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Demonstration of polar patterns

Demonstration of polar patterns

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Demonstration of polar patterns

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- [Instructor] Choosing the polar pattern is one of the most important sound-shaping choices that a sound engineer makes because it fundamentally defines the spatial intimacy of the captured sound. Let's take a look at how polar patterns affect the way a microphone captures sound. I'll be using a single multi-pattern microphone and an acoustic guitar to demonstrate these polar patterns. This AKG 414 XLII includes omnidirectional, subcardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, and bidirectional patterns. And I have the on-mic pad and filter off. Omnidirectional mics pick up evenly all the way around the mic in a 360-degree sphere. They don't reject sounds from any direction. Anytime you want to capture a sound that includes the influence of the room, an omni mic is a good choice. (bright acoustic guitar music) (bright acoustic guitar music) (bright acoustic guitar music) (bright acoustic guitar music) Bidirectional microphones capture sounds equally from the front and back of the mic, both…

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