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- What is the difference between large and small diaphragm mics?
- Why does my condenser mic sound distorted?
- What does a small diaphragm condenser mic do?
- What is the primary difference between a large diaphragm condenser microphone LDC and a small diaphragm condenser microphone SDC )?
What is the difference between large and small diaphragm mics?
The sensitivity of the large and more compliant microphone diaphragm is generally higher than the small and stiff diaphragm. The large diaphragm is easier to move, even with low sound pressure levels, and will therefore provide a larger output.
Why does my condenser mic sound distorted?
The most quoted form of distortion found in microphone specifications is 'clipping' distortion due to sound energy overloading the microphone's internal electronics, causing the reproduced signal to be clipped at the peaks and, therefore, distorted.
What does a small diaphragm condenser mic do?
Small diaphragm condensers give you an uncolored, neutral, very detailed sound image. Small diaphragm microphones are “realists”. Use them for anything that you want to capture just like it is. Large diaphragm condensers are part microphone, part instrument.
What is the primary difference between a large diaphragm condenser microphone LDC and a small diaphragm condenser microphone SDC )?
LDCs generally have a diaphragm diameter greater than 1″ while SDC diaphragm diameters are typically less than 1/2″ (this means there's a grey area in between). LDCs are often quieter and have more character, while SDCs benefit from more accurate/consistent frequency, transient, and polar responses.
