What microphone has the best transient response?

Condenser microphones
Condenser microphones tend to be the mics of choice in studio recording applications, and for good reason. Of the three primary microphone types, they generally offer the widest frequency response*, the fastest transient response**, and greatest overall detail.

What do you mean by transient response?

In electrical engineering and mechanical engineering, a transient response is the response of a system to a change from an equilibrium or a steady state. The impulse response and step response are transient responses to a specific input (an impulse and a step, respectively).

What is the frequency response of a microphone?

Frequency response defines the range of sound that a microphone can reproduce and how its output varies within that range. The frequency response is the most significant factor in determining the sound signature of a microphone. The frequency response of a mic is represented graphically by a response curve.

What is the best frequency response for a mic?

A microphone’s frequency response refers to the range of frequencies, from low to high, that a microphone will pick up. This range is referred to by its lowest and highest frequencies, measured in hertz. A microphone with a frequency response range of around 80 Hz to 15 kHz would make a good choice for a vocal mic.

How does the size of the mic affect the transient response?

The size of the microphone diaphragm affects frequency response and can have an impact on transient response time. It makes intuitive sense that a larger diaphragm will, in general, have a slower transient response than a small diaphragm mic. But this is not really quantified in a spec sheet.

Why are ribbon microphones better than published frequency response?

Why the ribbon microphone reproduces high frequencies and transients better than its published frequency response suggests. A microphone’s transient response describes its ability to accurately capture transients, like the attack of a snare drum or the pluck of an acoustic guitar.

What can a shaped response microphone do for You?

Shaped response microphones are especially useful for reducing pickup of unwanted sound and noise outside the frequency range of an instrument. A transient is a short duration, high-level peak, such as a hand-clap or snare drum hit.

How does the frequency response of a mic work?

Frequency response.These 3 things play a huge role in the sound and suitability of your microphone for any given application. A microphone is essentially a transducer, which converts acoustic energy into electrical energy.