Why Polar Patterns Matter - A Vocalist that Moves too Close to the Mic @creativesoundlab
Why Polar Patterns Matter - A Vocalist that Moves too Close to the Mic  @creativesoundlab
Uploaded July 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
What do you do when the vocalist moves around? You may notice a change in proximity effect, which is the low-end boost when the vocalist gets close to the mic. The Lewitt 640 is a unique mic that allows a mixer to change the polar pattern, and thus the proximity effect after the recording process is over.

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