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Singing off-axis will guarantee reduction of high frequencies. This can be used when recording backing vocals and looking for that “background sound”, but the same can be achieved when recording on-axis and reducing the highs later.
- What does off-axis microphone mean?
- What is off-axis mic placement?
- Is SM7B good for vocal recording?
- How far away should you record vocals?
What does off-axis microphone mean?
Refers to an audio source that is not directly in front of a transducer, especially a microphone. This results in off-axis coloration; a distortion or change in the frequency response of the reproduced audio signal. Often this coloration is put to good use.
What is off-axis mic placement?
Off-axis means angling the mic a little to the side. This can make the high end roll off a little and make things sound a little smoother.
Is SM7B good for vocal recording?
The Shure SM7B reigns as king of studio recording for good reason: vocal recording and reproduction is clear and crisp, especially when recording in a controlled environment with the flat frequency response selected. In the demo below, the flat frequency response is selected and my voice sounds unfortunately accurate.
How far away should you record vocals?
Your best position will be somewhere between 2 and 12 inches from the face of your microphone. You should also place a pop screen filter about 1 to 2 inches from the mic and apply additional measures in your recording space and mix, as needed, based on your choice of distance.
