Also called a "unidirectional" mic, the term cardioid comes from "kardia," which means heart in Greek. The cardioid mic pattern loosely resembles the shape of a heart. "Bidirectional" mics pick up ...

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I think a good cardioid podcast condenser microphone ... Personally, I use the Rode Wireless GO II for all my wireless mic ...