{"id":6271,"date":"2022-11-28T10:53:14","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T15:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/audioapartment.com\/?p=6271"},"modified":"2023-04-21T10:21:51","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T14:21:51","slug":"what-is-a-supercardioid-microphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/audioapartment.com\/instruments-and-equipment\/what-is-a-supercardioid-microphone\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Supercardioid Microphone? (Beginner’s Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Are you familiar with supercardioid microphones? These specialized microphones have a unique pickup pattern that allows them to capture sound from a specific direction, making them a popular choice for recording and live sound applications. Let’s dive in and find out what makes a supercardioid microphone so super!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article, we’ll explore what a supercardioid microphone is<\/strong>, how it works, and some of its important characteristics. We’ll also provide tips on how to use your supercardioid microphone and get the most out of it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is a supercardioid microphone?<\/strong> A supercardioid microphone is a type of directional mic that has a narrow polar pattern. It is most sensitive to sound directed toward the mic’s on-axis because of the mic’s rear lobe, and the null points are at 127 degrees and 233 degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A supercardioid microphone is a kind of directional mic. The polar and pickup patterns of a supercardioid microphone are very narrow. It is most sensitive to on-axis noises, with a large rear lobe of sensitivity and null points at 127\u00b0 and 233\u00b0. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Supercardioid microphones have a heart-shaped pickup pattern, which is more directional than that of a cardioid microphone but not as directional as a shotgun microphone. This allows them to capture a slightly wider area of sound than a shotgun microphone while still providing good isolation of the desired sound source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The term “supercardioid” refers to the mic’s ability to produce a “super-directional” sound wave. This means that, unlike a normal microphone, this type of microphone simultaneously picks up sounds from everywhere<\/strong>. This extra data could improve the recording quality, making it easier to record voices and instruments<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A supercardioid microphone can be distinguished<\/strong> from other types of directional mics<\/a> through these characteristics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The pickup pattern of a supercardioid microphone is focused on what is directly in front of it. The angle at which a microphone picks up the most sound is known as its “acceptance angle,” and for a supercardioid microphone, it has a very directional supercardioid polar\/pickup pattern with null points at 127\u00b0 and 233\u00b0 and a rear lobe of sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is a supercardioid microphone?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What are the characteristics of a supercardioid microphone?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. It is most sensitive to sound in the front and less in the back<\/h3>\n\n\n\n