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