a mic-ing technique . . .???

[gullyjewelz]

This is strange, though I am sure there is probably a perfectly logical explanation. When I record vocals, with the mic positioned very close to the wall of my "booth", the vocals sound very good and are rather easy to EQ to my liking.

Yet, when I position the mic in the middle of my "booth" the vocals I record seem more problematic. They become "echo-ey" and no matter how much EQ I try, they just don't get any better--at least as far as my personal "liking" is concerned.

I know the obvious thing is just to put the mic back beside the wall. But I would at least like to know why this is occuring. Afterall, its not that comfortable to have to lean against the wall while I am dropping my vocals. And further more, it looks very "unpolished" even to the novices that I plan on recording in the next few months.

Any advice?

[Harvey Gerst]

It's called "flutter echo" and it's caused by reflections off the walls bouncing back and forth in a closed reflective space.

[gullyjewelz]

so if i get some of those professional "eggshell" soundproofing things, would that help>?

would it allow me to stand in the midddle of the booth--n not up against the walls to record vocals?

[gullyjewelz]

whew!! good point!!! glad i learned this before I purchased the stuff . . .

ahm, does that stuff come in "different" freq. ranges?

[crankz1]

You can check out John Sayers forum for some great information on studios, soundproofing and room acoustics.

[bigwillz24]

Finding that compressed fiberglass at that thickness seems to be the problem i'm having....