AKG Acoustics C414 XLS - Manual (Page 24)

24 C 414 XLS / XLII
4 Using Your Microphone
(Table 2)
4.6 Hints on
Microphone Placement
4.6.1 Lead Vocals
Fig. 4: Solo vocalist.
•• Highly recommended
• Recommended
As an introduction to the "secret science of making good recordings", the following sections
describe some proven
miking techniques.
• Working distance: 6 to 12 in.
(15 to 30 cm)
• Polar pattern: cardioid
• Bass cut: ON (40 or 80 Hz)
• W 414X windscreen or PF 80
pop screen recommended
• To give the talent better control
of their own voice, we recom-
mend adding the talent's track
to their headphone monitor sig-
nal.
Sound source C 414 XLS C 414 XLII
Clarinet •• ••
Harmonica • ••
Bass drum ••
Toms • •
Cymbals •
Bongos, congas •
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