Speaker mic placement

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Larry Behm
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Speaker mic placement

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When micing your amp where do you place the mic for the brightest sound.
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Richard Sinkler
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Re: Speaker mic placement

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The brightest sound would be right in the center of the speaker. Many place the mic off center to cut down on shrillness and ear-splitting highs.
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