Supercardioid Dynamic Microphones
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As you’re shopping for a dynamic microphone, it’s important to have a clear understanding of how you intend to use it. Knowing whether a mic will primarily be for vocals, drums, guitar cabs, or other sources can help narrow down the myriad options available. It’s also good to consider whether the microphone will be used more in the studio or onstage. Once you have a solid idea of what you want your mic to do for you, there are several factors to assess in order to narrow your selection even further. One of which is the polar pattern, or the area around the capsule where a mic picks up sound.
Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone
The five most common polar patterns are cardioid, hypercardioid, supercardioid, bidirectional, and omnidirectional. Dynamic microphones typically have one of the three cardioid polar patterns, and, of those three, the standard cardioid configuration reigns supreme. However, there are instances where one of the other polar patterns, such as supercardioid, are most effective for certain applications.
Supercardioid dynamic microphones have a narrower acceptance angle (150-degrees) than standard cardioid mics (180-degrees), so they reject more side information which puts greater focus on whatever is directly in front of the mic capsule. This quality makes them ideal in a number of situations. As a live vocal mic, supercardiodid dynamic microphones capture more of the singer and less stage noise, adding clarity to a vocal. As drum mics, they reduce kit bleed for easier mixing in both live and studio situations. The same goes for guitar cabinets, where a supercardioid dynamic mic can deliver a more coherent sound, especially on stage. And, because of its highly directional character, the supercardioid polar pattern is what you’ll find on most shotgun mics used in broadcasting and film production.
Beyond their reduced acceptance angle, supercardioid dynamic mics have some unique tonal characteristics. For instance, they have a greater proximity effect than standard cardioid microphones, which makes them a great choice for kick drums, floor toms, bass cabinets, or voiceover work — anything that benefits from a little added heft. Supercardioid dynamic microphones also tend to be a tad brighter than standard cardioid mics, due to a greater directionality at higher frequencies. That can increase vocal intelligibility, but it can also accentuate sibilance, which is important to note if you’re a naturally sibilant singer.
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When you’re filling up your mic locker, you’ll definitely want to include at least a few supercardioid dynamic microphones — they simply perform some jobs better than anything else. Sweetwater has a vast selection of dynamic microphones to choose from, and our team of Sales Engineers are always available to help you find the right microphone to fit your needs!
