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Nondirectional (noun)
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /non-dy-rek-tion-al/
Also spelled or known as: Omni, Omnidirectional Microphone, Omnidirectional Pattern
Related: Omnidirectional, Nondirectional Pattern
What does Nondirectional mean?
A type of microphone pattern that picks up audio from all directions.
Nondirectional (sometimes also known as “Omnidirectional”)microphones are great for ambiance, especially field recordings.
Nondirectional Synonyms: Omnidirectional, Omni, Omnidirectional Microphone
Example sentence: “I like when the mic is omnidirectional.”
Read: What are Omnidirectional or Nondirectional Microphones?
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