In this week’s episode, we discover how much of an impact microphone placement can have on how your dialogue recordings sound. Is higher or lower better? To the side or straight ahead?! Let’s explore and find out!
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Index
00:00 This video is brought to you by…
00:06 Does Curtis know what he’s doing?!
00:18 My issue: sibilance
02:00 Do foam covers help or hinder?
02:51 Additional ideas
03:09 Don’t hoard microphones!
03:40 Please buy my courses