The AVerMedia VERSATI go cardioid microphone was very easy to use right after I assembled it with its sturdy metal tripod.

Also called a "unidirectional" mic, the term cardioid comes from "kardia," which means heart in Greek. The cardioid mic pattern loosely resembles the shape of a heart. "Bidirectional" mics pick up ...

The Shure SM4 microphone, released in 2024, is one of the best microphones for beginner home musicians who don’t want to ...

The more a singer cups a mic in their hand, the more the initial cardioid pattern will turn into an omnidirectional one which can quickly create feedback problems. Lewitt uses a cupping-safe ...

Now the Japanese professional and personal audio technology specialist has announced the AT2020USB-XP Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone. This latest version of the microphone is a complete ...

A revolutionary leap ahead in microphone design, the new CORE+ technology from DPA Microphones is one of the company’s highlights at the 2025 NAMM show and will be shown in Europe at ISE 2025. The ...

There have been variations to the popular microphone, such as the Blue Yeti ... capsule array and four pickup patterns — flexible cardioid, omni, bidirectional, and stereo — so you’ll ...

As a USB mic, it's plug-and-play without any software required, and it's good to see USB-C too. In terms of features, the UM 6.0 Advanced offers two pickup patterns, cardioid and omni-directional ...