Recording Fundamentals Chapter 5: Microphones—Polar Patterns And Directionality

Although a variety of microphone technologies exist, it is the big three—the dynamic, the condenser, and the ribbon—that see the most use in the modern recording studio. In the last Recording Fundamentals, we discussed these three mechanisms in detail, including their function, sonics, and usage. This time, we’re getting into directionality: where a mic picks up sound, and how you can use that to best advantage.