Overhead Microphones

When discussing panoramic microphones, the term generally refers to omnidirectional microphones, which are those microphones whose sensitivity does not vary depending on the angle from which the sound comes. Consequently, this type of microphone does not necessarily have to be pointed in a specific direction. These microphones are very useful and appreciated for recording voices or instruments of a choir or a group of musicians on stage.

If you are musicians or work in the world of theater, you will know that omnidirectional microphones are usually less sensitive to wind and less affected by the proximity effect. They also have a better response to low frequencies and allow for a comprehensive and balanced capture of the room's reverberation. Panoramic microphones thus differ significantly from directional microphones, which allow for a more selective capture, rejecting extraneous sound sources and minimizing the capture of background noise and the acoustic characteristics of the environment.

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In this section, you can find the best brands and models of omnidirectional microphones on the market, from classic Behringer to renowned Sennheiser. Depending on your needs, your budget, and your ambitions, we can guide you in the best way. In combination with panoramic microphones, the largest online musical instrument store in Italy also presents many accessories such as: wireless systems, microphone capsules, microphone stands, and many others. The results will depend only on your skills and your passion. The right equipment can only improve your performances on stage. Whether you are a professional in the field or an enthusiast just starting out, MusicalStore2005 can offer you what you are looking for.

Panoramic microphones fall into the category of condenser microphones with the particularity of being omnidirectional, i.e., they can capture sounds from any angle relative to their positioning.

Condenser microphones utilize the technology of a capsule composed of two plates that are stimulated by the variation in pressure caused by sound passing through the air. Since the signal produced is very high impedance, a preamplifier is added to the microphone to regulate and lower this signal. This is why condenser microphones and therefore also omnidirectional panoramic microphones need 48-volt Phantom power. This power is often provided by the same channels of the mixer, but where there is a need to receive Phantom power because different configurations and wirings are created, there are various devices (similar to D.I. Boxes) capable of providing such voltage.