cardioid

/ˈkɑrdiɔɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A heart-shaped curve or a sound pickup pattern that resembles a heart, typically formed by a microphone or a loudspeaker, producing a directional sound pickup with maximum sensitivity in the direction of the pickup axis.

“The cardioid pickup pattern of the new microphone allows it to focus on the lead singer’s voice.”

Synonyms

  • directional
  • heart-shaped

Antonyms

  • broadband
  • omnidirectional