What does 'polar pattern' refer to in the context of a large diaphragm microphone?

Polar pattern describes the microphone's sensitivity to sound from different directions; options like cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8 offer varying pickup characteristics.

Why is 'self-noise' an important specification to consider?

Self-noise represents the inherent noise generated by the microphone's electronics; lower self-noise results in cleaner recordings, particularly for quiet sources.

What is the 'proximity effect' and how does it affect recordings?

The proximity effect is an increase in bass response when a sound source is close to the microphone; it can add warmth but also muddy the sound if not managed properly.

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the t.bone SC 1100 + Popkiller

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Rode Podcaster

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the t.bone SC 440 USB

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Neumann U89 I mt

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MXL V67i

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the t.bone SC 450 USB

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Neumann TLM 49

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Neumann U87 AI MT

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Size 8" Weight 1.6 kg

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the t.bone SC 450 Value-Set

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$122

Size 8" Weight 1.46 kg

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Audio-Technica AT2020

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$107

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MXL V69M

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$266

Large Diaphragm Condenser Tube Microphone, Cardioid polar pattern, Frequency range: 20 Hz-18 kHz,...

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MXL V67G

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$138

Large diaphragm condenser microphone, Cardioid characteristic, Frequency range: 30 - 20.000 Hz, Impedance:...

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MXL 770

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$115

Large diaphragm condenser microphone, Cardioid polar pattern, With switchable 10 dB attenuator and impact...

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MXL 990

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$103

Size 8"

Large-diaphragm condenser microphone, Directional characteristic: cardioid, Frequency range: 30 Hz - 20 kHz,...

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SE Electronics Z 5600A Mk II

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$1,100

Size 7"

Tubes large diaphragm microphone, With 12AT7 tube, Gold plated 1.07 "diaphragm, Including...

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Studio Projects B3

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$215

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Studio Projects B1

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$161

Large diaphragm condenser studio microphone, 1” capsule with cardioid characteristic,...

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Behringer C-1

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$49

Behringer C1, Studio Microphone, Main and support microphone for studio and live applications, Cardiod characteristic,...

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the t.bone SC 450 Stereoset

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$173

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Neumann TLM 103 Studio Set mt

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$1,506

Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Capsule design based on the legendary U 87 Ai,...

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Neumann TLM 103 Studio Set

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Neumann TLM 103 mt Mono Set

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Neumann TLM 103 Mono Set

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Rode K2

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$705

Tube Microphone, Continuously adjustable pattern, Frequency range: 20 - 20,000 Hz, Impedance: 200 ohms,...

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Rode NT2000 incl. SM2

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Neumann BCM 104

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$1,205

Large Studio Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Especially for announcer/broadcast applications, With...

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Rode NTK

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$625

incl. Shock Mount, Valve Condenser Studio Microphone, Gold plated large diaphragm, Very low noise level, Wide...

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the t.bone SC 600

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$68

Studio Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Switchable polar patterns (supercardioid and omni), 1"...

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the t.bone SC 1100

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$150

Large diaphragm studio microphone, switchable polar pattern: Omni-directional, figure-eight and...

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the t.bone SC 400

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$57

Large Diaphragm Studio Microphone, 1" gold diaphragm, Polar pattern: Supercardioid, Frequency range:...

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Audio-Technica AT4040

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$497

Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Directional characteristic: Cardioid, High SPL (sound...

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the t.bone SC 450

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$92

Large Diaphragm Studio Microphone, Polar pattern: Cardioid, Frequency response: 20 Hz - 18,000 Hz,...

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the t.bone SCT 800

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$231

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the t.bone SCT 2000

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$277

Size 7"

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Studio Projects C1 Mk2

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Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Cardioid polar pattern, 2-Way switchable pad: -10 dB or...

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Microtech Gefell M 960

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Large Diaphgram Studio Microphone, Compact studio microphone for broadcast and studio...

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Rode Broadcaster

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Microtech Gefell M 990 Dark Bronze

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Neumann TLM170 R

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Behringer C-1

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Neumann TLM 103 Studio Set mt

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the t.bone SCT 2000

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