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Microphone Techniques
APPLICATION
Vocals
Guitar & Bass
Amplifiers
General Rules for Use
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Aim the microphone toward the desired sound source (such as the talker, singer, or instrument)
and away from unwanted sources.
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Place the microphone as close as practical to the desired sound source.
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Work close to the microphone for extra bass response.
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Use only one microphone to pick up a single sound source.
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Use the fewest number of microphones as practical.
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Keep the distance between microphones at least three times the distance from each microphone
to its source.
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Place microphones as far as possible from reflective surfaces.
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Add a windscreen when using the microphone outdoors.
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Avoid excessive handling to minimize pickup of mechanical noise and vibration.
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Do not cover any part of the microphone grille with your hand, as this will adversely affect micro-
phone performance.
SUGGESTED MICROPHONE PLACEMENT
Lips less than 15 cm (6 in.) away or touching the
windscreen, on axis to microphone.
15 to 60 cm (6 in. to 2 ft.) away from mouth, just
above nose height.
20 to 60 cm (8 in. to 2 ft.) away from mouth,
slightly off to one side.
90 cm to 1.8 m (3 to 6 ft.) away.
2 5 cm (1 in.) from speaker, on-axis with center of
speaker cone.
2 5 cm (1 in.) from speaker, at edge of speaker
cone.
15 to 30 cm (6 to 12 in.) away from speaker and
on-axis with speaker cone.
60 to 90 cm (2 to 3 ft.) back from speaker, on-axis
with speaker cone.
TONE QUALITY
Robust sound, emphasized
bass, maximum isolation from
other sources.
Natural sound, reduced bass.
Natural sound, reduced bass
and minimal "s" sounds.
Thinner, distant sound; notice-
able levels of ambient noise.
Sharp attack; emphasized
bass.
Sharp attack; higher frequency
sound.
Medium attack; full, balanced
sound.
Softer attack; reduced bass.
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