| Sound Source | |
| microphone selection |
 The sound source chosen determines the microphone selection, microphone placement, and where in the studio the sound source should be. |
| In general the microphone picks up two things: | |
| The ambiance of the studio as the sound bounces off walls, furniture, etc., (reflected sound) | The
source itself
(direct sound) |
| The
closer the microphone is to the source, the less reflected sound is recorded.
The usual practice is to place the microphone as close to the source as possible. If you are recording voice, a closely placed microphone will pick up the performer's chest resonance - an important audio cue which indicates to the listener that the speaker is nearby. If you wish to give the perception of a more distant voice then adjust the microphone placement accordingly. |