, cymbals, piano, and stereo live event recording.

AKG c1000

Condenser.

It can be switched from cardioid to hypercardioid by attaching the PPC 1000 Polar Pattern Converter.

The AKG c1000 is an all-rounder that can be used for vocals and acoustic instruments.

SE Electronics se1 

Condenser microphone.

Cardioid Polar Pattern (it picks up sounds from the front and also from the sides).

It can be used with guitars or any other acoustic instruments.

MAudio Solaris

Condenser.

This microphone can be used as a Cardioid, omnidirectional  and figure 8 polar patterns.

It is used for capturing vocals, guitar, piano, drums and live events.

Introduction

I am Gemma and Im 16 and I am interested in Photography and media. I have done the Creative and Media Diploma level 2 and I am now doing the Creative and Media Diploma level 3. I am hoping that this will then help me have a career in this area.