Recording Techniques; Vocals - Samson Meteor Mic Owner's Manual

Recording Techniques

The Meteor Mic is a great microphone choice for many instrument miking situations . Below is a
brief guide on using the Meteor Mic in some typical applications:

Vocals

Position the microphone directly in front of the artist so that the microphone grille is between
6 to 24 inches away . The closer the artist moves to the microphone, the more the bass or low
response increases; this is called proximity effect . To achieve the
fullest sound, the vocalist should aim the microphone center
line towards their mouth . If p-popping (turbulent bursts of air
produced when uttering consonants) is occurring, rotate the mi-
crophone a little bit away from the artist so that sound arrives at
the microphone slightly off-center . If space allows, it is preferable
to prevent p-popping through the use of an external pop filter
like the Samson PS01 . If recording a group of singers, ensure that
they position themselves around the front of the microphone
close to one another .
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