49116.11.6.1 Range and RF Power............................................................. 566
16.11.6.2 Dc-to-Dc Converter.............................................................. 567
16.11.6.3 Audio Processing................................................................ 567
16.11.6.4 Transmitter Antenna............................................................. 567
16.11.7 Receiver Considerations.............................................................. 568
16.11.7.1 RF Signal Level................................................................. 568
16.11.8 Antennas.......................................................................... 568
16.11.8.1 Antenna Cables and Related Systems................................................ 569
16.11.8.2 Splitter Systems................................................................. 570
16.11.9 Wireless Monitor Systems............................................................. 571
16.11.10 System Planning for Multichannel Wireless Systems....................................... 571
16.11.11 Future Considerations: Digital Wireless Transmission...................................... 572
16.11.11.1 Starting with Sound and the Related Data Rate....................................... 572
16.11.12 Conclusion........................................................................ 573
16.12 Microphone Accessories................................................................. 573
16.12.1 Inline Microphone Processors.......................................................... 573
16.12.1.1 Sabine Phantom Mic Rider Pro Series 3.............................................. 573
16.12.1.2 Sabine Phantom Mic Rider Pro Series 2.............................................. 573
16.12.1.3 Sabine Phantom Mic Rider Series 1................................................. 574
16.12.1.4 Lectrosonics UH400A Plug-On Transmitter........................................... 574
16.12.1.5 MXL Mic Mate™ USB Adapter.................................................... 575
16.12.2 Windscreens and Pop Filters........................................................... 576
16.12.2.1 Wind Noise Reduction Figures for Rycote Windshielding Devices......................... 576
16.12.2.2 Reflexion Filter................................................................. 578
16.12.3 Shock Mounts...................................................................... 578
16.12.4 Stands and Booms................................................................... 581
16.12.5 Attenuators and Equalizers............................................................ 581
16.13 Microphone Techniques................................................................. 582
16.13.1 Stereo Micing Techniques............................................................. 582
16.13.2 Microphone Choice.................................................................. 583
16.13.3 Microphone Characteristics............................................................ 583
16.13.3.1 Directional Pattern............................................................... 584
16.13.4 Specific Micing Techniques........................................................... 584
16.13.4.1 Musicians...................................................................... 584
16.13.4.2 Drums........................................................................ 584
16.13.4.3 Piano......................................................................... 586
16.13.4.4 Vocals........................................................................ 588
16.13.4.5 Singers........................................................................ 588
16.13.4.6 Group Vocals................................................................... 589
16.13.4.7 Lectern Microphones............................................................. 589
16.13.4.8 Strings........................................................................ 590
16.13.4.9 Horns......................................................................... 591
16.13.4.10 Woodwinds................................................................... 591
16.13.4.11 Electric Instruments............................................................. 592
16.13.4.12 Percussion.................................................................... 592
16.13.5 Conclusion......................................................................... 593
Acknowledgments........................................................................... 593
References................................................................................. 593
Bibliography................................................................................ 594