<p>Anthony Stauffer and Dan Benjamin put microphones under the microscope, explaining the different types of mics, types of pre-amps, USB interfaces, and much more.</p>

<p>Be sure to check out "Anthony's different microphone sample audio files":http://www.steviesnacks.com/mixdown-4-mic-samples.</p>
<p>Links for this episode:</p><h4><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002M3TQ3U/5by5-20" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Mackie Onyx 1220i FireWire Recording Mixer: Musical%u2026</a></h4>

<h4><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000BQXOEM/5by5-20" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Heil PR-40 Dynamic Studio Recording Microphone: Musical Instruments</a></h4>

<h4><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000JM46FY/5by5-20" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Rode Podcaster USB Dynamic Microphone: Musical%u2026</a></h4>

<h4><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000EOPQ7E/5by5-20" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone (White): Musical Instruments</a></h4>

<h4><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002RL84OY/5by5-20" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Logitech USB Desktop Microphone: Electronics</a></h4>

<h4><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001SEQN3K/5by5-20" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Plantronics .Audio 655 USB Multimedia Headset: Electronics</a></h4>

<h4><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000BD31ZW/5by5-20" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: M-Audio Fast Track Pro 4x4 Mobile USB Audio/MIDI Interface with Preamps: Musical Instruments</a></h4>

<h4><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000Z8U0IY/5by5-20" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: M-Audio Fast Track Ultra High-speed 8 x 8 USB 2.0 Interface: Musical Instruments</a></h4>

<h4><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0001ZWBL0/5by5-20" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Shure SM58LC Cardioid Dynamic Microphone: Musical Instruments</a></h4>

<h4><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000AQRST/5by5-20" class="link" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Shure SM57-LC Cardioid Dynamic Microphone: Musical Instruments</a></h4>

The Mixdown 5: Cables - Video

The Mixdown is a talk show about audio/video recording and broadcasting, featuring discussion about gear, tips, tricks, and advice. It's part education, part discussion, and part audience Q/A. Hosted by Anthony Stauffer & Dan Benjamin.