Proximity effect microphone

1. What is microphone proximity effect?
2. How do I stop mic proximity effect?
3. What causes proximity effect in microphones?
4. Which microphone has the proximity effect characteristic?

What is microphone proximity effect?

Answer: Proximity effect is the exaggeration of low-frequency sounds in a directional microphone when the microphone is located very near the sound source. Proximity effect has an influence on the frequency response of a directional microphone.

How do I stop mic proximity effect?

Every microphone will have slightly different 'sweet spots'. Generally, to minimize the proximity effect you should be looking to use your microphone between 15 and 30 cm (6-12 inches) away from the sound source. This is true whether you are using a condenser microphone or a dynamic microphone.

What causes proximity effect in microphones?

Microphone proximity effect is the increase in bass frequency responsiveness in a directional microphone as the microphone moves closer to a sound source. The proximity effect happens due to a combination of phase and amplitude differences of sound waves between both sides of the diaphragm.

Which microphone has the proximity effect characteristic?

An inherent characteristic of pressure gradient microphones, resulting in a boost in the low-frequency response when the microphone is brought closer to the sound source. Figure-of-eight microphones exhibit the highest degree of proximity.