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Specs
Microphone directivity
 
omnidirectional
Frequency range30 – 16000 Hz30 – 16000 Hz
Sensitivity-58 dB-58 dB
Functions and connectors
Features
mute button
mute button
Connection
mini-Jack 3.5mm TRS
mini-Jack 3.5mm TRS
General
Cable length2.4 m2.5 m
Materialplasticplastic
Weight146 g88 g
Color
Added to E-Catalogaugust 2019november 2014

Microphone directivity

Directionality describes the ability of a microphone to pick up sounds coming from different directions, more precisely, the dependence of sensitivity on the direction from which the sound comes.

Unidirectional. As the name implies, these microphones are capable of picking up sound coming from only one side. Note that the coverage area itself can be quite wide, but anyway it is located “in front” of the microphone. Unidirectional models are very convenient for the perception of sound from a single source, with maximum clipping of ambient noise.

Bidirectional. This term in our case means two types of microphones. The first option is the classic bidirectional models, designed for the possibility of normal perception of sound from two opposite sides — roughly speaking, "front" and "rear"; at the same time, dead zones are formed on the sides, from where the sound is practically not perceived. This format of work can be useful, for example, for broadcasting a dialogue in a radio station studio, or when simultaneously recording two voices on one microphone. The second variety is microphones with a pair of capsules directed at an angle to each other (most often perpendicular); a similar design is used in models with a stereo recording function.

Omnidirectional. Also, this variety is called "non-directional", which also to a certain extent ch...aracterizes its features. Such microphones do not have a clearly defined directionality — they perceive the sound coming from any direction with full sensitivity. An example of a situation where this format might be useful is a recording of a roundtable discussion.

Note that while most microphones only work in one directional pattern, some models support multiple directional patterns, with the ability to switch between them as desired by the user (see Features/Characteristics). The methods of such switching can be different: in some models it is enough to move the switch, in others you need to change the capsule.

Cable length

This parameter directly affects the freedom of movement and ease of use: the farther the microphone can be taken from the connection point, the more convenient it is, especially when used in large spaces.
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