Why should I use an omnidirectional microphone?
Question I am hesitant to use an omnidirectional microphone. Why would I want to use one? Answer Six Reasons to Use an Omnidirectional Mic instead of a Unidirectional Pity the poor, misunderstood omnidirectional microphone. Though it has many redeeming characteristics, it now plays second violin to the unidirectional microphone. This is primarily due to the ever increasing desire for louder PA systems and even louder monitor systems. It is generally true that an omnidirectional microphone will provide less gain before feedback than a similar quality unidirectional microphone if both mics are located within Critical Distance*. However, once a microphone is located outside of Critical Distance, its directionality becomes much less crucial to gain before feedback. And in those situations, an omnidirectional microphone is often the better choice because........ Less Wind Noise The rear acoustic ports that are present on every unidirectional microphone are also additional openings into whi