Microphone Placement - Samson CS Serie Manual Del Usuario

Microphone Placement
Application
Vocals (CS1)
Electric Guitar Amplifier (CS2)
Acoustic Guitar (CS2)
Snare Drums (CS2)
Tom-Tom Drums (CS2)
Brass and Woodwinds (CS2)
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Remarks
<2 inches from lips for a full sound with increased low frequency output
2–4 inches from lips for a balanced natural sound
≤1 inch from the grill for a punchy sound with increased isolation
1–4 inches from the grill for a balanced sound
Positioning the microphone towards the center of the speaker cone produces a brighter tone.
Positioning the microphone towards the edge of the speaker cone produces a mellower tone, and minimizes
hiss from the amplifier.
1–3 inches from the sound hole for increased isolation with increased low frequency output
3–8 inches from the sound hole for natural sound with minimal leakage
3–8 inches from the bridge to reduce pick noise
1–2 inches from the top of the drum head for a punchy sound
1–2 inches from the bottom of the snare for a snappy sound
When using multiple microphones, be mindful of frequency and phase cancellation
1–2 inches from the top of the drum head aimed towards the top of the head
1–2 feet from bell, off-axis for a balanced tone
≤1 foot for increased isolation in live situations, and a brighter tone