Blackbird Academy: Mic Choices & Placement

What mics need phantom power? What is a front address mic? Side address mic? On-axis? Off-axis? Learn these terms and more in this video.

Frequency response influences your mic choices. Here in this video you’ll learn the role they play as well as how polar patterns affect the quality of your recording tracks.

All mics offer a directional response. Understanding the different patterns and how they relate to your recording will contribute to professional results.

No two mics sound the same. Polar pattern and design of mics distinguish them.

Some mics offer you the ability to sculpt the sound, reduce output gain, and change the sensitivity at different frequencies.

Learn the basics. Industry standard mono and stereo mic placement techniques guarantee you proper tonal balance, stereo picture, and phase coherence for your sessions.

Specialty mics can include speakers rewired as mics, boundary mics initially made for sound reinforcement and much more.

Here in this final video you’ll receive a recap of the key concepts taught in the Mic Choices & Placement course.