# Microphones

This chapter contains info on different types of microphones and their characteristics, DIY build projects and other info.

# Types of microphones

The links below are useful resources for contact mic information and general field recording information.

[https://www.musicofsound.co.nz/blog/the-first-rule-of-contact-mic-club](https://www.musicofsound.co.nz/blog/the-first-rule-of-contact-mic-club)

[https://zachpoff.com/resources/choosing-a-contact-mic-for-field-recording/](https://zachpoff.com/resources/choosing-a-contact-mic-for-field-recording/)

# DIY



# Pre-amplification and impedance

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