Hints On Microphone Placement; Lead Vocals - AKG C414 XLS User Instructions

USING THE MICROPHONE
Hints on Microphone
Placement

Lead Vocals

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Sound source
Kick drum
Toms
Cymbals
Bongos, congas
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As an introduction to the "science of making good recordings", the following sections
describe some proven miking techniques.
4.6

Hints on Microphone Placement

4.6.1 Lead Vocals
Figure 4: Solo vocalist
Working distance: 6 to 12 in. (15 to 30 cm)
Polar pattern: cardioid
Bass cut: ON (40 or 80 Hz)
W414 X windscreen or PF80 pop screen recommended
To give the talent better control of their own voice, we recommend adding the talent's
audio track to their headphone monitor signal.
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