Microphone Pickup Patterns
Microphone Pickup Patterns is a structured technology dataset with 15 entries. Its fields include Pickup Pattern, Sensitivity Angle, Rejection Direction. The source values are preserved as a structured reference table.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 15 rows
- Fields
- 6 columns
- Source
- Not provided
- Data updated
- Apr 10, 2026
Included fields: Pickup Pattern, Sensitivity Angle, Rejection Direction, Proximity Effect, Best Use Cases, and 1 more.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- Proximity Effect groups
- 10 distinct values
- Across 15 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Pickup Pattern, Sensitivity Angle, and Rejection Direction across technology entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 15 downloadable records
Pickup Pattern↕ | Sensitivity Angle↕ | Rejection Direction↕ | Proximity Effect↕ | Best Use Cases↕ | Example Microphone↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cardioid | 131 degrees | Rear (180 degrees) | Moderate | Vocals, podcasting, live performance, instrument close-miking | Shure SM58 |
Supercardioid | 115 degrees | Rear sides (125 degrees) | Moderate-high | Loud stages, drum overheads, dialogue with bleed rejection | Neumann KM 185 |
Hypercardioid | 105 degrees | Sides (110 degrees) | High | Film dialogue, very loud stages, maximum isolation | Sennheiser MKH 50 |
Omnidirectional | 360 degrees | None | None | Room ambience, lavalier mics, orchestral recording, measurement | DPA 4006A |
Figure-8 (Bidirectional) | Two 90-degree lobes | Sides (90 / 270 degrees) | High | Ribbon mics, Blumlein stereo pair, interview across table, M/S recording | Royer R-121 |
Shotgun (Lobar) | Narrow ~40 degrees | Sides and partial rear | Low | Film production, wildlife recording, sports broadcast, ENG | Sennheiser MKH 416 |
Wide Cardioid (Sub-cardioid) | 180 degrees | Partial rear | Low-moderate | Choral recording, room mics, piano, natural capture | Schoeps MK 21 |
Boundary / PZM | Hemisphere above surface | Below surface | None | Conference tables, stage floors, kick drum inside, theater | Crown PZM-30D |
Multi-Pattern (Switchable) | Variable | Variable | Pattern dependent | Studio versatility, condenser vocal mics, A/B testing patterns | Neumann U 87 Ai |
Toroidal | 360 horizontal, null at top/bottom | Directly above and below | None | Surround recording, ambisonic capture, immersive audio | Sennheiser AMBEO VR Mic |
Parabolic | Extremely narrow, dish-focused | All except focal point | None | Sideline sports, nature documentary, long-range surveillance audio | Telinga Pro 7 Dat |
Mid-Side (M/S Pair) | Adjustable stereo width | Depends on mid mic | Varies | Film stereo, broadcast, mono-compatible stereo recording | Schoeps CMIT 5U + MK 8 |
XY Stereo Pair | Fixed 90-135 degree spread | Rear of each capsule | Moderate per capsule | Field recording, acoustic ensemble, interview stereo | Rode NT4 |
ORTF Stereo Pair | 110 degree angle, 17 cm spacing | Rear of each cardioid | Moderate per capsule | Orchestral recording, natural stereo image, film ambience | Schoeps MSTC 64 ORTF |
Decca Tree | Three omnis in triangle | Minimal per capsule | None per capsule | Full orchestra, film score recording, large ensemble | DPA 4006A x3 on Decca tree |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Microphone Pickup Patterns organized?
The table starts in the source data's default order. You can sort and filter the loaded rows by the displayed fields.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 15 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 15 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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