A microphone that picks up sound from the front of the unit. Also called a "unidirectional" mic, the term cardioid comes from "kardia," which means heart in Greek. The cardioid mic pattern loosely ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Once mic users understand microphone polar patterns, they can intelligently choose mics ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Microphones with directional characteristics do not have a uniform pickup pattern as do ...

When direction matters, the UniPlex provides high-quality, isolated audio capture of speech in a compact footprint. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

In the audio world, there are often recurring problems that cause headaches for recording enthusiasts and podcast producers. One example of this is the persistent intrusion of background noise, which ...

If you’re serious about sound, whether you’re a podcaster, streamer, or musician, you know the importance of a good microphone. The ROG Carnyx USB cardioid microphone is a piece of equipment that ...

The Blue Snowball iCE is a simple plug-and-play USB mic with a cardioid pickup pattern and a crystal clear capture. Loyal readers may know that I’m a big fan of USB Microphones. For two-way video ...

NAMM 2012 PRESS RELEASE: Audio-Technica is unveiling the new AT2005USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone at Winter NAMM 2012. Ideal for recording instruments and vocals, this handheld dynamic ...

A USB-C High-Clarity Microphone and a Fully Adjustable Mic Arm for Every Creator SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following the successful release of the X'TRA GO (GC515), AVerMedia is proud to ...