In this video we will be explaining the basics of microphones, from the different types of microphones, to their characteristics, switches, accessories and techniques, before showing you some demos with a variety of microphones.

Links to microphones (we get a very small cut with no additional cost to you!):
Shure SM57 dynamic microphone - https://amzn.to/2WJ1ouB
Shure Beta58A dynamic microphone - https://amzn.to/2WGBbgj
Rode NTG-2 shotgun microphone - https://amzn.to/2KSaJgW
Rode Lavalier Go lapel microphone - https://amzn.to/2WGAbsz
Audio Technica AT2020 Large diaphragm condenser - https://amzn.to/2WHuR8w
Behringer C-2 small diaphragm condenser - https://amzn.to/3nLcxXZ

Other useful links:
Difference between Small Diaphragm Condensers and Large Diaphragm Condensers - https://www.neumann.com/homestudio/en...

00:00 Intro
00:25 Titles
00:35 How do microphones work?
01:00 Mic Types
01:33 Dynamic Microphones
03:05 Condenser Microphones
05:42 Large Diaphragm Condensers
06:22 Small Diaphragm Condensers
06:54 Ribbon Microphones
07:23 Shotgun Microphones
07:44 Lapel/Lav Microphones
08:12 Contact Microphones
08:25 Tube Microphones
08:54 Polar Patterns
11:06 Mic Switches (Pads, Filters)
11:40 Microphone Accessories (Shock Mount, Pop Filter)
12:38 Positioning Techniques (On/Off-Axis, Proximity Effect)
13:59 Microphone Demos
16:59 Outro