Studio 101 – Audio Terminology: Proximity, Plosives & Sibilance

Welcome to the second lesson in our year-long exploration of audio terminology related to sound and production. Since this issue focuses on vocal recording, we will be looking at proximity effect, plosives and sibilance. Each of these can influence, or sometimes complicate, the recording and mixing of vocals and other sources, and understanding them is essential for capturing clean, professional results.