What is another word for gun microphone?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈʌn mˈa͡ɪkɹəfˌə͡ʊn] (IPA) 
A gun microphone, also known as a shotgun microphone, is a long, narrow directional microphone used to capture audio from a specific direction while minimizing unwanted ambient sound. However, there are various synonyms for this microphone. Some people refer to it as a directional microphone since it directs its pickup pattern towards the source of the sound. Others may call it a boom mic because it is often held on the end of a boom pole to capture sound from a distance. It can also be referred to as a hypercardioid or supercardioid microphone because of its highly directional pickup pattern. Lastly, some may call it a rifle mic because of its elongated shape resembling a gun or rifle.
