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MicrophonePlacement
Application Remarks
Vocals (CS1) <2 inches from lips for a full sound with increased low frequency output
2–4 inches from lips for a balanced natural sound
Electric Guitar Amplier (CS2) ≤1 inch from the grill for a punchy sound with increased isolation
1–4 inches from the grill for a balanced sound
Positioning the microphone towards the center of the speaker cone produces a brighter tone.
Positioning the microphone towards the edge of the speaker cone produces a mellower tone, and minimizes
hiss from the amplier.
Acoustic Guitar (CS2) 1–3 inches from the sound hole for increased isolation with increased low frequency output
3–8 inches from the sound hole for natural sound with minimal leakage
3–8 inches from the bridge to reduce pick noise
Snare Drums (CS2) 1–2 inches from the top of the drum head for a punchy sound
1–2 inches from the bottom of the snare for a snappy sound
When using multiple microphones, be mindful of frequency and phase cancellation
Tom-Tom Drums (CS2) 1–2 inches from the top of the drum head aimed towards the top of the head
Brass and Woodwinds (CS2) 1–2 feet from bell, o-axis for a balanced tone
≤1 foot for increased isolation in live situations, and a brighter tone