A polar pattern is an area around the microphone that picks up sound. Most dynamic microphones have a cardioid polar pattern. With this type of polar pattern, the microphone naturally filters background noise, isolating the voice of the speaker for recording. This makes dynamic microphones the best solution for solo performances. However, this can also cause your voice and other sounds to be more animated and less natural when played back.
Condenser microphones are much more sensitive to sound. They pick up every little noise in the room. This is because condenser microphones often have an omnidirectional polar pattern. This makes condenser microphones the best choice for bands or singing groups that need to project several different sounds from multiple angles. » learn more