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4.2 Selecting Polar Patterns
Each of the PERCEPTION 420’s selectable polar
patterns is virtually frequency independent so that
reflected sound, too will be reproduced accurately
and uncolored.
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Cardioid
(center setting): This is a standard
setting for recording and gives excellent results
on all kinds of voices and a wide range of
instruments. Remember to aim the microphone
front (see fig. 4 on page 7) at the sound source.
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Figure eight
(left-hand setting): The micro-
phone will pick up sounds arriving from the
front and rear with equal sensitivity. Use this
mode to mic up the side signal in M/S stereo
recording or to record two sound sources (talk-
ers, instruments) facing each other. It is also a
good choice for cymbal overhead miking.
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Omnidirectional
(right-hand setting): This is
the preferred setting for "all around the mic"
recording, high quality ambience (audience
sound) miking, or far-field recording in excep-
tionally good-sounding large or small recording
rooms, etc.
5 Cleaning
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To clean the surface of the microphone body,
use a soft cloth moistened with water.
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