How far should my mouth mic be?

Keep the microphone element about 1 to 3 inches away from your mouth. Point the front of the microphone toward your mouth. Don’t talk into the side of it. Be careful not to move the microphone or your head suddenly.

How close should a condenser mic be?

6-12 inches
The ideal distance should be such that the microphone only picks up the sound of your voice while avoiding the other sounds of the room. The appropriate length for the most common microphone (a large-diaphragm condenser) is 6-12 inches away from your mouth.

Should my condenser mic be upside down?

The rationale behind hanging a mic upside down comes from tube mics. The heat rising from the tube can cause the diaphragm to change temperature over time, which will change the sound of the mic. Placing the tube above the capsule will let the heat rise without passing over the diaphragm.

How do I hang my mic upside down?

Take a deep breath and sing a low note, start with your chin to your chest, and slowly lift your head until your chin has about a 15-degree lift. Hear any difference? Maybe even more important, the mic can be positioned so the singer is less likely to direct popping air blasts into the mic.

How close should I be to a condenser mic?

Is it better to record vocals sitting or standing?

Standing is the best position to record vocals in, allowing full opening of the throat and full movement of the diaphragm. However, the singer should sit or stand according to which position they feel most comfortable in. The position that gives the best performance is best.

What is the pickup angle of a hypercardioid mic?

A hypercardioid mic is like a supercardioid on steroids; the front pickup angle is even narrower and focused, which results in greater rejection of unwanted noise and feedback. To give you an idea, the typical pickup angle on a supercardioid mic is around 115 degrees, whereas a hypercardioid can be as low as 105 degrees.

What’s the difference between a supercardioid and a hyper cardioid mic?

Hypercardioid A hypercardioid mic is like a supercardioid on steroids; the front pickup angle is even narrower and focused, which results in greater rejection of unwanted noise and feedback. To give you an idea, the typical pickup angle on a supercardioid mic is around 115 degrees, whereas a hypercardioid can be as low as 105 degrees.

How is the hypercardioid polar pattern obtained in a microphone?

The hypercardioid pattern is obtained in a similar way to the other unidirectional cardioid polar pattern. i.e. the cardioid and supercardioid patterns. This is done when a carefully designed rear acoustic labyrinth that balances the timing of the sound waves hits the back of the microphone diaphragm.

Can a condenser microphone be used in hypercardioid mode?

In hypercardioid mode, the KSM9HS delivers the sensitivity and frequency response of a condenser microphone with a greatly reduced risk of feedback. Even when using in-ear monitors to cut feedback risk, the KSM9 can still help to deliver a cleaner, better-sounding mix by rejecting unwanted bleed.