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What is shotgun microphone?

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Answer:

A type of microphone characterized by an extremely directional polar pattern. Shotgun mics may be condenser or dynamic, but are almost always built with a long (8 to 24 inch) tube protruding from the front.

Step-by-step explanation:

Shotgun mics are long, narrow tubes with slits evenly spaced along each side and a capsule near the rear end.

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