Setting the polar pattern – RODE Microphones K2 User Manual

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• When in the omni position (fully anti-clockwise), 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) micing or to

record a more natural sound when close mi’ing

instruments.

• When in the Figure 8 position (fully clockwise),

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

(2 people with the microphone between them) or

in conjunction with a cardioid microphone to use

the MS (mid-side) stereo recording technique.

Setting the Polar Pattern

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