The DPA MMC4015 Wide Cardioid Microphone Capsule is the perfect fill-in between an omnidirectional and a more directional microphone. The off-axis characteristics of the MMC4015 Wide Cardioid Microphone Capsule are totally linear, a unique quality when it comes to authentic sound reproduction. Any leakage that occurs from off-axis sound sources is still a faithful reproduction of these sounds, just softly attenuated. When recording instruments with complex radiation patterns, the wide cardioid (also known as hemispheric) design covers a greater sound angle. This is the often ideal mic for recording grand piano, guitar, marimba and percussion, or as a spot mic for groups in a symphony orchestra. Likewise, it is an excellent speech, dubbing or vocal mic as its enhanced richness on the bass end nicely compliments many voices.