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Transient response is how quickly or slowly the microphone responds to the the onset of a sound.
- What is transient response in audio?
- What mic has the best transient response?
- What is the equivalent noise rating or self noise of a microphone?
- Which microphone will have the sharpest transients?
What is transient response in audio?
Transient response is a term used to describe a speaker or subwoofer's ability to deliver crisp dynamics without distortion or overhang on notes.
What mic has the best transient response?
Condenser microphones tend to be the mics of choice in studio recording applications, and for good reason. Of the three primary microphone types, they generally offer the widest frequency response*, the fastest transient response**, and greatest overall detail.
What is the equivalent noise rating or self noise of a microphone?
Noise is expressed by the equivalent noise level. Self-noise is the signal the microphone produces of itself, even when no sound source is present. Example: A microphone has an equivalent noise level of 22 dB(A).
Which microphone will have the sharpest transients?
Condenser Microphones
Condensers are more sensitive than dynamic mics and pick up finer sonic details (particularly high-frequency and transient information), making them ideal for studio recording.
