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.


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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.