Omnidirectional (noun)
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /om-nee-die-rek-tion-al/
Also spelled or known as: Omni, Omnidirectional Microphone, Omnidirectional Pattern
Related: Nondirectional, Omnidirectional Pattern
What does Omnidirectional mean?
A type of microphone pattern that picks up audio from all directions.
Omnidirectional microphones are great for ambiance, especially field recordings.
Omnidirectional Synonyms: Omni, Omnidirectional Microphone
Example sentence: “Please make sure the mic you buy is omnidirectional.”
Read: What are Omnidirectional or Nondirectional Microphones?
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