Mic Technique: Vocals
_______ _______ ________ are small sound-proof spaces that have special foam hung on the walls to absorb any echoing the room may create.
Vocal Isolation Booths
If you place a mic near the soundhole on an acoustic guitar, the sound will be very _______.
Bassy
___________ serve to pick up the various cymbals a kit has.
Overheads
When mic’ing a banjo, using a clip-on mini mic clipped to the _________ and aimed towards the bridge will make for the most natural sound.
Tailpiece
XLR cables are cables that are usually purposed for ________.
Mics
For singers who are more used to loudness, some producers will allow a singer to perform in the
Control Room
Placing a mic at the ____ ________ allows for a balanced sound that provides some bass while still allowing the treble to be well-articulated.
12th Fret
With a snare drum, the _______ head must be mic’d in order to record the impact, and the _______
Batter; resonant
The most popular mic technique for grand piano involves positioning a pair of small-diaphragm _____________ microphones directly over the strings, just past the hammers.
Omnidirectional
___ ¼ inch cables are used for guitar, piano, banjo, speakers, and other things.
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