Cardioid microphones are useful when you want to isolate particular sounds. Unlike omnidirectional microphones, their sensitivity decreases as you move away from the main axis, thus greatly limiting sounds coming from behind the subject. They also have the particularity of being more sensitive in the low frequencies as you approach the subject.
They can be arranged in various configurations, such as ORTF, NOS… I discuss these different set-ups on the HELP page.
Given their design, the use of windshields is almost essential for field recording.
Plug & play cardioid ORTF microphone for Zoom F3, Mixpre and TASCAM FR-AV2 recorders, full ORTF specifications (110°angle and 17cm spacing) Windhsield in option
Custom-assembled microphone with included clips. You have the choice of cable length or connector type (XLR, XLR low profile or mini jack) Windhsield in option
Version for use in strong winds, designed to accept Rycote Baby Ball Gag (BBG) windshields. For use on a stereo bar or directly plugged on your audio recorder.
Microphones for use on a stereo bar or directly plugged on your audio recorder. Windshields available as an option.
Microphones for use directly plugged on your audio recorder with 110° angle between microphones. Windshields available as an option.
