groovindj
It's called a reflection filter or reflection shield. If you're singing or playing into the mic from the front, it stops that sound going past the mic, hitting the wall and bouncing back again. A budget solution would be to maybe hang a towel behind the mic.
geposted Thu 05 Sep 13 @ 4:53 pm
hallabackkid101
Alright, I have one more question, Now I seem to be getting a humming noise through my recording, If you like, maybe I could e-mail you the sound? Or give me somewhere to upload it and Ill upload it there. I'm not sure what it could be.
geposted Thu 05 Sep 13 @ 5:09 pm
groovindj
If you're using a laptop, humming is usually caused by the power supply. Disconnect it (run the laptop on battery) and see if the hum stops.
The usual solution is to use a GLI (ground loop isolator).
The usual solution is to use a GLI (ground loop isolator).
geposted Thu 05 Sep 13 @ 5:17 pm
hallabackkid101
Alright, I unplugged the laptop but sadly I am still getting it, Any other ideas? The Lexicon is buss powered, could that have anything to do with it?
geposted Thu 05 Sep 13 @ 5:23 pm
groovindj
Two mains powered devices that you've connected together can cause a ground loop. What have you got set up, and what's plugged into the mains supply?
geposted Thu 05 Sep 13 @ 5:38 pm
hallabackkid101
Ok, This is how I have it:
Two Condenser Mics ----> Lexicon Lamba -----> Laptop (Ableton Live 9)
The plug-in that the computer is on has both monitor speakers and the laptop charger
I am using XLR male to XLR female ofcourse coming from both mics. Is that what you mean?
Two Condenser Mics ----> Lexicon Lamba -----> Laptop (Ableton Live 9)
The plug-in that the computer is on has both monitor speakers and the laptop charger
I am using XLR male to XLR female ofcourse coming from both mics. Is that what you mean?
geposted Thu 05 Sep 13 @ 5:48 pm
hallabackkid101
Ok I found the problem, for some reason, My MXL condenser is sending the noise. My apex microphone doesn't provide a hum.. Any reason for that?
And if it helps, The MXL is brand new.
And if it helps, The MXL is brand new.
geposted Thu 05 Sep 13 @ 5:50 pm
Dazmax
Might be worth checking the mic cable you are using with the MXL. Try another cable to see if it helps. If the other mic is not giving you the same problem it is possible that the MXL has a fault. Other thoughts would be that perhaps you are needing too use far more gain on the MXL. Again possible fault or that the mic could do with being closer to the source.
Regarding the Acoustic Guitar. When using a mic, positioning is dependent on the sound you are looking for. Close to the sound hole will give a bright sound with emphasis on the upper mids and high end with a fair amount of string noise pickup. Moving up the neck will add more string sound while moving away from the sound hole and towards the broad end of the guitar will reduce the overall intensity of the sound, reduce string noise and provide a mellower/less bright recording.
Daz
Regarding the Acoustic Guitar. When using a mic, positioning is dependent on the sound you are looking for. Close to the sound hole will give a bright sound with emphasis on the upper mids and high end with a fair amount of string noise pickup. Moving up the neck will add more string sound while moving away from the sound hole and towards the broad end of the guitar will reduce the overall intensity of the sound, reduce string noise and provide a mellower/less bright recording.
Daz
geposted Fri 06 Sep 13 @ 1:58 am
Dazmax
Just another thought about the hum. The MXL is using the 48v phantom power supplied from your Lexicon. It is possible that the MXL uses more current than your other mic and might be loading the Lexicons Phantom power supply too much and generating ripple which you are hearing as hum. You could try taking your mic to a local retailer and trying it with another interface, desk or even a standalone phantom power unit to see if this is the case. If it is you can get dedicated phantom power units fairly cheaply.
Daz
Daz
geposted Fri 06 Sep 13 @ 2:06 am