EEVblog #602 - Introduction to Microphones

In the first of a series of videos tutorials on microphones, Doug Ford, former head designer at Rode Microphones explains the basics of how microphones work, the different types - carbon, dynamic, ribbon, condensor/electret, and how the omnidirectional pattern works.
Also, the internal construction of a high end measurement microphone.
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