Microphone report

A microphone report will be submitted by each student to serve as a useful reference and to help you apply what you have learned about mic specs and Media selection. Specific microphones (all in use in our studio) will be assigned to each student. Your research report will identify and describe the microphones basic features, provide detailed technical aspects and operational characteristics, as well as identifying practical uses and applications.

The text for the report should be at least two pages long (double spaced) but the total length will vary depending on layout and the inclusion of images or graphs, which is encouraged. The report, based on information obtained from the manufacturer, reviews, books, audio forums, or elsewhere, must cover all relevant specifications, including (but not limited to) operational principle, frequency response, pickup pattern(s), dynamic range, maximum SPL, signal to noise ratio, and any switches or controls on the mic. The significance and relevance of each specification must be stated and put into context.

The report must include:

1. a discussion of the basic features of the microphone and pertinent information about its history
2. a detailed discussion of its specifications and their relevance (see above)
3. information regarding applications for the particular microphone - What are some ideal (and not so idea) applications for this particular Media?

If you quote any sources, the text  must be in quotation marks, and also referenced at the end of the report. If you do not include any quotations (which is unlikely) you must still list the references you used for your report. DO NOT PLAGERIZE. You can and should use quotes from sources, they just need to be cited and referenced. We will also discuss this in class.

Please consider the accuracy, formatting and clarity of the report. Please email to me a well formatted PDF file.