Recording Patterns
Microphones are designed to pick up different patterns of sound. The recording pattern of a microphone dictates how it should be positioned to effectively capture sound.
Capture sound from all angles.
Or figure eight. Captures sound both in front of and behind the microphone.
A tube like pattern, with a further reaching but narrower pick up range.
A unidirectional microphone, that captures sound in front, but reduces pick up from the side and rear
Sensitive to sounds in front of the microphone, picks up some noise from the rear.
Captures sound in front of the microphone, with a small area of sensitivity to the rear of the microphone
Captures sound in front of the microphone, with a slightly larger area of sensitivity to the rear of the microphone