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A Hand Span and a Little to the Side: The Mic Technique New Voice Actors Learn the Hard Way (inside)

Tape measure graphic titled Lean back, lose volume: at 3 inches the starting level with extra bass from the proximity effect, at 6 inches about 6 dB quieter, roughly a hand span away, at 12 inches about 12 dB quieter with less bass and more room, at 24 inches about 18 dB quieter. Sources: Sam Inglis, Sound On Sound; ACX