What is the 3 1 rule for mic placement?

This rule deals with minimizing the audible phasing problems when summing several microphones to mono. The rule states that the source-to-microphone distance of numerous microphones should be three times the distance between the sound source and the nearest microphone.

Should my mic be above or below my mouth?

A good rule of thumb is to have the mic positioned about 6-12 inches away from your mouth. As you get closer to the mic, an increase in low frequency response can occur, causing your voice to be overly bassy.

How do you use a Shure microphone?

Placement

  1. Aim the microphone toward the desired sound source (such as the talker, singer, or instrument) and away from unwanted sources.
  2. Place the microphone as close as practical to the desired sound source.
  3. Work close to the microphone for extra bass response.
  4. Use only one microphone to pick up a single sound source.

Why is my Shure microphone not working?

If the microphone connections are not properly matched to the device’s input connector, there may be no audio, or funny sounding audio, or the microphone might be damaged if there is an unexpected voltage appearing on the device’s connection points.

Where do you point a condenser mic?

Place a condenser microphone approximately six feet away, pointed at the amp. Experiment with distance. Also experiment with inverting the phase of the room microphone to check for phase cancellation and reinforcement. (Select the “fuller”-sounding position.)

How should you position your microphone?

Hand-held microphone placement

  1. Point the microphone below or to the side of your mouth.
  2. Hold the microphone in a comfortable position.
  3. Position the microphone 1-3 inches from your mouth.
  4. Do not use a microphone stand or holder.
  5. Hold the microphone consistently each time you use it.

Why do people put their mics upside down?

A: Vintage tube microphones were often positioned “upside down” so that rising heat from the tube wouldn’t affect or damage the fragile diaphragm. With today’s mics, this is less of an issue, but most engineers still adhere to this practice.

Why do singers hold the microphone so close to their mouth?

Direct mouth-to-mic contact is done to increase the volume of the singer’s voice, as well as amplify low notes (this is called the proximity effect). It’s useful when there’s a lot of other onstage interference from loud instruments, other singers or even monitors.