Royer Labs R-121 - Manual (Page 12)

2. Example of Horizontal Positioning Technique
Angling the microphone slightly will minimize stressing
the ribbon. Due to the microphone’s pickup pattern, sound
will not be affected.
3. Side View of Kick Drum Miking Technique
A) Close miking—angle mic so that pressure wave is off-axis
B)
Standard miking position
4. Horizontal Positioning Technique
Applied to kick drum—similar to that utilized for other loud or percussive instruments
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