Updated October 2026 · Vocal recording fixes
Directional microphones boost bass when you sing very close, which is called the proximity effect. Move a little further back or angle the mic, then high-pass around 80 to 100 Hz and cut a few dB around 200 to 300 Hz if the voice still sounds boomy.
Move back a few centimetres and use a pop filter to keep a steady distance. Record a short test line at different distances and listen to which sounds clearest.
A room that adds bass makes it worse. If the booming is in the room, treat the room or move to a place with soft surfaces. Boom is easier to prevent than to fix.
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Singing very close to a directional microphone raises the bass in the sound.
It can reduce it. Distance and mic angle work better than any EQ.
A pop filter helps keep a steady distance, which helps control the bass.
