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Lapel Microphones

Lapel Microphones

by Marty McCann on Apr 01 2026
What EQ Settings/curve would you recommend for a lavaliere mic in a difficult environment such as a reverberant church or hall!" I would recommend a Cardioid pattern lapel mic, even though the pattern is altered when placed on the chest. Some put the mic too far down on their chest. The user should drop their chin to their chest and put the mic directly below that point. The farther down from this point results in even more mid-range chest cavity resonance that colors the sound. This chest cavity resonance an