In this video, i have explained Microphone and its Characteristics in Audio and Video Engineering, Television Engineering with following timecodes:
0:00 - Audio Video System / Television Engineering Lecture Series
0:20 - Basics of Microphone
1:20 - Sensitivity of Microphone
3:38 - SNR of Microphone
5:24 - Frequency Response of Microphone
10:55 - Distortion of Microphone
12:10 - Directivity of Microphone
12:42 - Output Impedance of Microphone
15:21 - Ideal Characteristics of Microphone
Following points are covered in this video:
0. Microphone
1. Characteristics of Microphone
2. Sensitivity of Microphone
3. SNR of Microphone
4. Frequency response of Microphone
5. Distortion of Microphone
6. Directivity of Microphone
7. Output Impedance of Microphone
8. Ideal Characteristics of Microphone
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Details of Microphone & Characteristics of Microphone, Sensitivity of Microphone, SNR of Microphone:
A microphone is a device that converts sound waves into an electrical signal that can be recorded or amplified. Microphones are used in a wide variety of applications, such as recording music, making telephone calls, and amplifying sound in public address systems.
The characteristics of a microphone refer to the specific properties that affect its performance, including its frequency response, directionality, and sensitivity. Frequency response is a measure of how well the microphone responds to different frequencies, with most microphones designed to have a flat or neutral frequency response. Directionality refers to the pattern of sensitivity of the microphone, with some microphones being omnidirectional (sensitive to sound from all directions), and others being directional (sensitive to sound from specific directions).
Sensitivity is a measure of how well a microphone converts acoustic energy into an electrical signal. Sensitivity is typically measured in units of volts per Pascal (V/Pa) or in decibels relative to 1 volt per Pascal (dBV/Pa). A more sensitive microphone will produce a stronger electrical signal for a given sound pressure level, while a less sensitive microphone will produce a weaker electrical signal.
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) is a measure of the quality of the signal produced by a microphone, relative to the amount of background noise or interference present. SNR is typically measured in decibels (dB), with a higher SNR indicating a better signal quality. To achieve a high SNR, microphones must be designed to minimize noise and interference from sources such as electromagnetic radiation or mechanical vibrations.
Understanding the characteristics, sensitivity, and SNR of a microphone is important in selecting the appropriate microphone for a specific application, as well as in optimizing the performance of the microphone in different environments.