[Rwp] type of microphone

[Snowman]

Doesn't one induce the other, yes, they are companions.  But, a voice coil 
will pretty much ignore the electrical component, and respond to the 
magnetic component.

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From: "Justin" <justinmacleod at hotmail.com>
To: "Reapers Without Peepers" <rwp at bluegrasspals.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2016 4:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Rwp] type of microphone


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> On 05/03/2016 22:06, Snowman wrote:Doesn't one induce the other?
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> Justin
>> One achiles heal of dynamics is the sensitivity to magnetic interference. 
>> Some do a better job of shielding than others.  But, if you have a 
>> dynamic withint about 2 feet of a power transformer, expect to pick up 
>> some hum.
>> Condensers pretty much ignore magnetic fields, being based on electric 
>> fiels instead.
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>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patrick Perdue" <patrick at pdaudio.net>
>> To: "Reapers Without Peepers" <rwp at bluegrasspals.com>
>> Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2016 4:02 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Rwp] type of microphone
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>>> Generally speaking, dynamic mics are more forgiving than condensers in 
>>> less than ideal recording environments, as it takes more energy to move 
>>> a coil of wire and a diaphragm. This, of course, also means dynamic 
>>> microphones are magnitudes less sensitive than the typical condenser, 
>>> which can be good or bad depending on what you’re doing.
>>> In any case, do what you can to minimize room problems, even if it’s 
>>> just sticking some drapes on the walls.
>>>
>>> Regarding dynamic mics, one of my favorite mics over-all is the Shure 
>>> SM7B. It just seems to work with anything I throw at it. It’s on the 
>>> high side of price for dynamic mics, and it does have a very low output, 
>>> so expect to have a gutsy preamp behind it.
>>> I use mine with a Mackie Onyx preamp, which, according to Shure, is sort 
>>> of the minimum acceptable without augmentation from something like a 
>>> Cloudlifter CL1 or a Triton Audio FetHead, both of which I have. I 
>>> consider those preamps to be pretty nice.
>>> Of course, there are the old industry standards, the Shure SM58 and 
>>> beta58, which I’ve never really been a fan of. I actually think a 57 
>>> sounds better on vocals sometimes than a beta58, and that’s supposed to 
>>> be a general purpose/instrument mic.
>>> I even have a modified Shure SM57, which has had it’s transformer 
>>> removed for a more neutral sound at the expense of reduced output. I 
>>> haven’t actually found a use for it yet, as I think it sounds better 
>>> with the transformer, even if it does have some coloring that the modded 
>>> one doesn’t have.
>>>
>>> Shure makes a set of locking windscreens for the SM57 which locks down 
>>> with a set screw. They have two, one for general purpose use, and 
>>> another larger one for out-door use.
>>>
>>> There are plenty of decent dynamic options around from Sennheiser, Audio 
>>> Technica, Heil (if you like that sort of thing,) Shure, etc.
>>> Even the Blue Encore dynamic mics are pretty nice, though I think they 
>>> work better on females.
>>>
>>> I’ll let someone else present the argument for condensers if desired.
>>>
>>>> On Mar 5, 2016, at 4:35 AM, Tayeb Meftah <tayeb.meftah at gmail.com> 
>>>> wrote:
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>>>> Hi guys
>>>> i dont know if this out of toppic, but
>>>> i need a vocal microphone
>>>> and i want to buy one maybe today?
>>>> should i get a static or dynamic one, and why?
>>>> please note that i dont have a good accostic room
>>>> thanks!
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