Mini microphones: features, model overview, selection

Mini microphones are used in many areas of modern human activity. This includes the media and concerts. Modern bloggers should also use a similar technique to record high-quality video or audio for their subscribers.

The mini microphone is so named because of its diminutive size. It is a small apparatus capable of transmitting human speech to a sound processor by means of amplified and directed electromagnetic signals.

In everyday life, you can use such devices in cases where you have to communicate in a noisy place. At the same time, the interlocutors can hear each other well and not ask again. A mini microphone makes it possible to hear the interlocutor even at a fairly large distance.

Modern equipment is a combination of the latest innovative developments in the field of design and technology. These devices have become more powerful, the range has increased.

Of the advantages of this type of technique, it is worth highlighting:

• directionality of sound;

• high quality speech reproduction;

• 25m direct action range;

• autonomy of work for 11 hours;

• invisibility on clothes;

• compatibility with audio sources of different formats.

Of the shortcomings, only power can be distinguished: a mini-microphone is not suitable for broadcasting to a large audience, but only for talking with an interlocutor face to face.

Among the variety of models presented by manufacturers, some of them deserve special attention.

Small microphone that fits comfortably to your clothing. A special clip makes it possible to place the device even on a computer screen.

The described model has a wide range of applications. You can not only record your voice, but also broadcast while playing or chatting.

The manufacturer tried to simplify the process of operating the device as much as possible. There is no need to install drivers to start the microphone. For connection, the Jack 3.5 mm input is used. Once the wired microphone is connected, you can start using it.

The miniature device has a cable length of 1.8 meters.

Micro technique of a lavalier type. A clothespin is used as an attachment. This is an active, directional microphone that works through the miniJack 3.5 mm port.

The model is expensive when compared with other devicesbut it's worth it. There is Bluetooth, which means there is a possibility of remote connection.

The device weighs only 60 g.

Clip-on lavalier microphone. It is connected to the computer via a cable, the length of which is 1.8 meters. Weight with packaging 20 g.

The Japanese brand, known all over the world, delighted users with an affordable microphone. The price of the device starts at 900 rubles.

The equipment allows recording both on a dictaphone and copying speech to a mini-disc. Manufactured in a plastic case. The fastening device resembles a tie clip.

If we draw a parallel with other devices, then this microphone is quite heavy, since it weighs 14 g. However, this weight is invisible to a person.

The complete cable length is 1 meter.

To choose a microphone for voice recording, you must first understand how they differ from each other.

All models can be divided into two large groups:

• dynamic;

• capacitor.

True, for such a technique to work, an additional 48 V power supply is required. It is usually supplied from a computer mixer or sound card. An example is model AKG Perception 220often used when creating YouTube videos.

However, these microphones have one significant drawback - special requirements for the organization of the room. They capture even the slightest sound, so there should be complete silence at the time of recording.

Dynamic microphones are less demanding, so no additional soundproofing is required. They do not need additional food either. These microphones are used on the radio.

Among modern models, it is difficult to find an option available to the average consumer, therefore mini-microphones in our country are not very popular among the ordinary population.

And also it is worth taking into account the directional diagram, that is, the radius within which the conversation is recorded around the microphone.

There are three types of them:

• eight;

• circular;

• cardioid.

The circular technique allows you to record sound only around the user. If it is cardioid equipment, then the recording will be from one direction only. Speech coming from behind or from the side will be difficult to hear. Eight microphones are good at picking up sounds from both the back and the front. However, they perceive side sounds much worse.

An overview of one of the models in the video below.