Socket Rocket
Types Of Condenser Microphone And Its Uses
Have you ever wondered how a band vocalist reaches out to so many people in a packed and excited auditorium? If you are a music buff, you must have come across recordings of live performances, which sound pretty clear, as if they had been recorded in a studio. Sometimes even a small whisper made by a vocalist becomes distinct enough to add to the music mood. Or else, if you go to watch a play and find no condenser microphone hanging over the actors, you wonder how come the actors speak so loud and clear. Well, in many such cases the credit goes to the condenser microphone.
Condenser microphone is a kind of microphone, which stays connected with the throat of the speaker. It has got a strap that ties down the microphone with the neck of the person speaking. This microphone reacts directly to the vibration of the neck. It gives a clear sound and it can capture your voice even it is kept far from your mouth.
The best thing about this condenser microphone is, it can pick up sound in loud environments such as night clubs, discs etc. it has got a specific design that helps this microphone to copy these kind of sounds. It is different from the other conventional microphones. In a nightclub, the conventional microphones will not be able to copy one voice distinctly. The voice will not be prominent because of the ambience sound. It can even copy the whispers. The aircrafts of the World War 2 era used this microphone.
There are different kinds of condenser microphones used for different purposes. Below we are providing you the list of some such microphones.
Mission sniper pro condenser microphone:
The army mainly uses this kind of microphone. This microphone is specially made for environments, which are tough and operational. The law enforcement, HAZMAT, military use them.
For such operation purpose, this mike offers a lot of facilities. It gives you a clear sound even in a crowded place. You can get the sound without any ambience noise. Even the whisper sounds clear in this mike. It can be used with helmets and gas masks.
PC condenser microphone:
This microphone is specially made for online gamers. It gives you a clear sound. While playing this microphone helps you to play the game properly. It has got an acoustic ear coil attached with it. It gives you comfort. It also looks pretty trendy.
Cell phone condenser microphone:
I think you have already understood what this mike does from its name. It is made for the cell phones. It gives you a hands free comfort. You need not hold the phone anymore. Just plug it in with your phone and you are on to a conversation and that too without using your hands.
It gives you a clear sound and cuts down all the background noise. So, from now on you will not have to hear the yelling of her mother while talking to your girlfriend. It will cut down all the noise.
However, before you start repairing your condenser microphone here are a few general tips to help you to stop it from failing again. The microphone being a responsive object is sensitive to even slight changes in the weather. It is always advisable to keep them inside a box wrapped in moisture absorbents. If the humidity or the moisture content in the air affects the membrane of the microphone, the sound quality may start distorting or sometimes even disturbing the entire signal flow.
Various condenser microphone are found faulty due to various reasons. You can find a microphone with no transmission or low or erratic RF output. In certain microphones the ON and OFF switch is sometimes faulty. When the ON and OFF switch is faulty, you can be assured that at least the audio output is not affected. However, a faulty R.F. output or driver transistor can produce some symptoms that may partially or fully disturb the sound content and quality.
You can use a bridge rectifier to protect rig against reverse polarity. Applying a light oil or WD40 to the contacts can in most of the cases, cure noisy crackling that is caused by a condenser microphone switch. It can also be used in crackling squelch or volume controls and to clean the outside of rigs and to improve the clarity of channel displays.
In order to avoid confusion you can follow this small advice that will help you to cope with all your extension problems even in the future. Instead of having several power leads with different plugs trailing across the repair bench, cut all your power leads down to 6 inches and fit them to a connector block with just one pair of wires going back to the power supply. Thus, this will make your work much more easier.
Whatever you do be sure that most of the power transistors and regulators usually contain poisonous substances, in order to be safe and sure, wash hands and nails scrupulously after handling broken or cracked devices and various parts of the microphone.
A danger also exists on some home based rigs and power supplies. They have only two core cable or switches in the neutral wire. So be aware. The earth tags should be bolted to chassis and not pop riveted to a transformer plug.
Another important thing that you should remember is about microphone socket pins. The microphone socket pins splits can often close up and can further cause a bad connection. In a microphone when the knob is loose, do not wrap knob along the diaphragm with a tape to solve the problem. Use a screwdriver to tighten the knob.
