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Cheap vs Expensive Microphones | What Makes a Mic Great?

Mixing Music | Music Production, Audio Engineering, & Music Business

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Understanding the Differences Between Cheap and Expensive Microphones

This chapter delves into the characteristics that differentiate good microphones from bad ones, focusing on handling sound pressure levels and top-end frequencies. It compares cheap and expensive condenser microphones, discussing issues like distortion, sibilance, and brittleness in cheaper models. The conversation also explores the impact of capsule size on performance and the importance of capturing room noise effectively for enhancing recordings.

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