Also called a "unidirectional" mic, the term cardioid comes from "kardia," which means heart in Greek. The cardioid mic pattern loosely resembles the shape of a heart. "Bidirectional" mics pick up ...

Dynamic microphones, unlike condenser microphones, are very directional. Most feature a Cardioid polar pattern, a unidirectional pattern that is most sensitive at the front and least sensitive at the ...

Dynamic microphones are the ideal choice if you ... a front-address microphone rather than from the side. Because of its cardioid polar pattern, the M 70 PRO X rejects unwanted noises like ...

Shure has announced an update to its MV7 and MV7+ USB mics. The MV7i Smart Microphone + Interface provides podcasters, ...

Samson Q2U is a dynamic microphone that is considered one of the best mics for podcasters. It claims to deliver high-quality sound in most conditions. With the cardioid polar pickup pattern ...