Microphone Polar Patterns Demonstrated

[@bemci1975]

Thanks Sam, I've been doing music for 5 years, but I've been looking for ways to make my recordings, i never knew what those polar patterns mean, but now I do, I can get mics specifically for what i want to use them for, other than just recording (for recording sake), very insightful and informative tutorial.

[@BigEric42]

I found this helpful, authoritative and really well-constructed. Thank you for taking the time and trouble to share your expertise. It never ceases to surprise me how many AV people shy away from the ost (on-screen talent) slot - perpetuates the myth of video being stressful and scary... The superimposed polar diagrams were tremendously effective - and I am recommending your post for others to learn from. Great Work !

[@GJOstudio]

This sure is helpful! I sometimes use this video in class. With the omni mic the comparison front -back seems somewhat unfair because you almost double the distance from the membrane to your mouth when turning it, try to keep the membrane in place and it will be a less dramatic change making the whole point you want to make even stronger. Thanks for this video!

[@mamaslostsoul]

GJOstudio Noticed the same. not to change the focal point

[@audiopropellor]

GJOstudio Yeah, good point! Thanks for the feedback.

[@GaryDmedia]

Thanks Sam, brilliant overlays to help explain the polar patterns.

[@Podcastage]

Very well done!

[@audiopropellor]

Thanks Podcastage! I appreciate the encouragement :))

[@SteveBjorck]

Just a small critique of the omni pattern demonstration - the mic capsule was about 10" further from your mouth when it was facing away from you, which would account for a large reduction of level.

[@mamaslostsoul]

WoW. i was wondering how to explain some people of applications of polar curves like Cardioid and Nephroid. both are available in this video. well demonstrated too. thanks a bunch.

[@kepdapace]

Thank you so much for this video. It explains polar patterns very well. Great visual and audio examples.

[@audiopropellor]

Eric - Thanks so much for this wonderful comment. I appreciate it.

[@Devismo]

Thanks for helping me learn more, Sam.

[@JonnyRocksAW]

Awesome. Perfectly clear graphs and demonstrations. Thank you.

[@audiopropellor]

:) thanks :)

[@bowbridgezatopek]

Nice video, thanks. I was having trouble visualizing the polar pattern from the 2D sheets that came with my mike, especially where the axis was. Your video cleared it up for me.

[@scottyoung3128]

Bloody legend, mate.

[@WhatAreBippies]

A very informative, enjoyable video. Your detailing is easy to understand, and being new to recording, I absorbed some good info. Thanks, sir.

[@audiopropellor]

They are very similar. Hyper-cardioids are more directional - pick up less from the sides. They both have a small amount of pickup from the rear, unlike a cardioid.

[@cactusbaboon321]

Awesome demonstration!

[@Christl-violett]

are super-cardiods and a Hyper-cardiods the same thing?

[@TheIsahn]

I enjoyed a lot your graphics! best lesson ever! but you forgot talking about the Hypercardioid mics

[@JosephVM]

Please make a detailed video on principle and different types of loudspeakers...

[@audiopropellor]

Tim - shotgun mic are supercardioid pattern mics and I regrettably don't have one laying around to show , so I didn't mention them. I wouldn't mind having one for shooting video!

[@EbaleyTheRogue]

This is GREAT, man. Thanks for this.

[@AmanAman-eq4jy]

Fantastic explanationv.. Bro... But what makes a microphone its polar patterns... What technology defined a microphone's polar patterns ....can you explain it... Thanks

[@audiopropellor]

Thanks for the feedback - I’m not sure how these patterns are created. Assuming a combination of physical design and electronics. I’m sure Google has answers….

[@AmanAman-eq4jy]

@@audiopropellor thanks for the quick reply bro... 😊

[@rahabnjeri3323]

Wow! .. I now understand about mic...better...good work!

[@juliangiambelluca]

That was a very well constructed video and talented. Thank you very much

[@sebastian_barcelone]

07:37 I've always wondered why they put the lobe in the back in the super cardioid; it just doesn't make sense.

[@vsm1456]

they don't really "put" it there. it just happens to be there because of how this polar pattern works. you can't just "turn it off"...

[@akshay681186]

Fantastic demo.

[@JonesCrimson]

Such an underrated video.

[@audiopropellor]

Thanks for your feedback Jones :)

[@SubScriber-dw7pq]

Good clear explanation. Great 👍

[@1236-d6x]

so the '0degree' is at the front of the mic? and 180 is the back?

[@1236-d6x]

btw very nice video explaining what ea mic does as an example helped alot.

[@audiopropellor]

boro, yes 0 degrees is straight on the mic.

[@swifel1k]

Great diagrams. Really helped.

[@indu.p3159]

very useful, Thank you :)

[@Ellcurr]

Wish we could have seen the top and bottom rejection on the figure 8 pattern.

[@werewasyo]

whats the point of supercardioid? why would u want pickup from the rear?

[@audiopropellor]

Supercardiod rejects from the rear and is 'super directional'. If you want more room sound or to record multiple instruments with one mic, you would want more pickup from the rear

[@speeluh]

Thank you. Very helpful!

[@thesuccessfulbarber]

Is that an EV Re15?

[@silvialovadina]

bravo bel lavoro!

[@325Radio]

Very clear and excelent explanation!

[@themodularmodular]

Very helpful and informative.. thanks for the free service!

[@roland1313]

BRILLIANT! Your are a wonderful teacher.

[@elbeaver0]

SO Useful! Thank you!

[@finalxcx]

Dude, THANK YOU

[@ericross5048]

very nice video!!!!!

[@GiovyPerez]

nice review! nice! mike!!!!

[@goofparade]

Yup..good stuff!

[@trvlnlight]

Great vid, thanks

[@whyshouldidothatnow]

It was great, thanks!

[@sranBC]

Very good information

[@unnombremuydificil2]

thank you so much!

[@ericrdutton]

Cardioid, Cardia, καρδιά (Greek)

[@GBCACHO]

Thanks!

[@DEMOzene]

thanx for these infos

[@Christl-violett]

THNX!

[@paulk7772]

this guy is mixing up latin and greek

[@kapil538]

🤗🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍👍👍

[@SekaCR98]

y is he sweating

[@audiopropellor]

People sweat to cool off. It was hot in there!

[@paulk7772]

cardioid is from Greek, not freaking Latin

[@audiopropellor]

Paul Kalogiannis You sir, are a scholar.

[@Christl-violett]

Very helpful! Thank you!!