Why do some singers put their lips directly on the microphone

The style of singing used in most popular music is one that doesn't project the voice in any way. The most popular vocal microphones such as the sm58 require a loud signal so far away sounds are not picked up easily. These two facts combined mean popular music singers often have to be very close to the microphone in order for it to be suitably amplified.

You'll notice that classically trained singers that project their voice don't need to be so close (or use a microphone at all, in some situations) and a singer being recorded "in the field" with a more sensitive microphone also can be captured from a distance.

>>73771518
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>>73772748
Forgot to answer the other half of your question:

Positives are obvious - the singers voice is amplified sufficiently.

Negatives are that microphones are subject to "bass proximity effect" which exaggerates lower frequencies, making the vocals sound muddier and less clear, like having a cheap subwoofer turned up too much.

>>73772786
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>>73772796
Thanks for the answer. I honestly didn't expect much of an answer other than "cuz they're stupid lol"

>>73772842
No problem.

>>73772796
Do you know how to avoid those cons, without changing from a popular style, could the microphone be eq'd to alter the bass, to stop the muddiness?

>>73772748
>>73772796
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>>73772896
A lot of vocal mics have a little switch for a low-cut filter which helps the bass problem a little, which can be further aided at the mixing desk. For some reason though most singers don't do this and I can't explain why - you'd have to ask them.

As for the distance issue, there's no real help for it. Using a different kind of microphone will mean background sound gets picked up too much, and feedback becomes VERY likely in a live performance situation.

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>>73773321
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>>73773343
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>>73773343
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>>73772748
Nah, the issue is that dynamic mics don't project well. They only really work when right up to something. A good condenser mic on the other hand you can place a foot away and it will pick up the voice, but that's more for use with acoustic instruments.

>>73773457
I agree with that, and thought I had explained that aspect. Perhaps I wasn't clear.

>>73773510
Well you did mention whether or not the singer projects their voice, which plays a big role in it. Dynamic mics are just not as good at picking up an unprojected voice.

Whilst playing a guitar and being very mobile and active on stage, i rather touch the microphone with my lips and know exactly where it is, than bash my mouth into it all the time while grooving

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