Often the solution to getting clear and unaltered sound recordings lies in an aspect that is easily overlooked -- the directional characteristic of the microphone. In the audio world, there are often ...

One important characteristic of microphones is the polar pattern, also known as the pickup pattern or directivity. There are two main types--omnidirectional and directional. For now, let's concentrate ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Shure just revealed the MoveMic 88+ wireless direct-to-phone microphone with four selectable polar patterns. The company says this is the ...

A Texas native, Bryan began his professional career as the opening act for legendary jazz guitarist Larry Carlton. A graduate of University of Southern California (BM, DMA), and University of Texas ...

When it comes to video work, while getting good visuals is obviously crucial, you also have to know how to record high-quality audio as well, or the final product will be dragged down. One of the most ...

Austrian Audio has announced the launch of the OC616, which they describe as a professional multi-pattern large-diaphragm condenser microphone designed to deliver open, natural sound with the ...

Your laptop's built-in mic might be quietly hurting how you come across in meetings, and here's whether a high-end microphone ...

Blue Microphones is known for its retro and stylish-looking microphone collection, and here's a hands-on review of one of the staples in the catalog: the Snowball. Much like the THX-certified Yeti USB ...

Microphones with directional characteristics do not have a uniform pickup pattern as do omnidirectional mics. Directional mics are more sensitive to sounds emanating from some directions and less to ...