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==Varieties== | ==Varieties== | ||
We categorize microphones by their connection type (wired vs wireless), transducer type, polar pattern, and form factor: | We categorize microphones by their connection type (wired vs wireless), transducer type, polar pattern, and form factor: | ||
*Dynamic - Typically rugged, versatile, don't require additional phantom power, and can handle loud noises. | *'''Dynamic''' - Typically rugged, versatile, don't require additional phantom power, and can handle loud noises. | ||
*Condenser - More sensitive than dynamic microphones. Require phantom power (24-48V). | *'''Condenser''' - More sensitive than dynamic microphones. Require phantom power (24-48V). | ||
*Shotgun - Highly directional, often with an [https://www.dpamicrophones.com/dict/interference-tube/ interference tube] design. | *'''Shotgun''' - Highly directional, often with an [https://www.dpamicrophones.com/dict/interference-tube/ interference tube] design. | ||
*Lavalier - Tiny, typically clipped onto a person's collar or shirt to record speech. | *'''Lavalier''' - Tiny, typically clipped onto a person's collar or shirt to record speech. | ||
*Headset - Attached to headphones or headband, with a flexible arm for placement directly in front of the speaker's mouth. | *'''Headset''' - Attached to headphones or headband, with a flexible arm for placement directly in front of the speaker's mouth. | ||
==Wired== | ==Wired== | ||
Revision as of 13:30, 12 August 2026
 Shure SM57: the microphone of choice for every US president since 1965, and ours since 2015 or so |
Microphones turn sound into data. When you want to record sound for your experiment, please contact the TSG to discuss which microphone(s) is/are best suited for your application. Below is an overview of some of the microphones available within our research labs, and/or for use in the field.
Varieties
We categorize microphones by their connection type (wired vs wireless), transducer type, polar pattern, and form factor:
- Dynamic - Typically rugged, versatile, don't require additional phantom power, and can handle loud noises.
- Condenser - More sensitive than dynamic microphones. Require phantom power (24-48V).
- Shotgun - Highly directional, often with an interference tube design.
- Lavalier - Tiny, typically clipped onto a person's collar or shirt to record speech.
- Headset - Attached to headphones or headband, with a flexible arm for placement directly in front of the speaker's mouth.
Wired
Dynamic
Shotgun
Headset
Lavalier
Wireless
Lavalier
See Also