Introduction

If you have worked extensively with unedited vocals, whether your own or by recording someone else's, you've probably had at least one track full of uncomfortable sibilance. You know the sound I'm talking about: powerful "S" sounds that make your head hurt. In unfortunate situations, it can happen with other consonants too, including "T" sounds and occasionally even "F" sounds.

Sibilance is often caused by how close the singer is to the microphone. Sometimes backing off just a little is all…