meaning of "line + gradient"?
I couldn't find this answer anywhere on the internet:
why are some microphones called "line + gradient"? thanks |
It refers to the polar pattern of a particular design of shotgun mike, which is described here:
Audio-Technica - Microphones, headphones, wireless microphone systems, noise-cancelling headphones & more : What's The Pattern? /hth/ Battle Vaughan / retired videographer |
Thanks for the response!
So the "line" part means shotgun mic, and the "gradient" means directional Here's what the link said: When miking must be done from even greater distances, line or "shotgun" microphones are often the best choice. Line microphones are excellent for use in video and film, in order to pick up sound when the microphone must be located outside the frame, that is, out of the viewing angle of the camera. The line microphone uses an interference tube in front of the element to ensure much greater cancellation of sound arriving from the sides. Audio-Technica line microphones combine a directional ("gradient") element with the interference tube to increase cancellation at the rear as well. |
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