The variable directivity microphone is very popular for studio work. What goes on inside is very clever and not widely appreciated.
Most microphones need a diaphragm in order to follow some aspect of the air motion that carries the sound.
To get the best out of a microphone it is important to understand how it differs from the human ear.
Successful microphones have been built working on a number of different principles. Those ideas will be looked at here.
This 11 part series by John Watkinson looks at the scientific theory of microphone design and use, to create a technical reference resource for professional broadcast audio engineers. It begins with the basic principles of what a microphone is and does.
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