Tips & tricks

Useful tips and tricks for using the microphone.

PROFILE is designed to record voices and singing for podcasting, streaming and home recording.

Depending on the situation, several factors will determine the strength of the audio signal at the microphone and the sound pressure level that is processed. It is important to note the volume, the voice's chromatic range and the distance from the sound source to the microphone.

These tips will show you how to achieve the appropriate voice quality and best possible sound.

Always correctly set the input level for the intended situation before use (see Adjusting the input level (gain)).

Recording setup tips

  1. Make your recordings in a quiet environment with as few reflective surfaces as possible. Highly reflective surfaces include windows, glossy tables or counters, bare walls, tiles, etc. (For example, a room furnished with carpeting and few glass windows will produce a much better sound quality than an empty space with tiles and many windows.)
  2. Align the microphone so that the recommended distance between the sound source and the microphone is maintained (see Positioning the microphone).
  3. Speak directly or slightly sideways into the microphone while maintaining the recommended distance.
  4. Adjust the microphone gain so that the input level always remains within the tolerance range in all intended recording situations, as indicated by the green LED (see Adjusting the input level (gain)).
Detailed information on signal processing can be found in chapter Audio signal processing.

Voice tips

Natural voice

  • A natural-sounding voice can be achieved with a recommended distance of between 5 and 15 cm from the microphone. This distance is ideal for podcasts and streaming with a moderate speed of speaking.

Warm voice

  • If you want to achieve a more intimate voice quality, speak very closely into the microphone. This will amplify the low frequencies to generate a warm voice quality.
  • Pay attention to the input level (LED indicator), as the audio transmission distance is very short and thus the incoming pressure level will be very high.

Tips for recording singing

  • Singing produces higher sound pressure levels than normal voice recordings. The plosive sounds in particular ("P", "B", "T" and "K") can overdrive the microphone in this situation.
  • To achieve a clean sound without artifacts, we recommend keeping a distance of at least 15 cm. Depending on the singer's volume and chromatic range, the distance can be extended up to 45 cm.
  • If necessary, use an additional pop shield to dampen the plosive sounds.