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MICROPHONE PLACEMENT GUIDE
APPLICATION SUGGESTED MICROPHONE PLACEMENT TONE QUALITY
Vocals
Lips less than 15cm (6in.) away or touching the
Windscreen, on axis to microphone.
Robust sound, emphasized bass, maximum
isolation from other sources.
15 to 60cm (6in. to 2ft.) away from mouth,
just above nose height. Natural sound, reduced bass.
20 to 60cm (8in. to 2ft.) away from mouth,
slightly off to one side.
Natural sound, reduced bass and
minimal “s” sounds.
90cm to 1.8m (3 to 6ft.) away. Thinner, distant sound;
noticeable levels of ambient noise.
Guitar & Bass
Amplifiers
2.5cm (1in.) from speaker,
on-axis with centre of speaker cone. Sharp attack; emphasised bass.
2.5cm (1in.) from speaker,
at edge of speaker cone. Sharp attack; higher frequency sound.
15 to 30cm (8 to 12in.) away from speaker and
on-axis with speaker cone. Medium attack; full, balanced sound.
60 to 90cm (2 to 3ft.) back from speaker, on-
axis with speaker cone. Softer attack; reduced bass.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
POLAR PATTERN
Hyper cardiod at 1kHz
