Frequency range
The range of audio frequencies normally perceived and processed by a microphone.
The wider this range — the fuller the signal, the less likely that too high or low frequencies will be missed due to the imperfection of the microphone. However, in this case, it is worth considering some nuances. First of all: a wide frequency range in itself does not guarantee high sound quality — a lot also depends on the type of microphone (see above) and its frequency response, not to mention the quality of other components of the audio system. In addition, a large width is also not always really necessary. For example, for normal transmission of human speech, a range of 500 Hz — 2 kHz is considered sufficient, which is much narrower than the general range perceived by the human ear. This general range, in turn, averages from 16 Hz to 22 kHz, and also narrows with age. Do not forget about the features of the equipment to which the microphone is connected: it is hardly worth specifically looking for a model with an extensive range, if, for example, the amplifier to which it is planned to be connected severely “cuts off” the frequencies from above and/or below.
Cable length
This parameter directly affects the freedom of movement and ease of use: the farther the microphone can be taken from the connection point, the more convenient it is, especially when used in large spaces.
Gooseneck
The presence of a
flexible leg in the design of the microphone.
The flexible stem allows you to change the location of the capsule without moving the microphone from where it is installed. A rigid leg with a swivel mount can play a similar role, but the flexible design gives greater freedom of movement — with it the primer can be moved in almost any direction. This feature is useful primarily in computer and laptop models, as well as in
conference devices : moving the capsule by just a few centimeters can significantly improve the quality of speech transmitted by the microphone, while moving the entire device is often undesirable, if not impossible.
