Charlie Chastain
The Three Main Types of Microphones
Learn about the three types of microphones and what makes each type a better choice for some sources.
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What is Sound?
When working with audio, it is important to understand the most basic principle of all…What is sound? In this video, Jeff and Charlie explain what sound actually is and the elements that make up a sound wave.
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Amplitude and Measurement of Amplitude
When we hear amplitude, we might just think about how loud or quiet something is. In this video, we learn about the different ways that amplitude can be measured, what is being measured, and why you would choose to use one amplitude meter over another.
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Sound Characteristics
The characteristics of sound can be hard to describe at times. Everyone has their own way of describing sound, but understanding some common principles and words for sound can help clear up any confusion!
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Introduction to Microphones
Microphones are one of the most important tools in live sound and recording. Without them, we have no way of capturing the sounds we hear. Learn how microphones work and what components they’re comprised of in this video.
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Introduction to Signal Flow
Understanding that everything (even your phone) has signal flow will help you to see the bigger picture behind that microphone going into your audio console.