Also called a "unidirectional" mic, the term cardioid comes from "kardia," which means heart in Greek. The cardioid mic pattern loosely resembles the shape of a heart. "Bidirectional" mics pick up ...

For comparison, the HyperX Solocast is a similar budget-oriented mic that's about the same price. It has a tap-to-mute button like the Seiren V3 Mini but uses a basic cardioid pickup pattern ...

Step forward the leaner (but not meaner) DJI Mini – a wireless mic that doesn't record – the sound goes straight into your iPhone/Android phone as you record and straight onto the video?

The microphone that is used to record podcasts must be able to deliver audio output with clarity and the least ambient noise. Look for a cardioid polar pickup pattern that only records your voice ...