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How to Choose the BEST MICROPHONE!!!

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Ted and Stephen go over 4 of the most common microphone pick up patterns found on film sets and introduce the differences between omnidirectional, cardioid, supercardiod, and hypercardiod mics. Slight typo: supercardioid coverage angle: 115 degrees. Hypercardioid has 105 degrees because it is narrower.

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Edited by: Valentina Vee