Cardioid Microphone Proximity Effect

One thing you will need to consider when using cardioid pattern mics in close miking situations in your studio: the proximity effect. What this means is that when you place a cardioid type microphone close the sound source, the mic will produce more bass than it is really picking up. Again, this is not a bad thing as this characteristic actually sounds good in live situations. In your studio, it’s a simple thing to roll off some bass on the board.

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