Setting the polar pattern – RODE Microphones NT2-A User Manual

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Setting the Polar Pattern

• When in the omni position (lower position), the

microphone picks up sound from all around the

microphone and there is less proximity effect than

in cardioid mode. (Proximity Effect is an increase

in lower (bass) frequencies when the sound source

is ‘close’ to the microphone). The omni pattern is

commonly used for room (ambient) miking or to

record a more natural sound when close miking

instruments.

•

When in the fi gure 8 position (upper position),

the microphone picks up sound from in front and

behind, and rejects sound from the other two

sides. This pattern is commonly used for interviews

(Two people with the microphone between them)

or in conjunction with a cardioid microphone to use

the MS (mid-side) stereo recording technique.

Rear and sides are picked up

Front is picked up

Rear is picked up

Sides are rejected

Front is picked up

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