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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Behringer B-1

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$84

Behringer B1, Large-diaphragm condenser microphone, 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range, Cardioid, Roll-off attenuator...

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the t.bone SC 450

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Studio large diaphragm microphone, Polar pattern: Cardioid, Frequency range: 20 - 18.000 Hz,...

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the t.bone SCT 800

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$219

Large-Diaphragm Tube Microphone

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the t.bone SCT 2000

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$263

Studio Tube Large Diaphragm Microphone

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Studio Projects C1 Mk2

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$296

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

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Microtech Gefell M 960

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$1,869

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

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Rode Broadcaster

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$470

Large Diaphragm Microphone, With condenser capsule, On-Air indicator, Internal pop filter, Incl....

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Microtech Gefell M 990 Dark Bronze

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$3,266

Large diaphragm condenser microphone with tube amplifier, Combines modern...

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Neumann TLM170 R

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$3,299

Studio Microphone

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AKG C3000

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$208

Condenser large diaphragm microphone, Polar pattern: Cardioid, Switchable -10dB PAD, Frequency response: 20...

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Neumann U89 I

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$3,629

Large diaphragm studio microphone, Universally applicable studio microphone, Pressure gradient receivers...

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Neumann M147

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$3,189

Tube Microphone, Tube condenser microphone, Pressure gradient transducer with the same large diaphragm...

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Microtech Gefell UM 92.1 S

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$4,278

Tube Microphone, Three polar patterns: Omnidirectional, cardioid and Figure-3, In aluminium...

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Shure SM 7 B

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$428

Dynamic Speaker and Recording Microphone, Polar pattern: Cardioid, Frequency range: 50 - 20,000 Hz,...

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Neumann TLM 103 mt

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$1,132

Large-diaphragm microphone, Capsule design based on the legendary U 87, Polar pattern: Cardioid,...

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EV RE20 RE-Series

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$691

Large-Diaphragm Dynamic Microphone, Directional characteristic: Cardioid, Switchable High-Pass,...

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Neumann TLM 103

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$1,143

Large diaphragm microphone, Capsule design based on the legendary U 87, Cardioid pick-up pattern,...

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EV RE27N/D

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$956

Large Diaphragm Microphone, Dynamic, Polar pattern: Cardioid, Neodyn membrane, Switchable high-pass filter...

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Microtech Gefell M 92.1 S

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$3,629

Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Tube Amplifier, Equipped with the legendary and...

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Neumann U87 Ai

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$3,189

Studio Condenser Microphone

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Neumann TLM 193

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$1,649

Studio Microphone, Large Diaphragm Microphone, Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Pressure gradient receiver with...

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Teenage Engineering CM-15 Black

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$1,319

Portable Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Can be used in three different ways: As...

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Warm Audio WA-47T

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$1,165

Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone, Limited Edition, TAB-Funkenwerk (AMI) USA output...

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Telefunken ELA M 251E

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$15,729

Tube Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Faithful replica of the classic, One inch...

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Teenage Engineering CM-15

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$1,264

Portable Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Can be used in three different ways: as a...

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SE Electronics DynaCaster DCM6

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$131

Studio Microphone, Dynamic, Ideal for speech and vocals, Buuil-in preamp boosts the...

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Lauten Audio Series Black LA-320 V2

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$824

Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone, Polar pattern: Cardioid, Frequency...

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Aston Microphones Spirit Black Bundle

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$438

Microphone Set, Consists of Aston Spirit Black and SwiftShield (universal...

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Aston Microphones Origin Black Bundle

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$296

Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Polar pattern: Cardioid, Frequency range:...

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Avantone CV-12 BLA

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$659

Tubular large diaphragm condenser microphone, 34 mm Capsule, 9 Directional characteristics...

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Telefunken TF51

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$2,628

Tube Large Diaphragm Microphone, Pressure gradient condenser, Polar pattern: cardioid, omnidirectional...

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Neumann TLM 107 bk Studio Set

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$1,462

Large diaphragm microphone, Switchable large-diaphragm microphone with 5 directional...

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Telefunken C-12

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$12,539

Tube Large Diaphragm Microphone, Condenser pressure gradient receiver, Polar pattern: cardioid,...

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Avantone CK-40

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$758

Stereo Condenser Microphone, FET, Two capsules dual plate 35 mm gold vapour coated membrane,...

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Manley Reference Cardioid Mic black

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$3,849

Studio Tube Condenser Microphone, Cardioid, All-Tube Triode Design 12AX7, -10 dB...

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Neumann U87 Ai Studio Set mt

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$3,299

Condenser Studio Microphone, Pressure gradient receiver, Polar pattern: Omnidirectional,...

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Neumann TLM 67 EA87 Bundle

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$2,859

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Neumann TLM67

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$2,529

Large diaphragm microphone, With K67 capsule, Switchable directional characteristics: Omni / Cardioid /...

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Rode NT1000

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$384

Large Diaphragm Microphone

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Neumann M149

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$5,499

Tube Microphone

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Warm Audio WA-14SP

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$845

Warm Audio WA-14G, Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Polar pattern: cardioid, omnidirectional and figure-of-eight,...

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Sontronics Mercury

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$2,199

Large diaphragm tube microphone, Made in collaboration with well known producers / technicians...

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Microtech Gefell M 930 - EA 93 Set Satin Nickel

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$1,726

Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Compact studio microphone for a...

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Microtech Gefell M 930 - EA 93 Set Dark Bronze

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$1,726

Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Compact studio microphone for a...

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Austrian Audio OC818 Black Dual Set Plus

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$2,199

Stereo Set Dual Output Condenser Large Diaphragm Microphone, Switchable polar...

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Monkey Banana Mangabey Black

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$263

Large diaphragm tube condenser microphone, Polar pattern: Omnidirectional, cardioid,...

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Universal Audio Bock 251

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$7,259

Multi-Pattern Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone, Switchable polar pattern:...

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Horch Audiogeräte RM2J MKII Set

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$3,629

Large-Diaphragm Tube Microphone, Linear mode: infinitely variable polar pattern...

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Behringer B-1

the t.bone SC 450

the t.bone SCT 800

the t.bone SCT 2000

Studio Projects C1 Mk2

Microtech Gefell M 960

Rode Broadcaster

Microtech Gefell M 990 Dark Bronze

Neumann TLM170 R

AKG C3000

Neumann U89 I

Neumann M147

Microtech Gefell UM 92.1 S

Shure SM 7 B

Neumann TLM 103 mt

EV RE20 RE-Series

Neumann TLM 103

EV RE27N/D

Microtech Gefell M 92.1 S

Neumann U87 Ai

Neumann TLM 193

Teenage Engineering CM-15 Black

Warm Audio WA-47T

Telefunken ELA M 251E

Teenage Engineering CM-15

SE Electronics DynaCaster DCM6

Lauten Audio Series Black LA-320 V2

Aston Microphones Spirit Black Bundle

Aston Microphones Origin Black Bundle

Avantone CV-12 BLA

Telefunken TF51

Neumann TLM 107 bk Studio Set

Telefunken C-12

Avantone CK-40

Manley Reference Cardioid Mic black

Neumann U87 Ai Studio Set mt

Neumann TLM 67 EA87 Bundle

Neumann TLM67

Rode NT1000

Neumann M149

Warm Audio WA-14SP

Sontronics Mercury

Microtech Gefell M 930 - EA 93 Set Satin Nickel

Microtech Gefell M 930 - EA 93 Set Dark Bronze

Austrian Audio OC818 Black Dual Set Plus

Monkey Banana Mangabey Black

Universal Audio Bock 251

Horch Audiogeräte RM2J MKII Set

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