Shure Wired Microphone PG27 - Manual (Page 8)

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General Rules for Use
Aim the microphone toward the desired sound source (such as the talker, singer, or instrument) and away •
from unwanted sources.
Place the microphone as close as practical to the desired sound source. •
Work close to the microphone for extra bass response. •
Use only one microphone to pick up a single sound source. •
Use the fewest number of microphones as practical. •
Keep the distance between microphones at least three times the distance from each microphone to its source. •
Place microphones as far as possible from reflective surfaces. •
Add a windscreen when using the microphone outdoors. •
Avoid excessive handling to minimize pickup of mechanical noise and vibration. •
Do not cover any part of the microphone grille with your hand, as this will adversely affect microphone •
performance.
APPLICATION SUGGESTED MICROPHONE PLACEMENT TONE QUALITY
Vocals Lips less than 15 cm (6 in.) away or touching the
windscreen, on axis to microphone.
Robust sound, emphasized
bass, maximum isolation from
other sources.
15 to 60 cm (6 in. to 2 ft.) away from mouth, just
above nose height.
Natural sound, reduced bass.
20 to 60 cm (8 in. to 2 ft.) away from mouth,
slightly off to one side.
Natural sound, reduced bass
and minimal “s” sounds.
90 cm to 1.8 m (3 to 6 ft.) away. Thinner, distant sound; notice-
able levels of ambient noise.
Guitar & Bass
Amplifiers
2.5 cm (1 in.) from speaker, on-axis with center of
speaker cone.
Sharp attack; emphasized
bass.
2.5 cm (1 in.) from speaker, at edge of speaker
cone.
Sharp attack; higher frequency
sound.
15 to 30 cm (6 to 12 in.) away from speaker and
on-axis with speaker cone.
Medium attack; full, balanced
sound.
60 to 90 cm (2 to 3 ft.) back from speaker, on-axis
with speaker cone.
Softer attack; reduced bass.
Microphone Techniques