Microphones Overview

In the era we are living, microphones are playing a huge role. From public events to TV shows and from telephones to airports, these microphones hold great importance. Now a day, we cannot imagine our lives without microphones. 

Before approaching the different types and features of the microphone, first, we will see that what is this device, and what is the procedure of its exertion.

What Is A Microphone

Anybody who is not anonymous to physics science would easily understand that what happens with the microphone and how sounds are being detained by microphones.

 The actual definition of microphones states; A device that captures audio by switching sound waves into electrical signals is called a microphone. The signals can be augmented as analog signals which can be further processed by computer or digital signals which are then passed to digital audio devices for further procedure.

In simple language, microphones are also termed as mic or mike.

History Of Microphones

We cannot say that microphones are the latest innovation as it was also being used in different form back in the 15th century. People of early Greece used horn-shaped mouth masks for theatre and making announcements.

Later on, innovations were made and in the mid of the 18th century, an early sound transmitter was invented by a German scientist.

Now you can have any sort of microphone. Either it is hands-free or connected to a wired microphone is a need of the hour.

Where Microphones Are Being Utilized

The uses of microphones cannot be measured in a single topic as it covers a vast range of utilization. Anyhow, we can discuss some of its utilization.

• They are used for presentations. Either it’s a board meeting on a large scale or business presentations, these microphones have played an important role.
• Microphones are also being used in different musical or stage performances. Wireless and mini microphones will prove to be more helpful in this regard.
• Another utilization of these microphones is home functions and family gatherings. Now a day’s microphones are considered as an important element for the family functions and parties.
• In this era of video blogging, microphones are a blessing in disguise for the bloggers and YouTubers.
• Microphones are used in many other applications such as hearing aids, knock sensors, voice sensors in electronic gadgets, telephones, audio and video recording, radio and televisions.
• It is proven that microphones are considered one of the important elements of every aspect of life.

Popular Types Of Microphones

It have a general look over the popular types of microphones

• Dynamic as understood by the name, these are the most powerful microphones. It would not be wrong to say this dynamic microphone as an all-rounder for general use. Its vibrations are the reason to capture loud sounds without distortion.
• Condenser  this type of microphone having a good frequency response and its sensitiveness to fine details are good options for studio recording.
• USB  these plug and play microphones are the best solutions for Skype, radio, podcast, musical vocals and many other tasks for recording. The main feature of the USB microphone is that it converts analog sound into digital signals for recognition by the computer.
• Wireless As indicated by the name wireless, these microphones are independent of the burden of heavy wires. This helps the user to move independently and hence proven better options for stage performers.
• Ribbon These types of microphones are considered versatile for live performance as well as recording purposes. Although it is a sensitive type of microphone but produces clean and good sounds.

Availability And Prices Of Microphones

Keeping in mind the need of the customer, different companies are launching different types of microphones. You can have microphones from international brands. AKG, SHURE, rode, Audio Technica and many other similar international brands are easily available in markets. Besides these international brands, local products naming blue microphones, lab tec and genius are also available in markets. 

Any sort of microphone can also be ordered online from Daraz or the website of any other electrical accessories.

The price ranges of these products are from lower to middle. The price of microphones depends on the purpose, type and brand of mikes.

In short, these microphones are easily available as well as affordable.