AKG Acoustics C414 XLS Sound source 414 XLS Xlii, Highly recommended Recommended, Lead Vocals

(Table 2)

4 Using Your Microphone

Sound source	C 414 XLS	C 414 XLII
Clarinet	••	••
Harmonica	•	••
Bass drum	••
Toms	•	•
Cymbals	•
Bongos, congas	•

•• Highly recommended

• Recommended

4.6 Hints on Microphone Placement

4.6.1 Lead Vocals

Fig. 4: Solo vocalist.

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As an introduction to the "secret science of making good recordings", the following sections describe some proven

miking techniques.

• Working distance: 6 to 12 in. (15 to 30 cm)

• Polar pattern: cardioid

• Bass cut: ON (40 or 80 Hz)

• W 414X windscreen or PF 80 pop screen recommended

• To give the talent better control of their own voice, we recom- mend adding the talent's track to their headphone monitor sig- nal.

C 414 XLS / XLII