What is a Microphone?
A microphone, colloquially called a mic, is a transducer that converts sound into an electrical signal.
Where Can I Buy Microphones In South Africa?
SOUND SELECT
Address: 6 Durham St, Sydenham, Johannesburg, 2129, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 pm
Phone: +27 11 485 3639
Marshall Music
Address: Unit B1 &, 17, Commercial Park, B2, Waterval Cres S, Woodmead, Sandton, 2192, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ and close at 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 804 1362
A1 Sound
Address: 148 Main St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Areas served: Botswana and nearby areas
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm · More hours
Phone: +27 11 331 2177
What are the best Microphones to buy?
Shure SM7B
Blue Yeti
Blue Microphones Yeti
Audio-Technica AT2020
Shure SM58
Neumann U 87 Ai
Shure SM57
What to consider when buying a Microphone?
Audio transparency.
Frequency-independent directionality.
Easy to EQ.
High sound pressure level (SPL)
Good grip.
Low sensitivity to handling noise and vibrations.
Low sensitivity to cable noise.
No pop or wind noise.
How long do Microphone last?
The electret element used in a microphone loses “sensitivity” and will age with time. It greatly determines the lifespan of a microphone.
A 10-year-old microphone would have lost less than 1dB of sensitivity. Thus, a life span of roughly 30-40 years can be expected from a microphone given you maintain it well.