Hello! Been a while since last time I posted here.

In all my years of recording I have never bothered to learn what the specified frequency response (FR) of a microphone really means. I have always thought it means that the mic wont capture anything outside of the FR range, but is that really true?

Adjusting The Mic's Response Without EQ

Most microphones are not flat, and the mic's frequency response will change, depending on where the sound is coming from. Maximum highs will usually come from playing straight into the mic. This is very true for cardioids, and even for most omnis.