Re:How to de-ess my vocals?
2010/08/13 16:48:46
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Don't get too close to the microphone (a hand's distance is good)
What he is referring to is called "Proximity Effect" and basically boosts the low end (actually doubles) of the voice when you come within 6" of the diaphragm(Depending on what mic to a degree).
However determining distance from a mic depends on what you want to do... are you trying to do a Radio DJ voice or a voice of GOD ... then proximity effect is what you want.
One thing to be aware of is if you are getting a lot of sibilance in your mic and it is a condenser (requires phantom power) it might be damaged or the diaphram might have had some substance spilled on it or dried saliva/spit can leave salt residue that can effect how the microphone picks up vibrations.
When I design musical theater we use a lot of miniature condenser's for the performers and if they get sweat in them they tend to screech high end-sibilance area.
You might try another mic