A microphone that picks up sound from the front of the unit. Also called a "unidirectional" mic, the term cardioid comes from "kardia," which means heart in Greek. The cardioid mic pattern loosely ...

If you’re serious about sound, whether you’re a podcaster, streamer, or musician, you know the importance of a good microphone. The ROG Carnyx USB cardioid microphone is a piece of equipment that ...

Audio-Technica announces the launch of the AT2020USB-XP cardioid condenser USB microphone – the latest addition to its 20 Series. Competitive features and studio-quality sound have become the calling ...

Sennheiser has this week launched a new USB cardioid condenser microphone in the form of the Profile. Designed to support Windows, macOS, iOS and Android devices. The Profile features a cardioid ...

I have reviewed lots of microphones for use with speech recognition software for Macworld: wired headsets, wireless headsets, a handheld microphone, and even a microphone that sits on your desk. If ...

Back in 2019, we started to get pretty excited when NZXT announced the AER Headset, STND, and MXER audio ecosystem. The photos of the products held true to NZXT’s fashionable sensibilities: ...

DPA Microphones will unveil its new compact 2012 Cardioid and 2015 Wide Cardioid Microphones. Featuring a durable, reinforced construction to withstand the rigors of a busy live event set, the new ...

When you step up to the mic, it's not just amplifying you; it's also picking up sound from the front, back, sides, or from multiple directions at once. This is what's known as a microphone's polar ...

The best cheap microphones are not only affordable, but they’ll also get the recording or performing job done without letting extra noise bleed into the mix. Depending on what you plan to use your ...