Cardioid microphones can be helpful for handheld, back-and-forth style interviewing but lack the advantages of omnis and shotguns. Most cardioid mics meant for field use are built to alleviate ...

I use an Oktava MK-012 condenser mic with interchangeable capsules (omni, cardioid and hyper-cardioid) that lets me decide how much ambience I want to record, depending on the environment I'm in.

Despite some comfort issues, the FlexyMike Dual Ear Cardioid's accuracy makes it an ideal mic for Dragon Dictate.

They use a non-titanium version of the Razer TriForce 50mm Driver and don't have a USB Sound Card. They do feature the same HyperClear Cardioid Mic and advanced passive noise cancellation.