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Hyper Cardioid Microphone

Hyper Cardioid Microphone: Much the same as a normal cardioid microphone, but features a highly tightened cardioid pattern. This focuses the sensitivity pattern into a tight area to the front of the microphone. [ Audio Glossary ]

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