Rode NT2-A vs NT3

[gManiaxe]

My question is about placement of microphones when recording vocals.

I bought myself a new NT2-A microphone, I am currently recording my own
vocals for a project. I already have a Rode NT3, which I have used fairly
successfully to capture myself singing different styles of music from mellow
acoustic ballads, to semi-shouted metal vocals.

In the past the NT3 has done a wonderful job of capturing my voice when
the popper stopper is placed about an inch from the microphone and I am
about 6-12 inches from it (I move forward as I go up and down in volume).

Given that the NT2-A has a larger diaphragm than the NT3, does this mean
I should be stepping further back when singing some of the harsher stuff?
Should I, for instance, step back a couple of meters to really capture all
the tone and colour of my voice?

[Markd102]

Well, I always think the the closer you get to a mic the better it sounds, but that's just my opinion.

Really, noone else can answer your question but you! Experiment and see what floats your boat.

[gManiaxe]

Originally Posted by Markd102

Well, I always think the the closer you get to a mic the better it sounds, but that's just my opinion.

Really, noone else can answer your question but you! Experiment and see what floats your boat.

Thank you for the reply. Yeah, I am experimenting all the time.
I guess I'll just keep trying until I hit the right distance and settings.