Improve Your Mic Technique & Eliminate Plosives

Avoid Plosives and Improve Your Mic Technique with This Simple Fix

Plosives—the popping sounds from hard consonants like P, T, K, B, D, and G—can ruin an otherwise great vocal performance. The closer you are to the microphone, the worse they get.

That’s why pop filters exist and why most dynamic cardioid microphones use the proximity effect, boosting bass and reducing treble as you move in closer. While this can add warmth to your voice, it can also make your lyrics harder to understand.

And let’s be real—do you know who was using that mic before you? Are you sure you want your lips touching that grille?

To get the best sound, prioritize mic placement during soundcheck and work with your sound engineer to dial in the perfect levels. But staying in the right spot throughout your performance isn’t always easy.

That’s where the Mic Trainer comes in. This game-changing tool helps performers maintain the ideal distance and angle from the microphone, ensuring clearer vocals, fewer plosives, and a more consistent sound—without the hassle.

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