Microphones and Mic Technique with Alex the Audio Scientist

Alex is back to address the equipment you'll be getting up close and personal with in the booth. Learn about positioning, pop filters, polar patterns, and more!
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[@greghernandez7181]

The best and simplest explanation of microphone types.

[@heatherstretch3905]

Really helpful. And relieved that my Yeti has several settings to choose from including Cardioid :-)

[@RobBellUK]

Thanks, I now understand microphones better

[@Valandor_Celestial_Warlock]

I found it very interesting that you left in breath sounds but not in every place you would expect them to be. The one at 0:46 is truncated. The one at 1:42 is in mid-sentence. Once you've recorded an audio book and undertaken the editing process, you tend to pay special attention to such things.

[@omanafire]

Can you recommend a good mic for less than $300? Maybe a link to a good video that shows what you need to get started on acx?

[@default405]

This was reallllllly helpful!!

[@carleesaduncan9082]

How far would you place the pop filter from your mouth and how far should the pop filter be away from the microphone?