Supercardioid

A supercardioid microphone has a highly directional pickup pattern, similar to the cardioid microphone, but with an even narrower focus. It is most sensitive to sound coming from the front, but also has a small area of sensitivity at the rear. This makes it ideal for isolating sound sources while rejecting noise from the sides and some noise from the rear. The supercardioid pattern offers a more focused sound capture than a standard cardioid microphone, making it particularly useful in live sound environments or recording situations where high isolation of the primary sound source is needed. However, because of its rear sensitivity, it may require more careful positioning to avoid capturing unwanted background noise.