Episode 737 • • 1:38:44 - 1:44:12
737: Sculley and Heil
Antenna Theory, Phasing and the PR 40 Microphone
Heil describes applying ham radio antenna theory and phasing to microphone design to achieve unprecedented rear rejection. He notes that the PR 40 has become a standard in the broadcast and podcasting industries, used by figures like Leo Laporte. Heil explains that by treating the microphone like a phased array antenna, he can eliminate unwanted stage wash and background noise.