RODE Microphones NT1 - Manual (Page 15)

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An ideal reference is to begin with the NT1 with the pop shield
attached, mounted directly in front of the vocalist, approximately
15cm (6”) away. The pop shield will assist in keeping the performer
at a constant minimum distance from the microphone and helps
to maintain reasonable recording levels. Moving the vocalist a little
closer will make the vocal sound more intimate and full, while
moving the vocalist back will give the vocal a little more ‘air’ or
room sound, and will reduce the proximity effect (increased bass or
low frequency response when the sound source is very close).
Experimentation should be made with the angle from which the
microphone is addressed, as different results can be achieved when
the vocalist is ‘off-axis’ to the microphone (and the gold dot).
To watch a video showing
microphone placement techniques
for vocals, scan this code with your
smartphone or visit rodetv.com
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