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Why Does Your Voice Get Bassier Up Close?
Hear a labelled EQ illustration and learn why some directional microphones pick up more bass at close range.
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What changes when you move closer?
Many directional microphones pick up more bass when a source is close. The amount depends on the microphone, the source and the angle. The two tones in this video use the same original signal with different EQ settings to illustrate the tonal change.