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Setting the Polar Pattern
• When in the omni position (lower position), the
microphone picks up sound from all around the
microphone and there is less proximity effect than
in cardioid mode. (Proximity Effect is an increase
in lower (bass) frequencies when the sound source
is 'close' to the microphone). The omni pattern is
commonly used for room (ambient) miking or to
record a more natural sound when close miking
instruments.
• When in the fi gure 8 position (upper position),
the microphone picks up sound from in front and
behind, and rejects sound from the other two
sides. This pattern is commonly used for interviews
(Two people with the microphone between them)
or in conjunction with a cardioid microphone to use
the MS (mid-side) stereo recording technique.
Front is picked up
Rear and sides are picked up
Front is picked up
Rear is picked up
Sides are rejected
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