Understanding Microphone Specifications (FAQ Series)
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 Published On Nov 12, 2017

Today I walk through what to look for on a microphone specifications sheet.

00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Part 1: Microphone Type
01:10 - Part 2: Frequency Response
01:45 - Part 3: Polar Pattern
02:37 - Part 4: Self Noise (Equivalent Noise Level)
03:02 - Part 5: Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)
03:19 - Part 6: Sensitivity
03:53 - Part 7: Max SPL (Sound Pressure Level)
04:48 - Part 8: Dynamic Range
05:11 - Part 9.0: Output Impedance
05:46 - Part 9.5: Load Impedance
06:17 - Part 10: Power Requirements
06:38 - Part 11: What you should look be looking for?
07:58 - Outro

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Neumann Frequency Response: http://www.neumann.com/homestudio/en/...
Vocal Frequency Cheat Sheet: No longer online
mV/Pa to dB Converter: http://www.sengpielaudio.com/calculat...

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