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e 865/e 865 S | 4/8
Operation
Operation
Holding the microphone
If you cover the microphone head during transmission, this will change the pick-up pattern of the
microphone and consequently the sound.
Only hold the microphone by its body.
Positioning the microphone
It is vital to observe the following notes:
Position
Resulting sound
Commentary
A
High proximity effect (large bass boost)
Powerful, direct sound
Very little crosstalk from other
sound sources
B
Less proximity effect (less bass boost)
Some room ambience, natural, balanced sound
More crosstalk from other
sound sources
C
Very little proximity effect (minimal bass boost)
More room ambience, indirect sound
Higher crosstalk from other
sound sources
5-10 cm
C
B
A
>10 cm
If sibilance occurs:
Position the microphone slightly to the side and not directly in front of the mouth.