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 ...

The AVerMedia VERSATI go cardioid microphone was very easy to use right after I assembled it with its sturdy metal tripod. People have been complimenting how clear I sound on Discord and Zoom, so this ...

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 ...

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 ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Audio-Technica is known for reasonably priced mics that do a good job—thank you and goodnight. Up ...

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: ...

The Blue Snowball iCE is a simple plug-and-play USB mic with a cardioid pickup pattern and a crystal clear capture. Loyal readers may know that I’m a big fan of USB Microphones. For two-way video ...

Equipped with top-end electret condenser, the BOYA BY-MM1 Mini is an irresistible cardioid microphone. It boasts an impressive array of features that breathe new life into the sound quality of videos ...

Something I’ve been wanting to add to my gaming setup is a standalone microphone. This comes with its own degree of challenges because the microphone I’d like, doesn’t exactly plug into a USB port ...

What kind of mic do I want to buy for video recording making short movies and music videos mostly? I keep hearing "shotgun mic" and all I can find at say musician.com or guitarcenter are cardioid ...

If you had to pick one item that can make the difference between night and day when it comes to recording a podcast, that item would be the microphone. I say this while fully acknowledging that there ...