Owners Manual

C414 XLS / C414 XLII MANUAL36
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Sound source C414 XLS C414 XLII
Kick drum
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Toms
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Cymbals
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Bongos, congas
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Recommended
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Highly recommended
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.
Hints on Microphone
Placement
Lead Vocals