Hypercardioid

A hypercardioid microphone is a highly directional microphone with a pickup pattern that is similar to the supercardioid, but with an even narrower focus. It is most sensitive to sound coming from the front, but it also has a smaller, more pronounced area of sensitivity at the rear, making it more directional than both the cardioid and supercardioid microphones. Hypercardioid microphones provide excellent isolation of the sound source from unwanted noise and are ideal for situations where precise capture is needed, such as in live performances or when recording in noisy environments. However, the rear sensitivity requires careful placement to avoid picking up unwanted sounds from behind the mic.