User Manual

Changing the acoustic properties of the space the
microphone is in, is our recommended initial
approach for obtaining the best sound quality.
(Remember, you cannot change a rooms acoustic
properties with EQ).
When the preferred sound has been achieved (as
above) then, EQ and effects such as reverb or
indeed any other signal processing can be used for
enhancement, but should be used sparingly.
It is perhaps worth mentioning, that sometimes
‘cutting’ a particular frequency (sound) may be
preferable to boosting another. Of course,
‘boosting’ can increase noise level, and so should
be done minimally. As with many other aspects of
the recording process, finding the preferred ‘sound’
is again, a matter of experimentation.
Vocals:
We strongly suggest the use of a ‘pop-filter’ for ALL
vocal recording.
Plosives (‘P’s, ‘B’s and ‘C’s) can produce a sudden
jet of air which can cause the capsule to ‘bottom
out’ (overload) and produce a ‘popping’ sound.
Pop filters help to prevent the effects of plosives.
Moisture on the capsule can cause problems for
condenser microphones but the use of a pop filter
reduces that risk.
Placement of the microphone and pop filter relative
to the vocalist may be varied depending on several
factors. These can include the acoustics of the
room, the type of vocal performance, and whether
the vocalist has a deep or high voice.