Warm Up

Explain what a pickup pattern is and describe unidirectional and omnidirection pickup patterns.

Types of Microphones

Interactive Notebook – page 48

TEKS 11Bv Understanding various microphones based upon type and

pickup patterns.

Mobile Microphones

1. Lavaliere

2. Hand

3. Boom

4. Headset

5. Wireless

Stationary Microphones

1. Desk

2. Stand

3. Hanging

4. Hidden

5. Long-Distance

Lavaliere

The most frequently used on-camera microphone in TV.

Can be fastened to clothing with a small clip.

Omnidirectional or unidirectional with a dynamic or condenser sound-generating element.

Designed for voice pickup.

Hand Microphones

Microphones that are handheld by the performer.

Some are made specifically for outdoor or indoor use.

Hidden Microphones

Lavalier microphones can be hidden in or behind objects.

Wireless Microphones

For use in situations in which complete and unrestricted mobility of the sound source is required.

Can be handheld or lavaliere mikes.

Boom Microphones

Is highly directional and has a far reach with little loss of presence.

Is usually suspended from some kind of boom or is handheld with your arms acting as a boom.

Headset Microphone

The headset microphone consists of a small but good-quality omni- or unidirectional mike attached to earphones.

Desk Microphone

Microphones put on tables or desks.

Used for voice pickup only.

Stand Microphones

Stand microphones are used whenever the sound source is fixed and the type of programming permits them to be seen.

Can be dynamic, ribbon, or condenser.

Hanging Microphones

The microphone is hung by its cable.

Does not usually produce the best sound quality.

Long-Distance Microphones

When a microphone, such as a shotgun mike, is placed in a location and pointed at something in the distance.

Crossword

Attach to page 47 in your interactive notebook.