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=== Cone Position ===
Similar to the angle/axis of the mic, its position relative to the speaker cone will also change the response of the microphone's signal. By moving off-center, the microphone's distance from certain parts of the cone are further than other parts. Since sound takes time to travel distance, some of the sound will be delayed relative to the same sound from a closer part of the curve. This creates a comb filter, mostly in the high frequencies, dulling the sound a little. It may take some time to find the sweet spot. The trick is to try to monitor the sound from the microphone while you adjust while minimizing the sound from the actual cabinet. The best way to do this is by isolating the cab in a separate room and getting an assistant or robot to move the microphone. The next best way is to use strong isolating headphones and keep your head away from the front of the cabinet in a treated room that minimizes reflections.
=== Multi-Mic'ing ===