Mic University

The waveform of an audio signal exhibits a positive segment above the zero line and a negative segment below. Sometimes the waveform looks symmetrical and other times asymmetrical. Usually, the waveform’s shape and polarity doesn’t matter until we begin to mix the signals, i.e., when we have signals from two (or more) microphones that we want to combine or perhaps distribute for spatial imaging. Then, it is important to understand the terms polarity, phase and delay. This article describes the three terms with regard to microphone techniques and technology.

If you have just started to become interested in sound recording, it's a great idea to find out what you can do with miniature microphones. Despite their small footprint, miniature microphones can produce great sound. Here are ideas for recording with one, two, or more microphones.

The world of theatre is exciting. It is also fascinating to support art with advanced technologies. However, even simpler technologies like microphones are valuable, miniature microphones being indispensable in the daily work of art.

Without microphones, there would be no sound to broadcast. This is equally true for both traditional TV broadcast media as well as modern content creation situations. However, given the importance of mics in image-carrying broadcasts (TV), much effort is made to keep them out of the picture. Here, the miniature microphone is preferred because it is almost invisible, easy to carry and place, fits with wireless transmitters, and produces easy-to-process sound if it is a good-quality microphone.