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SUPERCARDIOIDE [2 records]

Record 1 2005-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Audio Technology
DEF

A microphone whose response pattern resembles a cardioid but is exaggerated along the axis of maximum response, so that it is highly sensitive in one direction and insensitive in all others.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Électroacoustique
DEF

Microphone dont la réponse de fréquence est semblable à celle d'un microphone cardioïde mais qui présente une atténuation élevée des sources hors axe, augmentant ainsi sa sensibilité aux sons en provenance d'une seule direction mais réduisant sa sensibilité à tous les autres sons.

Spanish

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Record 2 1981-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audio Technology
CONT

The super-cardioid pattern is a variation of the regular cardioid shape (...). Here, a small lobe is a design consideration which allows the introduction of two points of maximum attenuation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électroacoustique
CONT

On trouve [...] [des micros] supercardioïdes qui possèdent une courbe de direction un peu plus large, un peu plus aplatie que le cardioïde et qui de plus peuvent capter un peu de son venant de l'arrière [...]

Spanish

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