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 ...

SD-5, and SD-7 use cutting-edge modeling tech to offer 15 microphones in three, making them a great value set.

However, the audio quality might be inferior compared to a full-sized indoor dynamic or condenser microphone. Though it could ...

This dual-mode microphone from Maono offers the best of both worlds with the choice of USB and XLR interfaces and a great piece of software to get more from the mic.

My go-to mic for many years has been the Neat Bumblebee 2, a cardioid USB microphone from a company that knows what it’s doing in the space (compatible with both Mac and Windows PC). Right now ...

The HyperX Quadcast 2 is available in the US and UK for $149.99 / £124.99. The full-RGB HyperX Quadcast 2 S costs $199.99 / ...

It’s also a super-cardioid mic, meaning it’s less sensitive to sound from above, below, and the sides, and more sensitive to sounds directly in front of the camera. That makes it perfect for ...