What polar pattern is your favorite one and why? If you have a great idea of what we should cover in the future, we'd love to hear it. Just leave a comment below 💚
This video made my day. I'm glad you left out the BiPolar pattern.They're all over the place and don't deal well with rejection. Wait... is that me? UhOh.
Great video , and great information. I have a record session with a choir, with two L and R small membranes and one center mic. In this center mic witch pattern should i use ? Cardiod or 8 ? What do you advide ?
❤😂🎉 I guest lectured for an intro video production class last week and talked about patterns for long shotgun, sm57/58. They are using zooms so the x/y stereo mics. And lastly Lavs which I demonstrated how to use. I could literally see the information floating over there heads. As was said already, this cracked me up and I realized that humor/laughter is the best way to teach hard shit. . If you could do this same video only using mics for field recording/audio post for film.. oh the places we could go with booms 😂 Cardioids! I toured and worked primarily live music events. You could basically drop kick a sm58 and it would still work fine..but please don’t ❤
Check out the LCT 640 TS. It's a great FET condenser mic that gives you a ton of flexibility for different recording scenarios, contains filter and attenuation for low-end rumble, and you can even record in stereo with both sides of the capsule! www.lewitt-audio.com/microphones/lct-recording/lct-640-ts
I'd like to learn what are the design differences that make a microphone cardioid or hyper-cardioid, explained in terms of airflow, capsule openings or other physical principles.Thank you!
Hi Alva, thanks for the great question. 1) Dynamic mics come with a fixed pattern. 2) Most condenser microphones are also single-pattern (fixed) microphones. 3) There are condenser microphones with a dual-diaphragm called multi-pattern microphones that can create different polar patterns. This is a fully analog process that doesn't require any additional software. And here's something to make yourself nerd: The first multi-pattern microphone was invented in 1948 by Georg Neumann. If you have any further questions, we are always happy to help! If you are interested in how a microphone works, you might like this video: ua-cam.com/video/iAXlPRM9zxk/v-deo.html
@@LEWITT-audio Another Idea: How do I approach the search for the sweetspot in a Room? How do I place Roomics correctly (e.g. for Drums) And what mics/polarpatterns/mic configurations will have which result?
I record all types of flutes in my homestudio. I would like to have a large diaphragm condenser microphone with a neutral sound. All mics I have tried so far, make my flutes sound like a buzzing bee because of the hyped high end boost that might work well for vocals but sound awful for flutes.
Changing the polar pattern also changes the frequency response. So if you have a multipattern microphone, try different patterns - omni usually provides the most neutral sound. Alternatively, you can try to record slightly off-axis - this will also tame the highs!
How does one minimize mouth noises? I'm recording an audiobook and they're the absolute bane of my life. I thought a more expensive mic that you can put further from your mouth might be the solution, but the distinct mouth noises in this video indicate I may be mistaken about that. It's not a big deal in a short instructional video like this, but if I was listening to you read an audiobook, it'd be a deal breaker for me. :/
That's a fantastic question! So, how does one minimize mouth noises? 1) Training 2) Breathing, pronunciation, and microphone discipline are big parts of voice actor education. 2) If the performance is fine, you can remove the rest in post-production. This video might help. It also includes some exercises: ua-cam.com/video/86miVYXVG3o/v-deo.html
Thanks for the question. The microphone we're using in the video allows you to switch between different polar patterns. It's called a multipattern microphone. They're often used in the studio.
Great question. Since this includes some technicalities, we'll do our best to get back to you with an answer that doesn't necessarily require a diploma in acoustics 😉
Noooooooooooooooo you've started that horrible thing of side views with the camera, so it's like we are watching you talk to someone else!!! NOOOOOO!!! Watch Glenn Fricker, that's how to do it, I want you to be talking to me all the time. I know you have to switch it up for viewer retention but please find a different way :(( Saddens me to see one of my fave channels doing this
What polar pattern is your favorite one and why?
If you have a great idea of what we should cover in the future, we'd love to hear it. Just leave a comment below 💚
She is the best!!! More with her!
Thanks for watching! Unfortunately she is no longer with LEWITT, but we agree, she is pretty great 😁
This video made my day. I'm glad you left out the BiPolar pattern.They're all over the place and don't deal well with rejection. Wait... is that me? UhOh.
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This video is exactly what I needed! A great/simple explanation and the host just made my day 😋
Informative, hilarious, and adorable. Great video, thank you!
Thanks!
Aviva is my audio hero! Awesome video!
We'll let her know for sure!
I loved the humor. It made a very dry subject more interesting.
Thank you!
Great presentation with good information, nice demonstration, and lots of humor. Very well done.
Educational and entertaining. Keep it up! Please do provide more examples of situations where one polar pattern is more suitable than others. Cheers!
We'll try! Thx
Great informative video and delivery
This is the best! Thank you! Who is the host? (I hope to learn audio engineering tips from their podcast) 💯
I already knew what a polar pattern is, but I watched because I like her quirky presentation.
Thanks for the videos, microphone preventative maintenance would be a great topic.
Thanks for the input! Great topic
非常给力的Video！解说得非常棒！👍👍
Polar patterns are LOVE! 😂
Polar patterns are love.
I'm already a very big fan of Aviva.
I like the North Polar Pattern. Christmas is my favorite time of year --- and I like recording Christmas music ;)
Santa? Is it you?
Great video , and great information. I have a record session with a choir, with two L and R small membranes and one center mic. In this center mic witch pattern should i use ? Cardiod or 8 ? What do you advide ?
Great quality video.
Thank you so much!
