Condenser Microphones Quiz

Condenser microphones require a power supply to operate because they rely on a polarized capacitor element to convert sound waves into electrical signals. The capacitor in a condenser microphone consists of a thin diaphragm (usually made of metal-coated plastic) that is placed close to a backplate. When sound waves strike the diaphragm, it vibrates, causing the distance between the diaphragm and the backplate to change. This variation in distance changes the capacitance of the capacitor, resulting in an electrical signal that represents the audio waveform. Continue reading Condenser Microphones Quiz

Sound Engineering ~ Compressors

In its simplest form, a compressor is an audio processor that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal. The dynamic range refers to the difference between the loudest and quietest parts of a sound signal. By using a combination of threshold, ratio, attack, release, and makeup gain controls, compressors modify the level of an audio signal, ensuring a more consistent output. Continue reading Sound Engineering ~ Compressors

Sound Engineering ~ Compressors Vs Limiters

Limiters eliminate the parts of a signal that are above a set decibel limit or threshold.

Compressors, on the other hand reduce – not eliminate – the peaks of a signal above a set threshold. So, the difference is that while compressors reduce the amount of signal above the threshold by a percentage, limiters do not allow any peaks above the threshold.

Limiter is essentially a compressor with compression ratio of infinity to one. By creating a hard ceiling, limiters prohibit peaking.

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