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Nondirectional Microphone (noun)
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /non-dy-rek-tion-al-mik-row-phone/
Also spelled or known as: Nondirectional, Nondirectional pattern, Omni, Omnidirectional, Omnidirectional Pattern
Related: Nondirectional, Omnidirectional Pattern
Plural: Nondirectional Microphones
What does Nondirectional Microphone mean?
A type of microphone that picks up audio from all directions.
Nondirectional (sometimes also known as “Omnidirectional”) microphones are great for ambiance, especially field recordings.
Nondirectional Microphone Synonyms: Omnidirectional Microphone, Omni, Omnidirectional
Example sentence: “Do you want a nondirectional microphone for your session?”
Read: What are Omnidirectional or Nondirectional Microphones?
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