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Picks up sound from all directions, no proximity effect, used for natural sound recording and in lavalier mics.

Offers selectable polar patterns, versatile for various recording situations, utilized in studio environments.

Unidirectional, rejects sound from the back, prone to proximity effect, good for isolating sources.

Specifically tailored for low frequencies, ideal for kick drums and bass guitar cabinets.

Small, clip-on, used for television, theater, and public speaking, provides unobtrusive miking.

Robust, handles high SPLs, less sensitive and detailed, good for live vocals and instruments.

Bidirectional, picks up from front and back, rejects sides, useful for duet vocals or cross-miking.

Even tighter front pickup than supercardioid, more rear pickup, good for high isolation and stage use.

Sensitive, detailed, requires phantom power, ideal for studio vocals and acoustic instruments.

Direct digital connection to computers, used for podcasting and home recording, convenient but less professional quality.

Contains vacuum tubes, provides warm vintage sound, used in high-end studio recordings for vocals and acoustic instruments.

Delicate, warm sound, bidirectional, good for miking electric guitar amps and brass instruments.

Highly directional, used to capture sound from a distance, ideal for film and field recording.

Tighter front pickup than cardioid, some rear pickup, less susceptible to feedback, used for noisy environments.