1.1 Introduction1.2 Pickup Patterns1.2.1 Omnidirectional Microphones1.2.2 Bidirectional Microphones1.2.3 Unidirectional Microphones1.3 Types of Transducers1.3.1 Carbon Microphones1.3.2 Crystal and Ceramic Microphones1.3.3 Dynamic Microphones1.3.4 Capacitor Microphones1.3.5 Electret Microphones1.4 Microphone Sensitivity1.4.1 Open-Circuit Voltage Sensitivity1.4.2 Maximum Power Output Sensitivity1.4.3 Electronic Industries Association (EIA) Output Sensitivity1.4.4 Various Microphone Sensitivities1.4.5 Microphone Thermal Noise1.5 Microphone Practices1.5.1 Placement1.5.2 Grounding1.5.3 Polarity1.5.4 Balanced or Unbalanced1.5.5 Impedance1.6 Miscellaneous Microphones1.6.1 Pressure Zone Microphones (PZM)1.6.2 Lavalier Microphones1.6.3 Head-Worn Microphones1.6.4 Base Station Microphones1.6.5 Differential Noise-Canceling Microphones1.6.6 Controlled-Reluctance Microphones1.6.7 Handheld Entertainer Microphones1.6.8 Pressure-Gradient Condenser Microphones1.6.9 Interference Tube Microphones1.6.10 Rifle Microphones1.6.11 Parabolic Microphones1.6.12 Zoom Microphones1.6.13 Automatic Microphone Systems1.6.14 PolarFlex™ Microphone System1.7 Stereo Microphones1.7.1 Coincident Microphones1.7.2 XY Stereo Technique1.7.3 The ORTF Technique1.7.4 The M/S Stereo Technique1.7.5 The Stereo Boom Microphone1.7.6 SASS Microphones1.7.7 Surround Sound Microphone System1.8 Microphones for Binaural Recording1.8.1 Artificial Head Systems1.8.2 In the Ear Recording Microphones1.9 USB Microphones1.10 Wireless Communication Systems1.10.1 Criteria for Selecting a Wireless Microphone1.10.2 Receiving Antenna Systems1.10.3 Companding1.10.4 Waterproof Wireless Microphone Systems1.11 Multichannel Wireless Microphone and Monitoring Systems1.11.1 Introduction1.11.2 Frequencies1.11.3 Spacing1.11.4 Frequency Deviation1.11.5 Frequency Coordination1.11.6 Transmitter Considerations1.11.7 Receiver Considerations1.11.8 Antennas1.11.9 Wireless Monitor Systems1.11.10 System Planning for Multichannel Wireless Systems1.11.11 Future Considerations: Digital Wireless Transmission1.11.12 Conclusion1.12 Microphone Accessories1.12.1 Inline Microphone Processors1.12.2 Windscreens and Pop Filters1.12.3 Shock Mounts1.12.4 Stands and Booms1.12.5 Attenuators and Equalizers1.13 Microphone Techniques1.13.1 Stereo Micing Techniques1.13.2 Microphone Choice1.13.3 Microphone Characteristics1.13.4 Specific Micing Techniques1.13.5 ConclusionAcknowledgmentsReferencesBibliography