The microphone is the first element for your MAO production line . In fact, it plays a fundamental role by allowing the modification of an acoustic sound into an electrical signal. Its positioning and its choice are important criteria with regard to the quality of the recording and that of your home studio MAO in general .

Users, as with computer music, too often show fetishism when it comes to references and brands while for an optimized use, it is always better to opt for a well-used mid-range microphone than a microphone. professional grade poorly positioned. Also, some models will be better for making specific sound recordings for an instrument or for a voice for example.

Your computer-assisted music trainer is at your side to advise you on the choice of your microphone.

What is a dynamic microphone?
A dynamic microphone can be compared to a kind of reverse speaker. Consequently, we could say that the loudspeaker generates sound energy by receiving electrical energy. The device needs to receive sound energy that it will transform by magnetic induction into an electrical signal.

It is robust, easy to produce and its purchase price is economical. It can easily pick up high-level sound sources such as a bass amp, the voice of a singer or even the drums.

What is a ribbon microphone?
The so-called ribbon microphone is also based on the “electro-dynamic” operating mechanism. Made only by a few companies, it is once again trending among musicians and MAO music producers.

Beyond its technical characteristics, the ribbon microphone will produce a natural sound much appreciated in musical creation in the studio. It is able to combine softness and grain without the artificial side that can sometimes be found for condenser microphones.

This type of microphone is preferred for brass, vocals and recording acoustic guitars.

What is a condenser microphone with transistor?
Choosing the right microphone for a computer music productionEasily recognizable, an electro-static microphone is composed of a thin membrane behind which is fixed a plate called a “backplate”. Its resonance range is in the treble extremes.

What is a tube condenser microphone?
Choosing the right microphone for a computer music productionOnce used in professional studios, they can now be found at reasonable prices for a serious MAO home studio. Put in oblivion from the 1970s, the condenser tube microphone made a comeback in the 1990s. This type of microphone produces warm tones. And because of fashion, almost all the big brands started to offer their own model.

The condenser tube microphone is particularly interesting for taking sound for voices.


Are you looking for a microphone for your MAO home studio installation? Want to learn how to use it well for your studio production? An online MAO training teaches you how to set up your computer-assisted music studio.

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