Samson Q7x Dynamic Supercardioid Handheld Microphone - Manual (Page 6)

Every microphone has a characteristic polar pattern that determines
how well it accepts or rejects signal coming from various areas around
the microphone. For example, omnidirectional mics accept all signals
regardless of wherever those signals originate (in front of the mic,
behind it, to the side, etc.). In contrast, directional cardioid mics are
specifically designed to accept signal coming from directly in front,
and to reject signal coming from behind or from the side. The Q7x has
a supercardioid pattern, which is a variation of the standard cardioid
pattern with a slightly tighter pick-up pattern that helps increase the
side-to-side rejection. For this reason, the Q7x excels in environments
where there is a good deal of unwanted ambient sound (like a live
sound stage) as it deliver signals originating directly in front of the
mic capsule itself while rejecting those that originate from behind.
1000Hz
0°
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dB
45° 45°
135° 135°
180°
90° 90°
Polar Pickup Pattern