The correct way to hold a mic
There are a lot of ways to hold a microphone, but there are very few correct ways. Holding it right can make a difference. The difference between the sound of a studio compared to that of a clock radio. Moving your head around your mic throughout the different audio regions will affect audio (See figure 1.1). When you see a recording artist sing, this is why they are face up into the mic.
I found a simple image to illustrate how to hold a cardioid mic. See figure 1.0 below.
Cardioid mics pick up audio by particular polar regions. For an example of this see figure 1.1 below.
It might seem trivial, but the right mic in the right position can produce recorded audio that sounds 50% better.
When you’re interviewing, hold the mic in your hand and move the mic with your head.
The best way to hold a mic is to use a mic arm, but if that’s not possible holding it works too.
Best practice, hold the mic in your hand and if you turn your head while talking move your hand with the mic in hand move in conjunction with your head.
The best way to hold a mic is to use a mic arm, but if that’s not possible holding it works too.
