2019年6月25日 · A cardioid microphone has a unidirectional cardioid polar/pickup pattern. It is most sensitive to on-axis sounds (where the mic “points”). It's generally 6 dB less sensitive to the sides with a null point to its rear.

2021年2月20日 · In this article I will explain what a cardioid microphone is, how it works, its most common purposes, and compare it to the other types of microphones. I’ll include diagrams, easy to understand descriptions, and explain clearly the difference between each microphone type.

2023年12月11日 · What is a Cardioid Mic Pattern? A cardioid mic pattern refers to a polar pattern that resembles the shape of a heart, hence the name “cardioid.” It is designed to pick up sound primarily from the front and reject sound from the sides and rear of the microphone.

2023年7月17日 · In simple terms, a cardioid microphone is a unidirectional microphone that picks up sound from the front while rejecting sound from the sides and rear. The name “cardioid” comes from the heart-shaped polar pattern that the microphone produces.

2024年10月2日 · Cardioid microphones are a type of directional microphone, which means they’re designed to capture sound sources from a specific direction while rejecting sounds from other directions.

2023年6月23日 · Cardioid is the most common polar pattern, named such because it resembles a heart. It captures sound directly in front of the microphone, and rejects sound 180° behind the capsule. Other common polar patterns are bi-directional and omnidirectional.

2022年7月27日 · What is cardioid mic? What are its characteristics when capturing sounds? How to position it for single and stereo miking? When and when not to use it? Video: Cardioid mic definition and audio example. Cardioid microphone gets …

2023年12月10日 · The cardioid microphone is most sensitive to sounds coming from the front and rejects sounds from the sides and rear. The cardioid polar pattern offers several key characteristics that make it popular among audio professionals. First, it provides excellent rear rejection, minimizing unwanted background noise and feedback.

2023年9月11日 · That’s because cardioid mics have a unique sensitivity pattern resembling a heart, hence the name “cardioid.” This means they capture sound most effectively from the front, making them perfect for solo performances, podcasts, and studio recordings. These mics aren’t just one-trick ponies.

2018年5月9日 · Because they discriminate against sounds to the sides and rear, cardioid designs help reject unwanted sounds such as room acoustics (reverberation), feedback or leakage. For this reason, they’re the most popular microphone choice. How do they work? In other words, how do you make a mic directional? Start by making it omnidirectional.