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What's all this microphone thing about then?
The use of microphones may seem a
simple concept: Stick a mic in front of whatever is making a
noise and turn it up, right? Wrong. Picking the
correct microphone and using it correctly is as important to a
band as a guitarist being in tune - do it badly and everyone
will know.
Microphones are used for both instruments and vocals, however this piece will concentrate on vocal mic choice and use.
As an engineer, I am permanently amazed by the number of vocalists who do not own a microphone. While the ability to sing is obviously the main factor, (though not always the case!) a mic is the equivalent of a guitarist's amp - it is of huge influence to the sound produced. Add to that the nasty things that are lurking on the mic from every other singer that has used it.
So, a vocalist should have their
own mic. But what should they choose? It is
dependant on the individual and certain mics will suit certain
voices but there are a few likely candidates which provide an
excellent starting point. >>>
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