Wireless microphones are convenient and versatile devices that allow you to move freely on stage or in the room without worrying about cables. However, they also come with their own challenges and potential issues that can affect the quality and reliability of your...
When recording audio, shotgun microphones are often the go-to option for professionals. However, some significant problems can still arise when using these microphones. What are the main problems to look out for? In this blog post, we'll discuss the top five problems...
Balanced and Unbalanced Audio When it comes to audio, there are two types of signal transmission: balanced and unbalanced. The main difference between the two lies in how the signals are carried from one device to another. In this article, we'll break down the...
What is a ground loop on a microphone? A ground loop in the context of audio equipment, including microphones, refers to an unwanted electrical phenomenon that occurs when there are multiple paths for electrical current to flow between different pieces of equipment,...
How To Remove Buzz From Audio Recordings Removing buzz from audio recordings can be challenging, as it often involves dealing with unwanted electrical interference or background noise. However, there are several steps you can take to minimize or eliminate buzz from...
A Guide to Setting Levels and Preventing Clipping During Recording Recording audio is an intricate art that demands a delicate balance between capturing dynamic performances and maintaining audio fidelity. One of the critical challenges in this process is managing...
If you are new to audio production, you might have heard the term "gain staging" and wondered what it means and why it is important. In this blog post, we will explain what gain staging is, how it works in analog and digital environments, and how to do it properly in...
How do I get rid of background noise in my recordings? Background noise is one of the most common problems encountered when recording audio. Whether it's the hum of an air conditioner, the buzz of a fan, or the chatter of people nearby, unwanted sounds can ruin your...
What is a directional microphone? If you are interested in audio recording, you may have come across the term "directional microphone". But what does it mean, and why is it important? In this blog post, we will explain what a directional microphone is, how it works,...
What are the Pickup Patterns of a Microphone?There are hundreds, potentially thousands of microphones available. These are primarily sorted into pickup patterns. When you go to purchase a microphone, the desired pickup pattern is likely to be your first question. The...
What Are The 3 Most Common Types of Microphone Construction? The Basics - How microphones work Let's begin with the most basic question: What is a microphone and how does it work? To put it simply, a microphone is an electronic device that converts sound pressure into...
Why Do Parabolic Microphones Cost So Much? We are asked occasionally why quality parabolic microphones cost as much as they do when small handheld parabolic microphones are available on Amazon for less than $50. And it's true - this is a completely fair and valid...
Exciting news! Here at Klover Products, we are thrilled to tell you that we’ve made design updates to our popular line of KLOVER MiK parabolic microphones. While these parabolic microphones are commonly used by sports broadcasters and security agencies to capture...
In just a few short weeks we will be traveling to our first NAB-NY convention in New York City (October 19-20). We will be displaying our full line of products in booth #1247. Stop by and say hello. AES and the NAB New York show will be co-located in one hall so...
The Sports Video Group recently ran an article on how ESPN was trying to emulate a big-league game in their broadcast of the Little League World Series. (Little League World Series 2021: ESPN Aims for Major-League Audio) As part of that process, ESPN’s audio team used...
