Drawing a microphone might seem like an easy task for many people, but it can be difficult to get the details right. It takes patience and skill in order to produce a realistic-looking microphone with all of its intricate parts.
In this article, we will answer the common questions that beginners often have when they are learning how to draw one, as well as provide detailed instructions on everything from sketching out your design beforehand so you don’t forget anything, adding shading techniques so your drawing looks more realistic.
Drawing is an important skill for kids and adults alike, so why not take advantage of the opportunity to learn with our easy-to-follow instructions?
Different Ways to Draw Microphones
There are many ways of drawing microphones depending on what you feel looks best and works for your skill level.
What Do the Parts of a Microphone Look Like?
A microphone consists of a housing that contains the components and wires, along with an end piece (a “grille”) that holds the diaphragm. Microphones also have a connector to attach them to other devices such as speakers/amplifiers, mixers, computers, etc. There are various types of these connectors but they all serve basically the same purpose: for signal transfer between different pieces of equipment via electrical wiring.
What Is a Wired Microphone and What Does It Look Like?
A wired microphone is a type of mic that transmits sound waves via wires connected to both the housing and an end piece. These are often used with speakers, amplifiers, mixers, or computers in various types of venues ranging from karaoke bars to classrooms/lecture halls to theaters…etc
A wired microphone has an attached cord that will allow it to connect directly into the system.
The most common way for drawing these sorts of microphones is by making height lines first (to establish where everything should be drawn) followed by adding all the main details.
Draw three lines that curve upwards slightly before meeting together in the center where two more vertical lines meet once again. The microphone will rest in between these two curved lines and the cord will extend downwards – sometimes into a spiraling shape but that’s completely up to you! Now, add your mic stand at the bottom of the drawing since it is resting on top of this object before adding any details such as color or shading (optional depending on what you want).
What Does a Wireless Microphone Look Like?
Wireless microphones work just like wired microphones except they do not have a wire connecting the housing and end piece. Instead, these types of mics use radio frequencies to transmit sound waves from one place (the mic) to another (speakers/amplifiers). These types of microphones are often used by singers who need freedom when they perform.
Wireless microphones often have slightly more details because they do need to house several components within the body itself such as rechargeable batteries and their circuit boards which might even feature colorful LED lights!
Is There an Easier Way to Draw a Microphone?
To make things easier, try taking some reference materials from your particular brand/model mic so you’re more likely to get accurate proportions and figure out what it looks like.
Make sure you think about where all of the components fit inside the housing before doing any kind of detailing because once something has been drawn in, there is no way around it without ripping up your hard work and restarting from scratch!
How to Draw a Microphone Accurately
If you want your creation to look more realistic and appealing, start by carefully sketching out your design in pencil before you move on to using markers or pens for ink. This will help ensure that nothing is missed when it comes time for colorization so every part of the image looks its best.
In the end, practice makes perfect. So don’t get discouraged if your first few drawings aren’t exactly what you were hoping for because it’s bound to take a few tries before you have something that looks great.
Materials Needed to Draw a Microphone
- Paper. Bristol paper, regular printer paper, or sketchpad makes a good substitute. Generally, smooth paper is nice to work on but not necessary.
- Pencils (HB and B). A pencil is needed to draw the outline of your microphone.
- Some colored pens and markers for adding color later on (optional). They are both good choices depending on what your personal preference is or how detailed you want your drawing to be.
- A ruler is optional but helpful when drawing the diaphragm.
- An eraser and a sharpener.
How to Draw a Microphone (Option 1)
Now that we’ve answered some common questions about drawing microphones let’s learn even more by continuing with this tutorial.
Step One
The first step is to sketch out the microphone you want. Use simple shapes for this purpose.
Begin by drawing a circle, this will be the front part of the microphone’s body. The shape should resemble a loosely drawn football.
Step Two
After you have drawn the circle, draw a long rectangle that is slightly angled to one side and connect this shape to your first body part.
Step Three
The next step involves creating the microphone’s grille. Draw two long lines and add smaller ones for this detail of your mic.
Step Four
Once your outline is sketched, it’s time to draw in more details like screws and knobs as well as a few lines representing cords or wires inside of the device (optional).
Step Five
Trace over everything in pencil or marker depending on what you prefer.
You can also add some shading techniques if you want but it is not necessary in order to draw a nice sounding mic. Now just color everything in however you like with colored pens or markers.
Your microphone drawing is complete!
