If you’re looking to isolate a certain performer, it is recommended you use this pattern.įigure-8- The figure-8 polar pattern has a bidirectional polar pattern designed after its namesake, and this allows for equal amounts of signal to be picked up from in front of, and behind the microphone. It will also pick up some sounds from just outside the opposite end of the microphone but the signal will not be nearly as strong as the front of the microphone. It is designed to pick up sound from the front of the microphone, where the LED is located. Hyper Cardioid- The hyper cardioid polar pattern is highly directional, meaning it is best used when looking to focus in on a particular source with the least amount of outside noise.

The three polar patterns available are Hyper Cardioid, Figure-8, and Omni. The dual-19mm capsules in the C03U allow the microphones to switch between three different polar patterns, which allows for great versatility for your recording setups. A polar pattern determines which direction(s) a microphone will receive audio from.

Polar patterns are one of the most important features of a microphone. What are the three polar patterns, and what do they do?

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