Here’s how it works. When you want to record or amplify a given sound source like a voice or a musical instrument, it is obvious to place the microphone in the near field close to the source. This ...

In YouTube influencer Madilyn Bailey’s acoustic cover of Adele’s “Love in the Dark,” the powerhouse singer wields perfect mic placement—she stays close enough for detail but far enough ...

For less conventional microphone placement, the audio engineer might use an adjustable arm or clamp to get a closer take of the instrument. The boom arm attaches to the main part of the microphone ...

While typical instrument microphones use a single transducer ... and improved high-frequency extension and attack. Designed for perfect placement, its swivel joint is separated from its XLR output to ...

They require a flat, clear floor for safe placement ... useful for singers who play guitar or to place microphones around a drum kit or other instrument. Straight microphone stands offer less ...

Key points include the selection and placement of microphones, the need for acoustical treatment to minimize reverberation, and the management of unwanted noises. The soundman must collaborate ...