The 635A is an omnidirectional mic (picks up equally well from all
directions). It would sound great in a quiet shack, but has no
directivity to reject background noise.
Excellent point, Jim. For many shacks, that can make a good deal of
difference -- and if we were to bullet-point of list of mic attributes in
order of importance, directivity would rank well ahead of frequency
response.
EV's choice in making the '635A an omni probably had a lot to do with its
extensive use as a "reporter" type of mic where you would want something
more forgiving off-axis when you're pushing the mic back-and-forth during a
news or sports interview.
Paul, W9AC
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