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Operating the CL5
P-Popping
P-Popping is that annoying pop that you can get when the microphone diaphragm
gets a blast of air from a vocalist pronouncing words with the letter “P” included. There
are a few ways to deal with the problem including using an external pop filter. Some
famous engineers have relied on an old nylon stocking over a bent clothes hanger,
which actually works very well. You can also try placing the microphone slightly off
axis (on a slight angle) from the vocalist. This can often solve the problem without
using an external pop filter. However, for a more reliable solution, the CL5 matched
pair kit comes with two micro perforated pop filters which are extremely useful in
reducing p-popping. For outdoor use you may find the included foam windscreen
useful for reducing the turbulent noise.
Stand Mounting the CL5
The CL5 can be mounted to any standard microphone stand using the included mic
clip . Be aware of a phenomenon called the proximity effect which causes a noticeable
increase in low frequencies (bass response) when a microphone is close to the audio
source. This can have positive impact—for example, it will cause your instrument or
voice to sound much fuller when you sing close to the mic than when you mic it at a
distance. The key to developing the best mic technique is experimentation, along with
awareness of the general principle that, the closer your CL5 is to a signal source, the
greater the bass response.