One important characteristic of microphones is the polar pattern, also known as the pickup pattern or directivity. There are two main types--omnidirectional and directional. For now, let's concentrate ...

In the audio world, there are often recurring problems that cause headaches for recording enthusiasts and podcast producers. One example of this is the persistent intrusion of background noise, which ...

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A customizable display and selectable polar patterns make the Mic Pro stand out from the pack, but they aren't its best ...

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Blue Microphones is known for its retro and stylish-looking microphone collection, and here's a hands-on review of one of the staples in the catalog: the Snowball. Much like the THX-certified Yeti USB ...

Microphones with directional characteristics do not have a uniform pickup pattern as do omnidirectional mics. Directional mics are more sensitive to sounds emanating from some directions and less to ...