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Originally Posted by opegas  Other things to consider for the low end are proximity effect on measurements. If mics are measured at 1 meter, but typically used at an inch, say like an sm58, the measurement at 1 meter might appear to roll off early/ higher in frequency.The manufacturer intended it to be used close where the bass will boost due to proximity. |
Good points. It's worth to mention also that the proximity effect is something that happens with
pressure gradient microphones ie. directional mics such as cardioids and fig. 8's.
Pressure microphones/omnis do not "suffer" from this.
/Peter