Category: Microphone Specifications

The supercardioid is an often misunderstood relative of the well-known cardioid microphone polar pattern. Understanding the supercardioid pattern and when to use it will benefit you greatly in both...

The bidirectional (aka figure-8) microphone polar pattern is one of the three main polar pattern types (along with omnidirectional and cardioid). Understanding the ins and outs of the bidirectional...

The omnidirectional microphone polar pattern is perhaps the simplest polar pattern and is one of the three main polar pattern types (along with bidirectional and cardioid). Understanding the...

The polar pattern (along with frequency response) is the most important specification of a microphone. It tells us the directional sensitivity of the microphone. There are plenty of polar pattern...

Of all the parts and designs that go into creating a microphone, the capsule is the most critical element. What is a microphone capsule? A mic capsule is the part responsible for the conversion of...

When browsing for the best microphone for a job or looking through a mic's specifications/data sheet, there are some values that are critical to understand. Knowing and comprehending the following...