Hence, getting your condenser microphone repaired is no rocket science. Anyone can do it provided he or she is well adapted to the mechanism of a microphone and can identify the areas of problem.
About the Author
Ningbo Tongxin Microphones offers the best variety of quality Condenser Microphone for Studio, Podcast, USB, Instrumen, Conference, Broadcast and Field Recording.
Socket Rocket – heat seeking missile
|
|
X10 3-PK Socket Rocket Mini Lamp Module X-10 LM15A $55.50 |
|
|
X10 LM15A Socket Rocket Mini Lamp Module RLM20 NEW X-10 Easy Installation $16.99 |
|
|
2-Pack X10 LM15A Socket Rocket Mini Lamp Module RLM20 NEW X-10 Easy Installation $32.98 |
|
|
3-Pack X10 LM15A Socket Rocket Mini Lamp Module RLM20 NEW X-10 Easy Installation $47.97 |
|
|
TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Clear Lens $7.20 |
|
|
TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Metallized Clear Mirror Lens $13.95 |
|
|
TYR Socket Rocket Eclipse Goggle: Metallic Steel Lens $14.40 |
|
|
TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Metallized Fire Lens $13.95 |
|
|
TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Smoke Lens $7.20 |
|
|
Harley/Indian Bullet/Rocket Light Bulb Sockets New! $59.95 |
|
|
NIB X10 LM15A-C Socket Rocket Screw-In Lamp Module $9.99 |
|
|
Rocket Socket for File Shuttle File Transfer Program by Getc Software Vancouver $5.89 |
|
|
Mechanics Time Saver 1/4″ Drive Deep Rocket Red Socket Holder 4 to 14 mm $26.27 |
|
|
TYR Socket Rocket II (LGL2) – smoke / Black $13.49 |
|
|
TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Metallized Fire Lens $17.99 |
|
|
TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Metallized Clear Mirror Lens $17.99 |
|
|
TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Smoke Lens $11.99 |
|
|
TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Metallized Clear Mirror Lens $19.50 |
|
|
TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Smoke Lens $12.00 |
|
|
TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Clear Lens $12.00 |
|
|
Mechanics Time Saver 727 1/4in. Drive Deep Rocket Red Socket Holder 4-14mm $18.61 |
|
|
Mechanics Time Saver 1287 1/2″ Drive Magnetic Rocket Red Socket Holder 10-19mm $17.11 |
|
|
TYR Socket Rocket II (LGL2) – Blue / Translucent Blue $13.49 |
|
|
LM15A X10 Socket Rocket Mini Lamp Module X-10 NEW! $15.99 |
|
|
X10 SOCKET ROCKET LAMP MODULE LM15A/RLM20/PSM04 BRAND NEW FROM X-10 FACTORY $18.65 |
|
|
Rocket Racing C7301 Socket Deep Well Metric 17mm Steel Chrome Each $4.95 |
|
|
TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Clear Lens $11.99 |
|
|
TYR Socket Rockets Swim Training Goggles Swimming Clear $9.75 |
|
|
TYR Socket Rocket Goggles 2.0 Clear $12.91 |
|
|
TYR Socket Rocket 2.0: Metallized Clear Mirror $17.99 |
|
|
TYR Socket Rocket 2.0: Metallized Fire $17.99 |
|
|
TYR Socket Rocket Eclipse: Metallic Steel $19.99 |
|
|
TYR Socket Rocket Goggles 2.0 Smoke $13.91 |
|
|
3/8 in. Drive Universal Rocket Red 8 Hole Impact Socket Holder MTS887 BRAND NEW! $25.90 |
|
|
1/4in. Drive Deep Rocket Red Socket Holder 4-14mm MTS727 BRAND NEW! $25.90 |
|
|
1/2″ Drive Magnetic Rocket Red Socket Holder 10-19mm MTS1287 BRAND NEW! $24.81 |
|
|
3/8 in. Drive Universal Rocket Red 11 Hole Impact Socket Holder 9-19mm MTS987 $25.90 |
|
|
3/8 in. Drive Magnetic Rocket Red Socket Holder 5.5-22mm MTS713 BRAND NEW! $25.90 |
|
|
3/8 in. Drive Universal Magnetic Rocket Red Socket Holder 10-19mm MTS387 NEW! $22.98 |