All microphones capture a sound and change it into an electrical signal, different mikes provide different types of sound at wildly varying levels of cost, practically, and suitability. "The Microphone Handbook explains exactly which mikes are best for which recording jobs, and how best to use them. The book reveals mike secrets from classic recordings, and how to apply those techniques to recordings today. This book is the one to have by our side whatever and wherever you're recording.