Which Mic Polor Pattern Are You Using?

On March 30, 2009 in Uncategorized

Which Mic Polor Pattern Are You Using? Choose the right polar pattern for the job. If leakage is a consideration, then choose a mic with the proper directional capabilities for the job. If a mic has a flat frequency response on-axis (meaning directly in front of it’s capsule), it will roll off the highs when it’s 90 degrees off-axis. If it’s flat 90 degrees off-axis, it will have a rising high end when it’s on-axis. If you’re in a situation with a lot of leakage, it’s better to use a mic that has really good off-axis response so that the leakage sounds good. That way it can be used to your advantage. Once you get really into microphones, you may consider looking for cheap vintage microphones for sale. You can use them, or add them to your collection, and hey, the look really cool. The neat thing is that they are available on the internet for really cheap prices.

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