Vocal recording - Pre production

Which mic is best for vocals?

• The most expensive

• The one thats marketed as a vocal mic

• The one that sounds best on thats voice for that genre

• Neuman u87

Which is not a type of mic you will typically find in the studio for vocal recording

• Lapel Mic

• Ribbon

• Condenser

• Dynamic

True or false: Dynamics typically have a slower transient response compared to Condensers

• True

• False

What is one advantage to using a dynamic mic

• Low Frequency response

• High Frequency response

• High relative sensitivity

• Ability to handle high SPL

If I was looking for a 'vintage vibe' I would first choose a

• Dynamic Mic

• Ribbon Mic

• Shotgun Mic

• Condenser Mic

True or False - Ribbon Mics are generally more 'hyped' in the high frequency range than other mic types.

• True

• False

Most ribbon mics have what polar pattern?

• Cardioid

• Fig 8

• Omni

• Hypercardiod

Which mic most commonly wins the vocal shootout in the presenter's experience?

• Dynamic

• Ribbon

• Condenser

• Shotgun

What is a great way to decide which mic to use?

• Price

• Colour

• Research what was used by your favourite artist in their studio

• A blind test with the mics set at similar levels

You should compare the mics in the shootout

• Soloed with FX

• In the context of the mix

• All at once

• On different days