What are the different types of microphones and where are they used?
Lets start with dynamic. The dynamic microphone has a thin diaphragm that is hung by suspension wires. It can break if the wires become damaged. One bad thing about this kind is that because it is less sensitive, it does not pick up sounds as well. But it is great for live performances and recordings that want to sound like live performances. Carbon is the next kind of microphone. It is an old fashioned design, used on the first telephones. It uses carbon dust which is compressed into the middle of the diaphragm. It makes electrical signals when the sound waves pass through the dust. It is still used on many telephones. The ribbon is another variety of microphone. Ribbon microphones use a very thin metal wire that is suspended in a magnetic field. When the sound waves or vibrations hit the ribbon, the ribbon vibrates and sends waves through the magnetic field creating electric signals. Ribbon microphones are very sensitive and usually used for special recordings. They are very fragile
