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Applications - Vocals

We strongly recommend the use of a ‘pop- lter’ for ALL

vocal recording. Plosives (“P’s”, “B’s” and “C’s”) can produce

a sudden burst of air, which can cause the capsule to

‘bottom-out’ or overload, producing a distinctive ‘popping’

sound. Moisture deposited on the capsule from both air

and breath-borne sources can cause problems for condenser

microphones. To reduce moisture intrusion and the effects

of plosives, it is important that a pop  lter is used.

Placement of the microphone and pop  lter are important

and depend heavily on the volume and style of the vocalist.

The best position can only be determined by experimenting.

The position shown ( g. 1) may be considered a reasonable

starting position.

The ‘proximity effect’, an increase in the lower (bass)

frequencies, is experienced when close to the microphone.

Proper microphone technique can enable good use to be

made of this effect. For example, Intimate, or low-volume

phrases can be recorded ‘within proximity’ (closer to the

microphone), and louder sections of the performance

presented from a greater distance. This ‘microphone control’

technique is of utmost importance when adding expression

to a vocal recording.

fig. 1

ZP1 - Zip Pouch

M2 - Stand Mount

NT2-A

Mic Front