AKG C214 - Lead Vocals

3 Using the Microphone
Table 1 (cont’d)
3.5.1 Lead Vocals
Fig. 3: Solo vocalist.
• • First choice
• Good alternative
As an introduction to the "secret science of making good recordings", the follow-
ing sections describe some proven miking techniques.
• Working distance: 6 to 12 in.
(15 to 30 cm)
• Bass cut: ON
• For best results, be sure to
use a pop screen, e.g. the
PF 80 from AKG. If no pop
screen is available, use at
least the supplied W 214
windscreen.
• To give the talent better
control of their own voice,
we recommend adding the
talent's track to their head-
phone monitor signal.
21C 214
Sound source Studio Stage
Piano (rock & jazz) • • • •
Organ • • •
Trumpet • • • •
Trombone • • •
French horn • • • •
Tuba • • •
Saxophone • • • •
Flute • • • •
Clarinet • • • •
Kick drum • • •
Toms • •
Cymbals • • • •
Bongos, congas • • • •