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How close should you sing to a mic?

Tanisha Hall
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Tanisha Hall is a Vocal Coach and the Founder and Executive Director of White Hall Arts Academy, Inc. an organization based in Los Angeles, California that offers a multi-level curriculum focused on fundamental skills, technique, composition, theory, artistry, and performance at a conservatory level. Ms. Hall's current and previous students include Galimatias, Sanai Victoria, Ant Clemons, and Paloma Ford. She earned a BA in Music from the Berklee College of Music in 1998 and was a recipient of the Music Business Management Achievement Award.

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When you're singing into a microphone, hold it about 1 finger distance from your lips, at a 45° angle to your mouth. You want it to be almost close enough to kiss, but don't actually put your mouth on it. Also, don't cover the top of the microphone, or it will limit how many frequencies the microphone can pick up, and it will muffle the sound.

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When I sing into a microphone it distorts my voice so that it sounds bad. Why?

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It's normal for some people's voices to sound different when they use microphones. If it is really distorted, try another microphone to see if the mic itself is the problem.

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How do I find a good microphone to sing with?

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Go into a music shop and ask to try out the different microphones they have. Everyone is different so you need to find a microphone that is best suited to your voice, is a microphone fit for purpose (If your going to perform with a microphone, don't get one used for recording), works properly and is long lasting.

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What can I do to improve?

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Just keep practicing your singing skills. You could also put the mic closer or farther away from your mouth to make it sound a bit better.

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How do I clean my mic properly if I accidentally get saliva on it?

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You can use a microfiber cloth to wipe it off.

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How can I sing better?

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Take singing lessons! I've been doing it for years and it's really helped.

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Do you need a laptop to record voice on microphone at home?

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Yes, you will need some type of computer system to record on a microphone.

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What if I don't sound good in a microphone, but sound good without one?

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Try comparing the two. If what you recorded without one is high, try to make your voice sound high in a microphone. Do not strain your voice, though, you could risk losing your voice.

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Will my lyric delivery get disturbed if I rap on an instrumental that hasn't been recorded at a studio?

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No, your delivery shouldn't get disturbed.

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When I sing through a microphone, the sound of my breathing comes through very loud. Is there a solution for this?

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Hold the microphone farther away, or get a program/app that can filter out the unwanted sound.

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What if I sound better with a mic than without one?

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Practice without a mic until it's close to a performance. This will make you sound better overall.

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