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Understanding Dynamic Microphones

by | Audio

SM58 Speak Out
Photo by Brendan Biele

One of the most popular and reliable microphones for sound and music reproduction is the dynamic microphone. Dynamic microphones work similarly to speakers but in reverse. They are ideal for capturing high sound levels from musical instruments or amplifiers and do not require batteries or external power. They also do not have an internal amplifier. Dynamic microphones are commonly used for guitar amps, drums, and as backup for vocal sound. In fact, they are suitable for general use.

To understand how dynamic microphones work, we can think of them as reverse floor monitors. While stage speakers convert electrical data into sound waves, microphones perform the opposite function. Although many microphones follow the same principle, dynamic microphones excel in their execution.

The basic principle behind dynamic microphones is the concept of electromagnetic induction. Moving a magnet near a coil of wire generates an electrical current. Dynamic microphones utilize this principle to convert sound into electrical data. A diaphragm is connected to a coil of thin wire, which is positioned within the magnetic field of the magnet. As sound waves cause the diaphragm to vibrate, the coil moves back and forth within the magnetic field.

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Popular Effects Used in Rock Music

by | Audio, Music

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If you listen to rock music today, you are undoubtedly familiar with the sound of guitar effects, whether you realize it or not. In the early days of guitar effects, it was relatively easy to identify what was being used. The first widely used effect was built-in tremolo in Fender amps, which allowed early rock and roll to achieve the distinctive buzzing sound. Later, distortion pedals gave rock bands their edgy sound, and flangers allowed psychedelic rock to emerge.

These days, you’ll find that what was once avant-garde has now become commonplace. However, there is still a lot of exciting progress happening in the realm of effects combinations used in popular rock music. Guitarists are becoming more confident in creating unique and even startling sounds. If you listen to the early solos of Rage Against the Machine, you can hear the impact of a wide range of stompboxes and unconventional improvisation that leads to completely new sounds, much like how the wah pedal sounded fresh when Hendrix popularized it.

Beyond the familiar effects, there are now numerous effects that have become standard for any aspiring rock guitarist. Compression, for example, helps tidy up the overall sound, making …

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