# Mic Polar

> Interactive diagram illustrating microphone polar patterns and sensitivity. (iPhone/iPad app by Oscar Bouwmans.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mic-polar/id1080198809 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Oscar Bouwmans](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077773833)
- Category: Reference, Music
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-02-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mic-polar/id1080198809/reviews.md

## What is Mic Polar?

Mic Polar illustrates the directionality of all basic microphone types, in an interactive diagram.

A linear or logarithmic polar plot shows the microphone's sensitivity for all directions. A linear plot shows the transfer function. Precise levels for certain angles can be found by touching the polar plot.

Mic Polar supports omnidirectional and figure of eight, and anything in between. This includes all traditional microphone types such as cardioid and hyper cardioid. It does not include microphone with additional acoustic features, such as shotgun microphones.

## Key features

- Interactive polar plot visualization
- Linear and logarithmic sensitivity display
- Precise angle level identification
- Supports omnidirectional and figure-of-eight patterns
- Illustrates cardioid and hyper cardioid types

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mic-polar/id1080198809/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Nice app

*2021-06-07*

I would love some descriptive text or something like a manual but is rather intuitive by itself. It’s only I miss some more information.
What about a 3D version? 😁
Thanks for this great app.

## Frequently asked questions about Mic Polar

### What microphone types does Mic Polar support?

Mic Polar supports omnidirectional and figure-of-eight patterns, as well as all types in between, including cardioid and hyper cardioid. It does not include microphones with additional acoustic features like shotgun microphones.

### Can I find precise sensitivity levels with Mic Polar?

Yes, you can find precise levels for certain angles by touching the polar plot directly within the interactive diagram.

### What kind of plots does Mic Polar offer?

Mic Polar offers both linear and logarithmic polar plots. The linear plot displays the microphone's transfer function, illustrating its sensitivity across different directions.

### Is Mic Polar available on Android devices?

Mic Polar is currently available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is not listed as being supported on Android.

### How often is Mic Polar updated?

The latest version of Mic Polar is 1.1, which was last updated on March 4, 2016. The app was initially released on February 3, 2016.

### What is the age rating for Mic Polar?

Mic Polar has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in learning about audio.

### Does Mic Polar have ads?

No, Mic Polar does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free application.

### Is Mic Polar free to download?

Yes, Mic Polar is available for free download on supported Apple devices.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2016-03-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- added the option to choose between a 180° or 360° range on the linear transfer plot
- minor bug fixs and UI improvements

### 1.0 — 2016-02-03

No release notes.

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