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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AKG C3000

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$220

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

4.6 AudioFu Score

Neumann U89 I

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$3,710

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

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Neumann M147

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$3,478

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

$4,405

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

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Shure SM 7 B

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$462

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

$1,240

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

$725

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

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Neumann TLM 103

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$1,288

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

$1,008

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

$3,826

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

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Neumann U87 Ai

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$3,536

Condenser Studio Microphone, Pressure gradient transducer, Polar patterns: Cardioid, omni and figure-8,...

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Neumann TLM 193

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$1,738

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

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Teenage Engineering CM-15 Black

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$1,390

Size 4"

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

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Telefunken ELA M 251E

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$18,038

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

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Teenage Engineering CM-15

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$1,332

Size 4"

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

$133

Weight 0.52 kg

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

$771

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

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Aston Microphones Spirit Black Bundle

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$462

Weight 0.547 kg

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

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Aston Microphones Origin Black Bundle

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$312

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

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Avantone CV-12 BLA

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$671

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

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Telefunken TF51

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$2,550

Weight 0.62 kg

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

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Neumann TLM 107 bk Studio Set

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$1,564

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

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Telefunken C-12

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$13,218

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

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Avantone CK-40

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$787

Weight 0.95 kg

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

$4,057

Weight 1.02 kg

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

4.5 AudioFu Score

Neumann U87 Ai Studio Set mt

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$3,628

Condenser Studio Microphone, Pressure gradient transducer, Polar patterns: Cardioid,...

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Neumann TLM 67 EA87 Bundle

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$3,072

Size 8"

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Neumann TLM67

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$2,666

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

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Neumann M149

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$6,087

Tube Microphone

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Warm Audio WA-14SP

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$850

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

$2,086

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

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$1,621

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

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Microtech Gefell M 930 - EA 93 Set Dark Bronze

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$1,621

*Delivery contents:*, M 930, EA 93 elastic mount with A 93 adapter, Wooden case

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Austrian Audio OC818 Black Dual Set Plus

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$2,202

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

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Monkey Banana Mangabey Black

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$277

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

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Universal Audio Bock 251

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$7,652

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

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Horch Audiogeräte RM2J MKII Set

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$3,826

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

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Antelope Axino Synergy Core

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$231

USB Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone With Modelling Technology And Effects, Including...

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Austrian Audio OC818 Studio Set

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$1,094

Weight 0.36 kg

Condenser large diaphragm microphone, Switchable directional characteristics: omni,...

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Chandler Limited TG Microphone

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$2,724

Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, TG transistor circuit, Directivity: Cardioid and...

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Microtech Gefell M 940 Dark Bronze

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$1,331

Large Diaphragm Studio Microphone, Compact studio microphone with good acoustic...

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Microtech Gefell M 930 Dark Bronze

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$1,390

*Scope of delivery:*, M 930, MH 93.1 microphone holder, Wooden case

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Microtech Gefell UMT 70 S Satin Nickel

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$2,179

Microtech Gefell UMT 70 S, Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Three polar patterns: Omnidirectional, cardioid and...

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Microtech Gefell M 940 Satin Nickel

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$1,321

Large Diaphragm Studio Microphone, Compact studio microphone with good acoustic...

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Microtech Gefell M 930 Satin Nickel

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$1,390

Large Diaphragm Studio Microphone, Compact studio microphone for a wide range of...

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Microtech Gefell MT 71 S Satin Nickel

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$1,645

Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Based on a proven large diaphragm capsule...

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Horch Audiogeräte RM3J MKII Set

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$3,466

Large-Diaphragm Tube Microphone, Based on classic Austrian tube microphones of the...

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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

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

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

Antelope Axino Synergy Core

Austrian Audio OC818 Studio Set

Chandler Limited TG Microphone

Microtech Gefell M 940 Dark Bronze

Microtech Gefell M 930 Dark Bronze

Microtech Gefell UMT 70 S Satin Nickel

Microtech Gefell M 940 Satin Nickel

Microtech Gefell M 930 Satin Nickel

Microtech Gefell MT 71 S Satin Nickel

Horch Audiogeräte RM3J MKII Set

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