#Shure #Sennheiser
Full disclosure of what in in my pro microphone kit for live sound and live event recordings.
Theory sections on mic polar patterns and response, proximity effects, frequency response and interaction with live PA systems.We discuss cardioid, super cardioid, hyper cardioid and mono directional mics. We loom at the best and most cost effective mics independent of brand.

Links to the Non Obvious Things

Ovid C100 from Thomann
https://www.thomann.de/gb/the_tbone_o...

T-Bone SC140 from Thomann
https://www.thomann.de/gb/the_tbone_s...

Superlux CM-8HK .. various link clues at time of writing
https://www.muziker.co.uk/superlux-cm...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1726415742...

0:00 – Intro

1:03 – Sections

2:19 – Sect 1 Dynamic vs Condenser Mics
2:48 – Moving Coil Element
4:02 – Condenser Capacitor Element
5:26 – Condenser In-Mic pre-amp
5:44 – Phantom Power
6:23 – AKG C414 Studio Condenser
7:09 – Condenser vs Dynamic Listening Test
8:40 – Shure Beta 57A Frequency Reponse
9:39 – AKG C414 Frequency Response
10:46 – Line Checking Condenser Mics
11:34 – Condensers for Orchestra
13:07 – Neumann KMS105 Vocal Condenser
13:15 – The Problem with Vocal Condensers

14:30 - Sect 2 Polar Response and Pickup Patterns
14:49 – AKG C414 Polar Response Demo
16:00 – Typical Cardioid Response
16:39 – Shure Beta 58A pickup patten demo
16:56 – On stage Signal to Noise Ratio
17:37 – Shure SM58 Cardioid vs Beta 58A Super Cardioid
18:25 – Hyper/Super Cardioid Rear Lobe Pickup
18:52 – Correct Stage Monitor Placement with Super Cardioids
19:34 – Stage Monitors and Noise Masking

20:40 - Sect 3 Proximity Effect
21:01 – Where is the Diaphragm?
21:21 – Always Compress
21:47 – Level Drop with Distance Demo
22:28 – Good Proximity and Stage Signal to Noise Demo
23:50 – Mic Proximity and Tonality
26:09 – Vocal Power Techniques
27:15 – Bring you Vocalist to the Mic

28:37- Sect 4 What is in My Mic Kit?
28:46 - Shure Beta 58A
30:04 – Tonal Balance in Live PA
30:41 – Shure Beta 57A
32:28 – Sennheiser MD435. The BEST Dynamic.
33:21 – MD435 vs Beta 58A
34:02 – MD435 Condenser Sound from a Dynamic Mic
35:36 – Shure Beta52 for Kick Drum and Bass
36:26 – Sennheiser e604 for Toms and Snare
36:52 – Sennheiser e904 vs e604 for Toms
38:38 – Superlux CM-H8K Hats, Overheads and general purpose
40:13 – Beyer M88 for Sentimental Value!

41:03 – Sect 5 Dirty Cheap Mic Trade Secrets
46:41 – DPA 4099 … do it Cheaper!
42:18 – Ovid C100 vs DPA 4099
44:30 – The T-Bone SC140 Cheap Condenser