Another great video! Looking forward to the next one
She did it again! 🚀
❤😂🎉 I guest lectured for an intro video production class last week and talked about patterns for long shotgun, sm57/58. They are using zooms so the x/y stereo mics. And lastly Lavs which I demonstrated how to use.
I could literally see the information floating over there heads. As was said already, this cracked me up and I realized that humor/laughter is the best way to teach hard shit. .
If you could do this same video only using mics for field recording/audio post for film.. oh the places we could go with booms 😂
Cardioids! I toured and worked primarily live music events. You could basically drop kick a sm58 and it would still work fine..but please don’t ❤
Thanks for watching! Glad you found the video helpful/entertaining
Simple but usefull video! Thank you!
Hahahah love how the video is so informative and funny at the same time 😁✨ thanks for the videos
Loving these series of videos
It’s the patern a polar bear walks... right? 🧐
If you're talking about the figure-8, that's the drunken sailor pattern.
I do think that “drunken sailor” patern microphones are a bit underestimated 🤔
Well done. What is the best Lewitt mic for field recording? Thanks.
Check out the LCT 640 TS. It's a great FET condenser mic that gives you a ton of flexibility for different recording scenarios, contains filter and attenuation for low-end rumble, and you can even record in stereo with both sides of the capsule!
www.lewitt-audio.com/microphones/lct-recording/lct-640-ts
Very cool video! Which multi pattern microphones does LEWITT have in its range?
Our best-selling ones are the LCT 441 FLEX and the LCT 640 TS. Check them out: www.lewitt-audio.com/studio
I'd like to learn what are the design differences that make a microphone cardioid or hyper-cardioid, explained in terms of airflow, capsule openings or other physical principles.Thank you!
Nice idea, we noted it down 😁
Nice video! Some mics have a fixed pattern others have many. Why? Does ist depend on hardware or software?
p.s. I'm missing the cute plant on the left.
Hi Alva, thanks for the great question. 1) Dynamic mics come with a fixed pattern. 2) Most condenser microphones are also single-pattern (fixed) microphones. 3) There are condenser microphones with a dual-diaphragm called multi-pattern microphones that can create different polar patterns. This is a fully analog process that doesn't require any additional software. And here's something to make yourself nerd: The first multi-pattern microphone was invented in 1948 by Georg Neumann.
If you have any further questions, we are always happy to help!
If you are interested in how a microphone works, you might like this video: ua-cam.com/video/iAXlPRM9zxk/v-deo.html
Hi there! Just wondering why your video is not closed captioned for those with hearing impairment?
Hi! We turned them off by accident, but they're back now! Thank you a lot for the heads-up 😊
@@LEWITT-audio Awesome! Thanks so much!
Hey, a video about multi-mic setups (for Drums/Guitarcabs) and the resulting phase-cancellation and how to avoid it would be awesome!
Noted! Thanks for the great input!
@@LEWITT-audio You're welcome!
@@LEWITT-audio Another Idea: How do I approach the search for the sweetspot in a Room? How do I place Roomics correctly (e.g. for Drums) And what mics/polarpatterns/mic configurations will have which result?
I record all types of flutes in my homestudio. I would like to have a large diaphragm condenser microphone with a neutral sound. All mics I have tried so far, make my flutes sound like a buzzing bee because of the hyped high end boost that might work well for vocals but sound awful for flutes.
Changing the polar pattern also changes the frequency response. So if you have a multipattern microphone, try different patterns - omni usually provides the most neutral sound. Alternatively, you can try to record slightly off-axis - this will also tame the highs!
I'd like to know how this is done electrically.
How does one minimize mouth noises? I'm recording an audiobook and they're the absolute bane of my life. I thought a more expensive mic that you can put further from your mouth might be the solution, but the distinct mouth noises in this video indicate I may be mistaken about that. It's not a big deal in a short instructional video like this, but if I was listening to you read an audiobook, it'd be a deal breaker for me. :/
That's a fantastic question! So, how does one minimize mouth noises? 1) Training 2) Breathing, pronunciation, and microphone discipline are big parts of voice actor education. 2) If the performance is fine, you can remove the rest in post-production.
This video might help. It also includes some exercises: ua-cam.com/video/86miVYXVG3o/v-deo.html
How can you have just one? each are different or?
Thanks for the question. The microphone we're using in the video allows you to switch between different polar patterns. It's called a multipattern microphone. They're often used in the studio.
I only have cardioid mics. Am I missing out?
Good news first, you're safe for most applications. But, there you're missing out on a lot of fun with the other ones 😉
@@LEWITT-audio Hey, I like fun, I should try it!
y is f8 the most sensitive to wind?
Excellent question, difficult topic. We are working on the answer right now.
Hmmm-Asparagus! :-)
I wanna Omni Hug..
y the bass boost?
Great question. Since this includes some technicalities, we'll do our best to get back to you with an answer that doesn't necessarily require a diploma in acoustics 😉
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is the name supercardioid related to mario kart?... because it looks like a mushroom
Yes, definitely. But be aware the blue one.
Noooooooooooooooo you've started that horrible thing of side views with the camera, so it's like we are watching you talk to someone else!!! NOOOOOO!!! Watch Glenn Fricker, that's how to do it, I want you to be talking to me all the time. I know you have to switch it up for viewer retention but please find a different way :(( Saddens me to see one of my fave channels doing this
Thanks for the feedback. We'll see if we can find different ways in the future.
@@LEWITT-audio You know me, I want this channel to be huuuuge!! :)
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With climate change all polar patters will soon be gone. Especially the figure 8. ^^