phased.OmnidirectionalMicrophoneElement

A phased omnidirectional microphone element is a type of microphone technology that uses multiple microphone capsules arranged in a phased-array configuration to achieve an omnidirectional pickup pattern. This means that the microphone can pick up sound equally from all directions, without any directional bias towards the front or back of the microphone.

The phased-array configuration involves using multiple microphone capsules positioned at different distances from the sound source. The signals from each capsule are then combined in a way that cancels out any directional biases, resulting in a true omnidirectional pickup pattern.

This technology is particularly useful for capturing group discussions or soundscapes where the sound source is not localized to a specific direction. It can also be used in situations where it is not practical to position a microphone in a specific direction or where the sound source is moving around unpredictably.

Phased omnidirectional microphone elements are commonly used in conference systems, video conferencing, and other applications where capturing clear audio from multiple participants is important.