(click thumbnail)FIG. 1 - Circuit of a condenser microphone with electrically switchable polar characteristics. (click thumbnail)FIG. 2 - Polar patterns obtainable from a microphone as shown in Fig. 1 ...

In the audio world, there are often recurring problems that cause headaches for recording enthusiasts and podcast producers. One example of this is the persistent intrusion of background noise, which ...

Shure just revealed the MoveMic 88+ wireless direct-to-phone microphone with four selectable polar patterns. The company says this is the first-ever microphone of its type to offer this feature. For ...

Microphones with directional characteristics do not have a uniform pickup pattern as do omnidirectional mics. Directional mics are more sensitive to sounds emanating from some directions and less to ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

Waves of frigid air will continue to be released into much of the eastern United States through at least the middle of the month. The ongoing pattern may trend stormier with areas of snow and ice ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There is a major weather pattern change underway across the U.S. As we get into next week, the storm track looks really ...

Reporter Kale Williams has chronicled the life of Nora, a 2-year-old polar bear who spent about a year at the Oregon Zoo in Portland. While you're learning about polar bears and the challenges they -- ...