How to Draw a Vintage Microphone (Option 2)
Step One
First, draw a rectangle with rounded corners on your paper for the microphone’s body. Make sure it is slightly slanted to one side.
Step Two
Add some lines at the bottom of this shape so you have something representing where cords would go from an external source.
Step Three
Don’t forget to add small rectangles inside of the first rectangle representing a microphone’s grille.
Step Four
Finally, just draw in any details you want such as screws and more buttons/knobs. If you’re not sure what else to include that would be visually appealing but still realistic enough for this kind of drawing then stick with simple geometric designs until you can figure out how to make your products look their best later on down the road!
Step Five
You can also add some shading techniques if you want but it is not necessary in order to draw a nice sounding mic.
Your mic is now complete! Just color it using markers or pens. You could also try experimenting with different colors of paper and different types of pens to see what kind of cool-looking mic you can create next!
How to Draw a Cartoon Microphone (Option 3)
Step One
Start by making a rectangle. This will be the microphone’s body. After doing so, draw another long rectangle for your mic’s handle.
Step Two
Add another rectangle with rounded edges and a circle for the grille of your microphone. Draw a line on the grille.
Step Three
Now draw large and small circles for eyes and reflections in the eyes. Add a curving line for the mouth.
Step Four
Now finish off what you’ve started by adding some cute details such as stars, music notes, etc. Drawing something completely fictional like this, feel free to use your imagination!
Now that you know how to draw a cartoon microphone, there’s no reason why your drawings couldn’t be of the most famous microphones in history. Just think about recording some music or creating an exciting video game with this drawing as part of its design!
Learn more drawing techniques in our How to Draw Tears useful guide.
How to Draw a Microphone Stand
There are many ways to draw your mic stand depending on what you want yours to look like. If it’s super tall then try drawing three long vertical lines that branch out into smaller stems or curves, then add shading techniques or color later on if desired!
We recommend a wired microphone with a stand the shape of an inverted triangle for your first-time drawing – you’ll have more success that way!
Step One
Begin by adding the base of the mic stand which will have three legs in a triangular position with one leg being slightly shorter than the other two. Exaggerate this so it looks like an actual triangle instead of just some straight lines meeting together to form something resembling a tripod or chair.
Step Two
Now, just draw in two rectangles and a circle for the microphone that will rest on top of your stand and add your mic’s cord.
Step Three
Color it however you want! The possibilities are endless here so don’t be afraid to experiment with various colors until you find one(s) that really look good enough to represent your mic (or, at least something aesthetically pleasing)!
Try out different shapes for your mic stand! You can make it as simple or as detailed as you want, just be sure to have fun with it and remember that there are no wrong ways of drawing a microphone.
Tips for Drawing Microphones
If it is important for you to create accuracy when doing any kind of artwork involving something like a microphone, here are just some additional tips and tricks on making sure that everything looks perfect.
- Draw knobs if attached or pressed onto something rather than those that stand alone without support. The knob on the front should face right/to point outwards.
- Don’t forget to draw the cord coming downwards behind the mic and cut across about an inch above its base curving slightly.
- Add shadows below objects if they’re being held up by someone’s hand so it will look more real. Be sure to make thematic sense with other shadows you put down around your microphone picture. If there isn’t enough light hitting an object from all sides, don’t include a shadow because it won’t make much sense!
- Include some sort of surface or platform for your microphone picture to be standing on, such as a speaker stand. It gives depth and makes what you’re drawing more realistic.
- Use reference images as much as possible because they can help prevent mistakes from being made simply by giving precise measurements without having to guess at anything since these usually have good lighting which allows every detail to be seen clearly.
- Make sure the lines of your drawing look clean and clear without any unnecessary scribbles which could cause an issue later on down the road during coloring time.
- Try practicing sketching out different kinds of mics in positions such as one attached to a person’s head or being held by a person. These are called “action poses” and they can make any drawing look more interesting to the eye of fans who enjoy seeing their favorite characters come to life on paper!
- Use markers with fine point tips in order to get cleaner lines which will result in a higher quality end product that you should be proud of.
Conclusion
By following these simple instructions about drawing a microphone, anyone can learn even if they have no previous experience with graphic design or illustration whatsoever! Plus, now that we’ve covered some common questions as well as additional helpful tips for beginners who want to draw a microphone correctly from scratch without making any errors along the way everything should be pretty clear by now. So what do you think? Are you ready to give it a try?
