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POLE
In cases where phase continuity relative
to other microphones in the environment
is required, an 180
º
polarity reversal of
the output signal is achieved by use of
the ‘POLE’ or phase reverse toggle switch
available from the microphone body.
When the toggle is set outward, to the
circular or ‘O’ designation, phase is in
its natural position at 0
º
. Conversely,
when the switch is positioned to the left
at the ‘
ø
’ designation, phase is reversed
180
º
.
POLAR PATTERNS
The directional characteristic of the REDD
Microphone is selectable. Two polar pattern
options are provided, Cardioid or Omni-
directional, either is available via toggle
switch from the microphone body, using the
supplied pattern select screwdriver.
CARDIOID
This unidirectional polar pattern
discriminates against source arriving
at the rear of the capsule, and to a
lesser degree at the sides, in preference
for sound incident at the front of the
microphone.
Proximity effect is a natural occurrence
of the Cardioid polar pattern, where low-
end is emphasized when the sound source is
closer to the microphone.
TIP- If in Cardioid, the microphone is
required to be placed in close proximity to
a source, such as acoustic guitar, where
capture of low frequency data is less
desired, or in small environments where
natural build-up can occur, use the ‘LOW-
CONTOUR’ feature as an alternate microphone
voicing; See ‘LOW-CONTOUR’ control section.
If Cardioid is not required, and ‘LOW-
CONTOUR’ is unnecessary, the Omni pattern
can be used to diminish proximity effect.
TIP- Use the Cardioid pattern in scenarios
where minimal pickup at the rear of the
microphone is needed.
OMNI
The omni-directional polar pattern is
spherical, picking-up from all sides of the
capsule, e.g. the pattern is indiscriminate
to the direction of sound incident.
Proximity effect is not a feature of the
Omni pattern, and as a result, an apparent
drop in lows (and gain,) is a normal
byproduct of this setting.
TIP- Use Omni where a sense of space is
apropos, for example, strings, acoustic
guitars, pianos or other material, or a
more natural distribution of low-end is
preferable.
