1. Enabling factors: refer to the reasons why the technology can be adopted. Taking high-quality microphones used in recording studios as an example, the enabling factors of analog technology microphones currently in use are: wide frequency response, large dynamics, high sensitivity, and mature technology. For the recording industry, the pursuit is for high-quality sound, and the enabling factors are the main factors considered by the recording industry. Compared to home recording enthusiasts and podcast users, the first consideration is cost. The enabling factor of analog/digital hybrid technology microphones is their low price. The hot plug function simplifies the operation steps and saves the cost of external sound cards. The sound quality can basically meet their needs. For those who have already purchased analog microphones, adding a USB signal converter can be compatible with the original device. The needs of home recording enthusiasts and podcast users make USB technology microphones popular among this consumer group.
2. Obstructive factors: refer to the limits that can be achieved
in the technology and the factors that inhibit its acceptance or
use. Taking the microphone required for communication equipment
as an example, the carbon electrode itself has limited energy
conversion effect, so it is quickly replaced by ECM electret
type microphones. However, ECM electret type microphones cannot
meet the volume requirements of digital communication equipment
and cannot directly generate digital pulse signals, so they are
replaced by MEMS microphones. Taking USB technology microphones
as an example, USB1 The maximum transmission speed of the 0
standard is 1 5Mbps (192kb/s), at this low speed, the digital
signal transmission of the microphone is not smooth, so it is
unlikely that USB technology microphones will appear, while USB2
The appearance of 0 solves this problem. In addition, the
maximum effective transmission distance of USB is 5 meters,
which fundamentally determines that USB technology microphones
are more suitable for indoor short distance use. In the field of
professional audio applications, the existing analog microphone
technology in professional recording studios is already very
mature, which can well meet the needs of recording engineers. In
addition, the preference factors of recording engineers for
analog technology microphones make it difficult for digital
technology microphones to have a foothold in professional
recording studios at this stage. It is worth noting that when
the same technology is applied to different industries, the
influence of enabling and hindering factors is different. In one
industry, enabling factors may take the lead, while in another
industry, hindering factors may dominate.
