How Do You Set Up Dynamic Microphones?
Dynamic microphones are great all around workhorses for recording. This article will describe the general basics of setting up and using a dynamic microphone. Because of their great dynamic range and ability to handle very high sound pressure levels, dynamic microphones are great for capturing almost any sound. First you will need to plug a cable into your microphone. Depending on the microphone model you may need an XLR microphone cable or a 1/4″ microphone cable. Most microphones will use XLR cables, however a few lower end microphones use 1/4″ cables and some even have a 1/4″ inch cable built in. Plug the other end of your microphone cable into one of the channels of your mixer or audio interface. Again, depending on the cable you are using this will be either an XLR cable or a 1/4 inch cable. Next you will need to decide what type of sound you are going for. The distance you place the microphone to the sound source will be crucial. Do you want the source to sound close and hi-fi or
