Glossary
cardioid
A microphone polar pattern in which the highest sensitivity is at the front, becoming less sensitive on the sides, and rejecting sound coming from the rear of the mic.


“The Ten Commandments of Studio Communication begin with Number One, LISTEN! and end with Number Ten, LISTEN! Obviously, talkback is a misnomer. Think of it as listenback.”- Dave Moulton
A microphone polar pattern in which the highest sensitivity is at the front, becoming less sensitive on the sides, and rejecting sound coming from the rear of the mic.