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 NZXT Capsule Elite Microphone is here at last, and given how much I loved the previous NZXT microphones, I have pretty ...

Dan Slentz tests Shure’s new SM4 microphone. The company markets it as a home recording mic for vocals and instruments.

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

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 ...

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 ...

Add some sheen to your vocals with the best dynamic and condenser mics from Shure, AKG, Rode, Aston, Telefunken, Neumann, and more It's well known that no single microphone will suit every vocalist, ...

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 ...