Podcast/Interview Recording
- Pickup Pattern: Cardioid
- Gain: 30-50%
- Recording Level: -12 to -6 dB peaks
- Environment: Quiet room with soft furnishings
Music Recording
- Pickup Pattern: Cardioid (vocals) or Stereo (instruments)
- Gain: 25-40%
- Recording Level: -18 to -12 dB peaks
- Use headphones for monitoring
Video Conference/Streaming
- Pickup Pattern: Cardioid
- Gain: 40-60%
- Mute when not speaking
- Position close to mouth for clear audio