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Omnidirectional Pattern (noun)
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /om-nee-dy-rek-tion-al-mik-row-phone/
Also spelled or known as: Omni, Omnidirectional, Omnidirectional Microphone
Related: Nondirectional Pattern
What does Omnidirectional Pattern mean?
1. A microphone pattern that picks up audio from all directions.
2. A speaker pattern that sends out signals evenly in all directions.
Omnidirectional patterned microphones (also known as “Nondirectional”) pick up everything around. Omnidirectional microphones are great for ambiance, especially field recordings.
Omnidirectional Synonyms: Nondirectional pattern, Omni, Omnidirectional Microphone, Nondirectional
Example sentence: “The microphone needed to have an omnidirectional pattern.”
Read: What are Omnidirectional or Nondirectional Microphones?
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