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echoclerk · 27th August 2009

I think it really depends on what you are going for?

I've only got a Large Diagphram Cardiod Condenser. For upfront lead vox i'll usually get them about 150mm out from the Mic. I have a pop sheild that sits at about 100mm so they are forced behind that.

but for breathy in your ear stuff I get them rigth up on the pop screen

if they are belting it out or I need more 'space' in the mix or for backing vocals they could be 300 - 500mm back from the mic or even further, II think there might be times when you'd want say almost 1m between the mic and the singer - for effect.

but I'm more of a hobbiest so I could be totally wrong.

27th August 2009	#14
echoclerk Gear addict Joined: Feb 2009 Location: London UK Posts: 405	That Depends.. I think it really depends on what you are going for? I've only got a Large Diagphram Cardiod Condenser. For upfront lead vox i'll usually get them about 150mm out from the Mic. I have a pop sheild that sits at about 100mm so they are forced behind that. but for breathy in your ear stuff I get them rigth up on the pop screen if they are belting it out or I need more 'space' in the mix or for backing vocals they could be 300 - 500mm back from the mic or even further, II think there might be times when you'd want say almost 1m between the mic and the singer - for effect. but I'm more of a hobbiest so I could be totally wrong. __________________ Ech0o.