Author: Paul Terpstra

What Are The 5 Major Problems With Wireless Microphones?

Wireless microphones are convenient and versatile devices that allow you to move freely on stage or in the room without worrying about cables. However, they also come with their own challenges and potential issues that can affect the quality and reliability of your sound. This blog post will discuss the five major problems with wireless microphones and how to solve them.

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What is Phantom Power?

Did you know that many microphones require a power source, just like your toaster?  In addition, there are two different requirements depending on which microphone you are using, Phantom Power or Plugin Power.  That can be confusing!

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Small Parabolic vs. Wireless Lapel Mic

When faced with the task of recording an interview, most people will turn to a lapel (lavaliere) microphone for capturing the audio. The small microphones are seen every day on television, and they are often used without our seeing them. They are the perfect solution, right? Well, not always. There are several drawbacks to lapel microphone that most people just learn to live with. Small parabolic microphones provide a new alternative to lapel microphones that may alleviate all of these issues.

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TV Reporters and Social Distancing

Reporters are faced with a dilemma in the current environment of social distancing. How can they capture clear audio during an interview while maintaining a safe separation? Parabolic microphones, used primarily for sports, may provide a great alternative. Parabolic microphones provide a mechanical amplification for the sound coming from in front of the dish. This allows a person speaking at a normal level to be recorded from six to ten feet using a parabolic microphone only nine inches in diameter.

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