The cardioid mic pattern loosely resembles the shape of a heart. "Bidirectional" mics pick up sound from both front and rear. "Omnidirectional" pick up in a 360-degree circle. "Stereo" mics pick ...

Good microphone quality is crucial for accurate AI voice recognition on apps like ChatGPT. Mic proximity and polar pattern ...

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.

The microphone that is used to record podcasts must be able to deliver audio output with clarity and the least ambient noise. Look for a cardioid polar pickup pattern that only records your voice ...

Shure SM7B Dynamic Vocal Microphone usually retails for $359, but as of Nov. 1, Amazon has it on sale for $499.

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 ...