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Application Note:
Vocal miking for studio use
There is a great difference in perception
between singing on stage and singing in a
studio with closed headphones. The head-
phones dampen outside noise, thus deliv-
ering a very direct sound. This unfamiliar
situation may lead to a somewhat impure
intonation. In such cases, just push one
half of the headphones a little behind your
ear, so as to improve the audibility of the
direct sound of your own voice.
Application Note:
How to hold a microphone
Microphones with cardioid or hypercar-
dioid polar pattern are the most frequently
used mics on stage. It is very important to
hold the microphone correctly. Take care
not to cover the sound inlet basket with
your hand, as this will have an unfavour-
able effect on the polar pattern, while also
increasing feedback risk quite considerably.
Application Note:
Wind noise on percussion
As percussion instruments are beaten
by hand, the rapid movements may give
rise to irritating wind noise. This can be
prevented by installing a windscreen and/
or pop filter between the instrument and
the microphone.
Application Note:
Miking a Rotary Cabinet
Miking with three microphones will
ensure an eminently spatial effect. Point
one microphone at the low-frequency
driver from a distance of about 8 inches.
Place two other microphones at a large
aperture angle so that they are directed at
the high-frequency driver from a distance
of about 8 inches.
Application Note:
Amp Miking
E-bass or guitar are frequently picked up
quite “dry” via a DI Box. By contrast, using
a microphone will also reproduce the
characteristic sound features of
amplifier, loudspeaker box and space,
thus delivering a more lively sound.
Blending the two signals will frequently
ensure optimum results.
Application Note:
Miking an acoustic guitar
Point a large-diaphragm microphone in
the direction of the pick hand so as to
pick up the radiation of the guitar body.
Then place a small-diaphragm micro-
phone in the direction of the fret hand
(approx. eleventh fret). In the mix of both
signals, set a wide panning (panorama
left/right), thus achieving an exceptional
spatial sound.