Professional Microphone Techniques (Mix Pro Audio Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)Who would think a book on mics would be a page-turner? But this one was. It has a clear and unaffected style. The book covers both professional and affordable (my kind) mics, describing the attributes, pros and cons of different types, and techniques of placement to get a desired effect. The CD that comes with it demonstrates different mics and mic placements on a number of different instruments. A valuable reference for anybody who records.

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This book, by the author of industry bestseller "Modern Recording Techniques", focuses on microphone usage for dozens of different instruments as well as vocals, amplifiers, Leslie cabinets and much more! Accompanied by an audio CD that allows you to hear the different effects of microphone placement techniques in real time for a full understanding of how to get the best recordings from any type of microphone!

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Audio-Technica ATR-6550 Video Camera Condenser Shotgun Microphone Review

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(More customer reviews)The ATR6550 is a GREAT $50 mic. If you are going to interview others, or recording in a room with echo, USE THIS MIC! The video explains my reasons for choosing this one...

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Designed especially for use with video cameras, this condenser shotgun mic features a switchable polar pattern for effectively capturing nearby or distant sound sources. Get crisp and intelligible pickup in the studio or in the field.

Made for Video Cameras The ATR6550 includes a camera mount for easy attachment to your video camera (also includes a standard stand clamp).
The 3.5mm mini jack connector plugs directly into your camera, and the included foam windscreen reduces wind interference in the field.
Switchable Range Setting In its "Tele" range setting, or supercardioid pattern, the condenser is engineered to pick up dialogue and sound effects at a distance, while bypassing ambient noise such as traffic, air-handling systems, room reverberation and mechanically coupled vibrations.
When ambient noise is not an issue, or the sound source is nearby, switch to the "Normal" (cardioid pattern) range setting.
ATR6550 Specs
Element:Condenser
Polar Pattern:Normal: Cardioid; Tele: Supercardioid
Frequency Response:70 - 18,000 Hz
Open Circuit Sensitivity:Normal: -56 dB; Tele: -45 dB
Impedance:Normal: 1,000 ohms; Tele: 2,200 ohms
Weight:113 g (4 oz)
Cable:1 m (3 feet) long, permanently attached cable with 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) mini-plug

What's in the Box ATR6550 Microphone, Camera Mount, Microphone Stand Clamp, Foam Windscreen, 6.3 mm (1/4-inch) Adapter Plug, AA Battery

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