Sibilance, the sound produced by a person allowing much air in the vocal tract. Amplified by the improper use of a microphone, it is the snake-like hissing sound that we often hear on stage or in some recordings, which can get quite annoying.
We can always rely on a good mix to adjust the sound, but wouldn’t it be better if we can actually avoid it. Simply knowing the proper mic position can lessen all the work during mixing.
Holding the microphone too far from your mouth has the risk of getting air in the microphone thus the hissing sound
Read more here: http://www.audio-issues.com/recording-tips/how-to-get-rid-of-sibilance-with-the-right-mic-technique/
frontncenter says
That’s why you rubber band a pencil across the diaphragm of the mic.
Ken Theriot says
I had never heard that one. Thanks for the tip. Maybe I’ll test it and record the results.
Ken