Proper way to mic vocals

[AlphaDingo]

What is it? Straight in front of the mic? A couple of feet away? The diaphragm above the singer? Help!

 

[TexRoadkill]

6"-18" with the mic at forehead level and pointed towards the nose is a good starting point. Play around and see the differences it makes if you sing off center a little and closer to the mic.

The best sound will differ depending on the mic, room, singer, humidity, temp...

 

[Henri Devill]

Like Tex said...Also get a pop screen they are reletivly cheap {20.00 or so}..Good luck

Don

 

[crazydoc]

http://www.dpamicrophones.com/eng_pub/

select Microphone University/Application Guide/Miking Vocals

Lots more here too for a good overview of mic'ing techniques.