Cardioid microphone (Q9301)

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microphone that picks up significantly more sound from the front of the capsule than the back and sides. The name cardioid stems from the heart-like shape.

microphone that picks up significantly more sound from the front of the capsule than the back and sides. The name cardioid stems from the heart-like shape.
  • unidirectional microphone
  • Cardioid
Language Label Description Also known as
English
Cardioid microphone
microphone that picks up significantly more sound from the front of the capsule than the back and sides. The name cardioid stems from the heart-like shape.
  • unidirectional microphone
  • Cardioid

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microphone
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historical term
Cardioid (English)
historical description
A unidirectional microphone that has a pickup pattern of 180 deg. Used considerably as a sound mike. (English)
Source
Radio and television Sound Effects
Publication date
1952
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