Studio mics upside down?

[Fade]

I've noticed a lot of people that have their studio microphones upside down. Does anyone here do that? What's the benefit?

I've seen some reasons being that it catches the vocals better, or it prevents the mic from overheating. Whether they're true or not, I'd be worried that it would fall. Especially with an expensive mic, I would imagine it being risky, no?

 

[thedreampolice]

It makes no difference one way or the other. Its just a convenience thing.

 

[pancakebunnny]

i think it's the rap version of the "holding your gun sideways" syndrome... dunno if it decreases lyrical accuracy though.

Also, i think the 'overheat prevention' theory is only relevant to tube mics, but i'm pretty sure that's some bs too.

I read something about it being done that way out of tradition, it was started because it offers more floor space for performers without having the stand at your feet (hanging from ceiling).. pretty sure it's another pointless thing we just do because we remember it being done like that coughcoughreligioncough cough.

 

[Fade]

I just don't understand why someone would put it like that except for trying to be cool.

 

[wrightboy]

it offers more floor space for performers without having the stand at your feet (hanging from ceiling).

This is why I do it

 

[Fade]

It's a good idea, as long as it doesn't fall.

 

[pancakebunnny]

It's like he's cupping some balls, and chit-chatting with 'em.

edit: was gonna post that Ghostface Supreme Clientele album cover with the caption " Tryin' to imitate the gawd "

But then I realized even he didn't do that fuckboy bullshit... ghostface held the mic like a grown-ass man.

Way to go tony

 

[thedreampolice]

You do it to keep the stand out of the way. Its pretty simple. It does not wear and tear your mic any more or less.

 

[Sucio]

Don't the mics screw into the stand? Why would it fall, yo?

 

[pancakebunnny]

Don't the mics screw into the stand? Why would it fall, yo?

not the ones suspended by the shock mounts.

Wait.

Yeah... those are threaded too. Good point.

 

[Nasir Kingston]

If you place the mic correctly I don't think there is any chance of falling...I honestly don't get a lot of difference with rappers , however with people who actually sing and in home studio environment there could be a huge difference. Depending on the breathing of the person and also look at your floor and then look at you ceiling and think about which one is giving you more resonance it could actually be a good solution to place the mic upside down.

 

[thedreampolice]

Since the diaphragm is round inside the mic, it should make zero sound difference.