EQUIPMENT

Dynamic Microphones

• The Dynamic Microphone is a good all rounder microphone which can be used for vocals, recording drums as well as guitar amps
• It does not need a power supply
• They are fairly low cost

Condenser Microphones

• Ideal for recording vocals or acoustic guitars
• Perfect for precision recording and capturing subtle nuances on pianos or acoustic guitars
• They do need a power supply
• Very sensitive to breathing and “popping”

Ribbon Mics

• The ribbon mics date back in time before the dynamic or condenser mics came to existence.
• This microphone type is a great addition to have to add to your microphone collection once your studio has aged and reached the semi-pro/pro stage.

Zoom H1

• This device is a sound/voice recorder that allows us to capture sound/audio from a conversation or interview.
• This device is helpful in podcasts and Foley sound.
• The H1 device in hand-held, it can also be placed in pockets.
• It is the responsibility of the crew to hide cables and the recording devices from the camera, specially in short films.
• Water
• Crisp Packet
• Opening a can
• Human voice

Zoom H4

• The zoom H4 is more expensive than the H1

3.5 Jack or Mini-Jack