Firstly, the shock mount has to be tight enough as any loose spots put your mic at risk of falling. Finally, provide enough counterweight that will keep it hanging, so it will not pull the whole stand down. Upside-down hanging microphones look pretty cool, and there is no doubt that they add to the performance aesthetics.
Still, if you are using a condenser mic in a studio environment, there are a number of reasons why this position may be the best one. Apart from improving sound quality, it will allow you to effectively read the lyrics and get proper breaths in between singing. This post was most recently updated on November 7th, Along with that, you should put it high enough that nobody from your studio will walk into it.
Diamond Monaco. I always thought it was because of a foot noise b save space in small recording booths and c heat, as many others have said. Extreme Mixing. It's easier to read the lyrics if there isn't a big microphone and a cord hanging down, in the way of the paper. See what I mean? Sometimes there is a reason. I don't think it makes much difference to the microphone.
Can anyone recommend a mic stand that you can hang a tube mic Flea 47 upside down? Seems like you would need maybe a heavier duty stand? Whack Doofa. I always do it if I can. Some preamps may lack a phase inversion button, so mounting the mic upside down inverted is an easy way to flip the phase. I don't think anyone has mentioned that it stops the body on a large mic from reflecting sound back at the face of the singer which in turn reflects it back to the mic.
It looks cool. It's easier than hanging the vocalist from the ceiling by their feet. Also gives that special upside down singing effect that is so popular these days. It's like flipping a cross. It's called satanism! Top Mentioned Manufacturers. Facebook Twitter Reddit LinkedIn.
Subscribe to our Newsletter. The first downside to this approach is that if you are tall, you might be too tall for this configuration. The second downside is that if you are recording yourself, like for a YouTube video or screen cast, the microphone being upside down will block your face. Just the boom arm. When it comes to the upside down configuration, just make sure it makes sense for your application. I find this to be the most convenient when its simply just for recording vocals.
Other uses of this method may be uncomfortable or undesired. In some instances, having your microphone sideways is a win as well. Maybe you are recording a YouTube video and you would like your microphone in the shot but not blocking your eyes or forehead. The sideways configuration is your best bet.
I also found that its easy to get the microphone levels sounding great too because I can adjust it to be more near my mouth. July 18, Bobby Owsinski. While it looks very cool, there really was a method to the madness for placing it like this. Bobby Owsinski Bobby Owsinski is an author, producer, music industry veteran and technical consultant who has written numerous books covering all aspects of audio recording.
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