Mixdown #4 Mic Samples

As we discussed on Episode #4 of The Mixdown, different mics have very different characteristics for recording vocals. The following samples will illustrate these differences for a few mics I have in my studio.

Mic Samples

Rode NT1000   - This is the condensor microphone I use for doing The Mixdown.

Shure SM-57   - This is a dynamic mic, primarily used for recording instruments.

Shure SM-58   - This is a dynamic mic, primarily used for vocals in a live situation.

Blue Snowball   - This is a USB condenser microphone.

Logitech USB Mic   -  This is a cheap USB microphone on a stand. 

Effects

Plosives/Pop Filter   - a demonstration of the effect a pop filter has on reducing 'plosives while recording.

Proximity Effect   - a demonstration of how certain mics are more sensitive to low frequencies, up close.